Michelle really didnt intend to confuse Luke about how she felt for him. On the contrary, every bit of teasing that she threw at him was just a peculiar kind of affection. The trouble was, once she got going, she never knew when to stop. Hence, the repeated reference to the very tall girl that Luke had not found amusing the first time shed pointed her out inside Honeydukes. Luke didnt seem to find her so distasteful this time around.

"You think she'd still be about?" he asked. "She wasn't hanging about the peppermint section, that much is sure."

Michelle stopped walking as well, and wrinkled up her nose, swallowing the remainder of her peppermint. Oh no you dont, she told him. Marching over to him, Michelle grabbed him by the arm with both hands and started pulling him back along the path. You arent breaking up with me again today. Youll have to wait until tomorrow to do that, if you like. Until then, youre stuck with me, my peppermint breath, and all.