If she asked, he'd probably say that he'd seen her back first and was only taking his cues from her. It was petty, he did know that, but he'd gotten a little stung and he couldn't help it.

He hadn't gotten to his feet yet, though. He was trying to find a reason not to go back to her brother's room, trying to find any indication that she wanted him there at the moment. It was just getting lost in the anger and confusion.