When she blushed, he realized for the first time that she was pretty cute and very much a girl. His face felt hot and he offered her a flustered smile back. Now it also occurred to him that he also did not know what to do with his hand. Somehow touching her, comforting her, seemed natural but now he did not know if he should leave it there, or if he could take it back. Would it be rude either way? He really should have paid more attention when he had a girlfriend.
"Yeah," he said, not really sure what to say. He squeezed her hand in his own and found himself running his thumb over her knuckles. "Ummm, can we start over? I'm Sailor, it's nice to meet you." He smiled broadly at her despite his nervousness. Somehow the future was not looking so bleak.