he stepped in front of her , and i saw her smile and shake her head . i thought if i told you how i really felt , you'd-you 'd leave me . '' i punched him in the shoulder , but i was pleased at his words . i pushed open my door , and ran over to her . `` you want to do it , too ! '' `` how delighted i am that you have read it . could she see my fear growing with every moment i remained inside my stone cage ? 