Good; that's what I was planning on going with. [She definitely does like him, even with the awkwardness. She's already a little curious to see what he's like when he's relaxed, and quick to address what she thinks is disappointment.]

And no rules saying you can't be friends with someone not in the clubs, right? [Because while Virginia doesn't see herself joining either the mathletes or the scientists, she also hopes that Bruce doesn't see it as a rejection of him.] Are you involved in any other activities?