1) Risa and Connor relationship- chapter 36 2) Lev at the Graveyard- chapter 35

Chapter 36 is a chapter that shows readers
just how much Connor and Risa feel for each other. Prior to being at the Graveyard, Connor and
Risa supported each other, but a huge reason for that was necessity. They knew they stood a
better chance at evading the authorities together than apart. Readers suspect that romantic
feelings might be bubbling beneath the surface, but Connor and Risa are never really free to act
on those. Something dangerous always gets in the way. Once Connor and Risa are at the Graveyard,
their lives calm down drastically, and they are free to lead a somewhat normal teenage life.
They each have dedicated chores/jobs at the Graveyard, but the kids are also free to study in
one of the aircraft. This is where Risa comes across Connor in chapter 36, and we are told that
she is "thrilled" to see him. This tells readers that Risa definitely harbors positive
feelings for Connor. She isn't neutral about him or even upset to see him. She is glad to be
near him. Connor's reaction is similar. He sees that the entering person is Risa, and he
instantly relaxes. He's calm around her. He's at peace. He feels comfortable enough to be
himself. This is a huge step in any relationship. That relaxation shows he trusts her, and
readers are told that Risa is glad to have that effect on Connor. They exchange a few more
words, and it becomes clear that Connor is worried about Risa's safety, but he can't find the
words to explain himself or his feelings for her. Connor does the next best thing. He closes the
distance between them and kisses Risa. Risa is momentarily taken aback; however, she gives him a
deeply passionate kiss in return and tells Connor she definitely hopes to see him
later.

"What was that for?"

It takes a moment for him to get his brain functioning again. "That," he
says, "is in case something happens and I don't see you again."

"Fine," she says, and she pulls him into another kissthis one longer than the
first. When she breaks it off, she says, "That's in case I do see you
again."