[She wasn’t expecting him to acknowledge her comment, but glad he did. The fact that he was avoiding eye contact irked her, but she accepted it. At least he was talking to her.]
Even so. Whatever happened still involves me, so at least let me try and make things better. We just got on good terms, I’d hate for our potential friendship to just fizzle like this.
[Somehow he managed to make eye contract with her. It was difficult for him, but he owed her that much.]
...You're right about that. I'm flattered by your interest in being friends, but I'm not sure if I can. I have nothing against you, I like you, and I actually looked forward to the idea of finally having a friend....











