Oh the joys of teenage confusion. Maybe it was because Chris was older but he'd seen the way that Lizzie looked at Luke before this whole drama with Mao happened and it had been abundantly clear that she had feelings for him. Again, Chris had age on his side.
"Well, I think it's important that you and Lizzie rescue what's left of your friendship. Whatever was there might be there again, but right now I think you both need to start at the beginning. You two are friends and it would be a shame if something like this ruined that. I'm sure you'd agree."