So ladies and gentlemen, there's apparently
trouble in paradise! After
these journal comments, Melinda is cooler and more distant towards Reinald, staring fixedly at her own work during class and (while polite) only speaking to him when strictly necessary.
While Reinald appears smug, shrewd observers may notice him looking slightly disappointed whenever Melinda looks away from him or responds to his comments only briefly.
At the end of class, Melinda shoves her books into her bag in a very unMelinda-like manner and scurries away as quickly as possible, leaving Reinald behind.