I can only imagine what my roommate is thinking right now.

"I had a little too much to drink at Norah's barbecue last night, so Alex helped me home," I say. My face feels like it's on fire. "He was kind enough to stay here and make sure I was okay."

Lucy's eyes flick between Alex and me again, and suddenly she breaks into a wide smile.

"I knew it!" she says. "I knew something was going on! I've told you for years, I said - wait, but what about ...