[She gives him a gentle smile that she knew he didn't see. But even so, she was pleased. Pleased that he wasn't totally rejecting her, that he was at least allowing her to follow him. Her greatest assets had always been her sharp tongue and her looks, but it really was boring if she could just predict the outcome. She was in this for herself, in stead of just for using the other. So of course she would follow him, waiting smugly to be proven right.

She walked alongside him again, happy as can be. Occasionally glancing up at him. His face still red, not daring to look at her.]

With how you you reacted, I'd say that was the first time you've been complimented by a girl. I must say that I am glad to have done the honors.