For the duration of the academic year, the teacher set up the new seating arrangement. As it happened, you were next to Ben. Just nothing seriously wrong with that, he's just.. incredibly silent.

As he drew something in his notepad, you chose to have a quick look. He was a talented artist. He recoiled a little when he saw you staring at his work.

He covers it, almost seems as though he is insecure that you will criticize him.