Ellie stood there in shock watching Alex closely.  "Um, thank you," she told him before clearing her throat.  She watched Marcus walk off and she shook her head.  That was a mess she had to clean up now.  

Her body turned back to Alex and she couldn't find the words to form what she was trying to say. "I'll see you at lunch," was all that came out before she walked out the door.  She started trying to find Marcus to apologize.