"Thanks." He flashed her a grin, giving a nod to her polite decline.

Kyle headed for the counter, ordering a coffee with some cream and sugar. It gave him a delightfully long moment to think. He genuinely didn't mind being friends with Alex, even if it stayed there. It was her propensity to think that the flirting was meant to be something, and her tenacity in rejecting his innocent musings, that threw him off. He wasn't sure whether to stop flirting entirely or keep at it and continually gloss over her assurances that they weren't and would never be a thing. Cocky as he could be, it did wound him a little to be constantly reminded.

He accepted his drink and returned to the table, sitting with the same lightheartedness and no sign of his internal monologue or dilemma. Instead, he moved on to casual conversation. "So. Any big plans for the day?"