`` stop , i need to pay for all the paint , '' she said , pulling back on his hand and trying to get hers released . close in on both sides , squeeze the enemy so he has to run north or south or east or west . lucas smiled , showing the gap between his front teeth . i stick my head out , ignoring the rush of heat that travels over me just from the sight of him . our kids are going to grow up in the country with their friends . 