Fair enough," he said. "But I went to that party sophomore year because I found out you were going and … I wanted to get to know you. I loved this project. I loved everything you did in art class. I felt like you had showed yourself to me, and I wanted to return the favor.
"Fair enough," he said. "But I went to that party sophomore year because I found out you were going and … I wanted to get to know you."
He explained that he loved the project and everything she did in art class, feeling like she had revealed herself to him. His intention was to reciprocate her openness and build a connection based on understanding and shared interests, emphasizing his genuine desire to know her better.
