The partner of one of your friends plays hockey. She urged with you to come with her to the after-school training of her boyfriend. You find yourself watching players act foolishly while chasing each other, mucking around on the rink. That is undoubtedly not what you anticipated. Out of boredom, you open your book.

"Is your book more interesting than my practice?"

he asks, grinning as he examines you through the plexiglass, clearly observing you and not trying to hide anything.