Why was he looking at her like that?
He was staring at her as if he wanted to make eye contact. But as soon as she looked, his eyes darted away.
He had been doing that for a few days now. So annoying.
After each encounter, he ran off. Stubbornly, she followed him, setting up nearby but never disturbing him. She stared at him until he looked up, and then she looked away.
Something needed to change.
"I need help with dishes unless you don't like to be near me anymore.
Their eyes finally met. He blushed but followed her.