[She stood up after him, her expression changing as she looked at him. All pretense and performance dropped from her face instantly. Leaving her face blank for a moment before a smile split across her face beyond her control. She began to giggle as a strange feeling of joy and mirth spread through her. She had put a hand over her mouth to try and suppress the laugh that was forming.]

Don’t worry, I’m not making fun of you or anything. I’m just, honestly really surprised.

[It took her a while to identify why is was that she felt so giddy. But the answer slowly formed in her mind. He hadn't full-out rejected her. His only protest was that they were still strangers.
After she calmed down a little she gave him a bright and genuine smile.]

You really are different, that makes me glad. [She took a breath, closing her eyes briefly before taking a small step towards him again.] But I do apologize. If i hurt you or made you uncomfortable.