At the sound of Bianca's voice, Jasper jerked upright like he'd been caught doing something wrong. "I-I was just looking at your gerbil," he tried to explain hastily, face feeling hot with embarrassment. "I didn't mean to snoop." But under the embarrassment, Jasper had to admit he was a little pleased to know Bianca not only liked his books, but that she apparently enjoyed them quite a bit.
Clearing his throat to try to alleviate some of the awkwardness, Jasper answered Bianca's aborted question. "Just cream, please. Uh, in my tea."