She shook her head, trying to find the right words. He didn't understand why she was apologizing, not really. It was very much needed, but how had she meant to make him see that?
"No, it's not about that," she insisted belligerently. "I should have stayed because I..." Clarity hit with the suddenness of a lightning strike. What the fuck was she doing? What the hell had she been about to say? She pulled away from him, fear sobering her up a tiny bit. Enough, at least, to ensure she didn't topple over. She had not been about to say what she thought she was, had she? She turned to face him, eyes wide. The moment stretched into awkwardness as she remained silent, refusing to finish that particular thought.
"You going to help me inside?" she asked at last. "I could use a shower."