'' because if you say ' holding out , ' that means you 're going to give it up someday , that you 're just waiting for some boy to say the right thing to unlock your legs . you ca n't even let that be a possibility . '' i knew iona would explode if she could hear this conversation . but that was why my sister was having it with me , not
iona

i 'd do it again . '' '' i would n't let you . '' '' you might not have a choice . '' bo rolled onto his back . his weary sigh cut through the silence . '' that 's why i 'm leaving . '' '' what ? '' i bolted upright in the bed and turned toward
bo

brandon walked over and took her in his arms . '' i am sad , '' she said . '' it might be just a game , but they come back changed , and most times it is n't for the good . one child enduring lifetimes of pain and sorrow . i do n't think i can take it anymore ,
brandon