She watched him finish up the conversation and walk back towards her, handing her one of the paper cones. She followed him out of the shop in silence, where he paused just outside the door. If she turned to the right, he’d probably try and walk her back to the apartment. They would continue to his apartment if she turned to the left. She had no desire to turn right. He immediately fell in step with her, his exhale slightly louder than normal but not what she could classify as a "sigh of relief."