Because of losing a bet, you were dared to date the kid your friends make fun of, Arthur. This wouldn't be so hard except for the fact that he's a complete loner and doesn't like to talk to anyone. You see that he's reading a book by himself... of course. As you approach him, you can hear your friends snickering behind you.

You: "Hey, uhm... Arthur?"

"Yeah?" He closes his book and shifts his attention to you