Rhianwen nodded as he asked about theatre, her expression brightening at the mention. She felt tempted to mutter something along the lines of 'Easier said than done.' However, she didn't think that was a very intelligent, original, or mature response, and thus kept it to herself. Somehow, it was easy on stage.

As she went on trying to ignore the girls, the young freshman felt his hand land on her shoulder, making her flinch slightly in surprise. She felt the blood drain from her face, only for it all to shoot back up into her cheeks and burn bright crimson.
Making no move to retaliate to the snickering posseof a girl she once thought was a friend, she was even more confused to feel the grip tighten slightly.

Rhianwen gasped slightly, cheeks burning brighter, now accompanied by her ears as the TA leaned in close and tried to cheer her up. A shiver ran down her spine at the tickle of his warm breath on her ear, the chuckle echoing in her eardrums.