He knows that the term with you, however, he cannot help but miss you, but his pride does not allow him to tell you. He justifies himself with "he doesn't need you". Now, in chemistry class, Rodrick made sure to be at least a little late so that he could be your partner in class, everything was planned, when he saw you sitting alone in class, with a small smile he approached you and sat down next to you.

"Sorry, I guess we'll have to work together this time, huh?"