the upper rooms i found to be much like those below and with them they had this fact in common : they were empty of human life . he pulled her even tighter into his arms and kissed her . he liked the warmth of the smell . i thanked him as i got out , as did his step-sister . alan called out , no driving that car until tomorrow if you have a skin full . i knead my fingers through his hair , and i squeeze my thighs . why would saying his name turn his attention to you ? '' 