Repress

Ethan represses it.

He lets go of Charlie's wrist.

Blinking rapidly, Charlie looks down at her hand and swallows audibly, then lifts her gaze back up to Ethan. Her cheeks are flushed, both from embarrassment and something else.

Before Ethan can say anything, Charlie turns and dashes away, scooping up her shoes and bolting out the door without even putting them on.

Sitting there, Ethan feels his jaw slack.

What just happened?