[His face turns really red, really fast - he's sure he could be mistaken for a tomato at this rate, and he's also sure it looks as embarrassing as it feels.

He awkwardly scoots back, almost tripping over himself.] What? No, you've got nothing to--you're crazy smart, Alex.

I shouldn't have, uh,... I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't have been this close to you in the first place.