She could picture the scowl on his face well enough. How could she make him understand something she didn't understand very well herself? How did subtle teasing turn into something so deep?

No, this will have to be ignored. This has to be fleeting. He already thinks she's a bother and now he'll think she's crazy as well.

"N-No, of course not. I'm sorry. Please forget that I came here. I'll see myself out."

She pressed her hand over her mouth.
Don't let anything else out. This is a disaster.
The door was only a few steps away. She could silently slip out and hopefully be gone by the time he got up. After a sigh, she'd attempt just that.