In the book "Obsidian" by Jennifer L. Armentrout, the characters experience a moment of intense chemistry during a class. Carissa observes her peers, noting their flirtatious gazes and what she interprets as a strong, almost intimate connection between them. This observation highlights the tension and romantic undertones present among the students.

However, the narrator reacts to Carissa's comment with surprise, insisting that their interactions were simply conversational and not as provocative as Carissa suggests. This moment captures the clash between perception and reality in teenage relationships, where innocent exchanges can be misinterpreted as something more suggestive.