My words made them both turn and look at me at the same time.
The girl caught her balance first, then turned to Ethan.
"Thanks. I nearly fell just now."
Ethan said flatly, "Don't worry about it."
I paused. Oh. So that was what was going on.
The girl looked over at me and smiled.
"Hey there, I'm Grace Hayes. And you are?"
"Stella Sullivan."
"Great to meet you."
She smiled and held out her hand.
I shook it. "You too."
Then she glanced between me and Ethan with an amused look.
"I'll get out of your way. Wouldn't want to interrupt."
She vanished almost immediately.
Leaving just me and Ethan standing there.
I stood rooted to the spot, embarrassed, looking anywhere but at him.
Ethan watched me steadily, like he was waiting for something.
"What exactly did you mean by that just n
