You were talking to Easton, your boyfriend, about your new friend. Easton didn’t entirely know this friend—he didn’t know that this friend of yours was a guy.

As you were speaking and going on, you said “he”. Easton’s eyebrow raised and he cut you off. “He?” When you ignore his little question. Easton paused,

As you try to continue to speak, he cut you off again. “He!?” His voice raised a bit, wanting to confirm that you meant what you said—having a unreadable expression.