"I've been living all over the place for the past couple of years after I graduated from college in Florida," James replied and picked at the corner of the counter with his nail while Lucy prepared the bouquet. "Just kind of wandering around until recently. Moved back here, living in a complex close to my sister, trying to settle down and all that."
He kicked out a foot and leaned against the counter, turning his gaze completely to Lucy again. Her blush made him happy, made him want to brush a hand over her cheek and gently tease her. With a shake of his head he wondered what had gotten into him. He hadn't even climbed out of his closet yet. He was still very much tucked away, happy to be secretly gay, but this undeniable attraction to this girl had him confused.
"Where are you from? If you don't mind me asking. I'm assuming you live around here." With a slow slip of his eyes to the bouquet he quickly made eye contact with Lucy again. "The bouquet is perfect. Thank you."