He was about to turn around and pretend he didn't just do that when she waved back. Guess he was the one to notice her first, then... Well, it didn't really matter either way. He stood on the sidewalk and waited for her to cross over to him and returned the smile.

"It's nothing to be embarrassed over," he told her before clearing his throat. Now he had an uncomfortable tickle in his throat. "You need to take it easy..."