not knowing exactly how much time had passed , i arrived at the gym . pulling me closer , brushing the hair back behind my ears with her fingers . the freaks were mostly bunched up by the luggage door , so i figured if i was going to make break for it , the opposite side of the bus was my best chance . `` i 'm not going back to the cemetery with you , '' i argued , backing up . it seemed awfully late to make a reply . he reached in his pocket and retrieved several items . 