I'm going to stop a revolution,'' I say. I turn right, and Peter follows me.

I was still afraid of him, I knew, but in a different way - I was no longer a child, afraid of the threat my terrifying father posed to my safety. I was a man, afraid of the threat he posed to my character, to my future, to my identity.

I love you" I say. "I love you, too" he says. "I'll see you soon.

But maybe what I saw as fearless was actually fear under control.

Half of bravery is perspective.

So you're her brother? Says Linn. I guess we know who got the good genes.

I might be in love with you." He smiles a little. "I'm waiting until I'm sure to tell you, though.