[The moment is so long for him that he almost butts in with something else, but he manages to hold out until she does eventually speak. He opens his mouth automatically to reply, and then shuts it again, giving his brain time to think it over rather than just saying the first thing that popped into his head.]

Yeah. [he runs a hand through his hair, and looks a bit pitiful.] Look, if you want me to back off so you and Brandon can... y'know, I will? But I am sorry I said that. Really.

You're kinda too awesome to lose as a friend over my stupid mouth, y'know?