"Oh, it is not all that wonderful all the time. Sometimes it is just irritating. Especially when you have an older sister who is certain she knows best." He had enjoyed her company plenty, of course. But sometimes he might have liked being alone, he thought.
"Of course not," he assured. "Marius would be none too impressed if I led the girl he cares for so much astray. And any friend of his is a friend of mine." She seemed hesitant about a lot, including their conversation. The part of Grantaire who cared so much for his friends happiness did not like to see that.