He swallowed hard. Both once and twice, once more reminding himself of Percy and just why the price of a flirt with this woman was a far too high price to pay.
'It seems I do,' he said instead, smiling again before backing a few steps. 'I really should be going,' he said apologetically, thinking it was probably better. As the kitten meowed, he got the excuse he needed, and desperately needed, because this entire situation was making him confused.
Biting his lips as he backed a bit towards Honeydukes watching her. 'I'll see you around, Gabrielle,' he said, lingering just a moment before actually turning around and heading off, his head swimming with confusion.