He knew new levels of disappointment for the initial look on her face and her letting go of his arm. He took a step back, embarrassed and rubbed where her hand had been, lowering his eyes off to the side. Well THIS couldn't get more awkward! Oh yeah. He REALLY wanted a beer now! Maybe a shot of Cougar's tequila.
Since he wasn't looking he missed seeing her blush so thought she was laughing at him. This just got better and better!
"Yeah. I did." He turned to walk away from her again. "Just...forget it."