The deliberate attempt to not emphasize how close they were had the exact opposite effect,  “We didn’t want to bother you with talking a-and stuff.” Another glance, another blush, this time on both your faces, “A-anyways! I wanted to grab something downstairs but I just finished in the shower and was only wearing a towel so I didn't want to run past you. I tried to go out the window and that's when I slipped and fell.” 