hes so close that i can see his pulse beating in his throat . i always wanted to share this place with someone . were the people in the story wearing rings ? `` does n't change anything about how i feel about you . `` okay , '' i gave in and it was his turn to blink . come in , she offered , but it came out with little warmth . i was free now from all their hands , alone ( as i thought ) in silent darkness . 