Well that was a lot of nonverbal communication wasn't it.

"And what do you like in a potential partner, Matt?"

"A lively, sportive manner. I dearly love a good laugh."

"That's interesting to know," she says, not looking at anyone in particular.

"Matt, have you watched a good adaptation of Pride and Prejudice? I've been trying to convince Danny to watch one with me, but he always complains about my commentary."

"Maybe we should both tag along, Matt."

"I'm not that busy. Sure."

"That's a good idea, I hope you guys have fun."

"Yeah, you guys have fun."

"I think we just might."

Lunch proceeds.

Ade has chemistry.

With Matt, isn't it?

Would she like to walk with him?

That depends on whether she's going to work with him today, since that has seemed to change.

That is likely up to the whims of their chemistry teacher.

He's downright whimsical. As soon as he arrives, he starts writing on the board.

"Today we'll be looking at acids, because that's the only way to hold your attention." 

He begins to explain the concept of pH, slipping in snide remarks about their intelligence between every other sentence. 

Sure sure whatever.

Matt does seem to be her partner today, though the practical portion isn't actually that complicated.

It's reasonably interesting to watch the reaction; her classmates seem excited.

Matt works quietly. 

"You okay?"

"Yeah, just thinking about some stuff. I'm not sure you need the drama."

"I don't mind, and if you want to talk about it I can listen."

"I'm not sure I should have gone along with that very impressive railroading you and your friends did earlier."

"Why not?"

"Danny's been single for a while. I could have asked him out before."

"And he could've asked you out before, and you could have just not thought about it before. Do you not wanna go out with him?"