coffee spilled all over her slippers . he kissed her hair , her cheeks , nose and lips over and over . vane 's arm dropped to his side . not all of them , of course . he tried the knocker again , twice more . she flicked the controls up , down , and sideways , bruising her palm . her eyes were n't nearly as friendly as before . the same was true in the opposite direction . he fought and battered his way back through the blackberry creepers . 