perhaps something in his eye showed his intent flowed from places unknown to me . leaning against the wall , i crossed my arms . `` did you like it up there ? '' now the need to think was passing , and with it , the ability to do so . `` that 's what you were doing down there tonight ? you 're always looking out for me like that . '' `` that 's a relief then , i was worried you were all alone . '' i nodded , not knowing what to say , or what she meant . 