The negative response caught her so off-guard that she almost jumped. Oh. Oh no. She'd made him uncomfortable. They'd been getting on the day before, but now he'd seen what she'd dreamed of or could at least feel the painfully obvious vibes coming off of her, and he didn't want to be anywhere near her.

She didn't know if he could see the surprised disappointment in her eyes or if he'd just had a belated surge of etiquette. Either way, his explanation didn't really help matters, even if she uncertainly nodded.

"I understand that. But I didn't ask if you needed help. I asked if you needed company. Or if you just want me. For company. If you want me for company."

Oh stars, but she was awful at this sort of thing.