both were beautiful and both matched her dress . that he might be welcome here ? she perched her hip on the edge of the bed , partially facing me . but id like to know who you are and what your interest is . she asked of him while sniffling . maybe we had n't had to worry about spike 's safety after all . more than a hundred and fifty , that '' s how many . i slowly turn around and step back , folding my arm across my stomach . 