`` saying good things , i hope , '' i said laughing out loud again . you take the cake , i said to him . i 'm not quite sure how i got here . '' but some creatures are good , right ? if it were n't for my longing to be loved , i never would have been so blind to his intentions . i just- '' i kissed her , stopping any more arguments . at least you recognize your shortcomings . i shrieked , loud enough to cover the room with my screams . 