Thankfully, Shawn Norton truly didn't mind whether the gift was expensive or not. When Nathalie Quinlan suggested he open it later, he carefully packed the box away and then, looking up at the girl in front of him, said, "Oh, by the way, I've saved you a spot at the main table. You can sit with me later."
Sit with him?
Nathalie Quinlan imagined that scene and could foresee how many inquisitive glances would fall on her. She didn't like attracting attention and declined without a second thought, "No need for the main table; I'll just find a spot to sit anywhere. You don't have to go out of your way for me."
"You don't want to sit at the main table?" Shawn Norton saw her refuse without a moment's hesitation and, anxiously, said to her, "There are quite a few people coming this time. Since you're here, I thought I'd introduce you to some of my friends nearby, you..."
"I'm not good at this stuff, let's not." Nathalie quickly refused, clearly showing no interest whatsoever.