"It's no problem, I need to start from the Great Hall any way. Backtracking may help," he replied in an attempt to sound like he was completely aware of the mistake he had made in the first route. When she asked about the books, his face turned a light shade of red. he was looking weak in front of this girl!
"I don't mind. You had to carry them around, and I made you fall. It's the least I could do," he told her with a small, shy smile.
Didn't she know about the invention of the backpack? Maybe if he stayed as her friend he'll get her one. As a joke. Maybe.
He headed down the stairs toward the landing. Terry hoped with all he could that the stairwell would not move again. That would just make everything fall again and he'd look like a real fool.