The context of the following conversation is Tracy was shy.  Therefore, they avoided Jesse's eyes when they just met.:
Tracy says I was so nervous today that I couldn't even look Jesse in the eyes..
The friend responds Who's Jesse? I haven't heard you talking about him before..
Tracy responds We just met the other day. He was very nice, but I was too shy to say much of anything..
The friend responds You should try to be bolder the next time you two run into each other..