His touch is light, but she looks pointedly where his fingers touch her and he immediately lets go, an embarrassed flush creeping up his neck. She finds it admittedly adorable.
"Weren't you listening at all?" he asks gruffly. "We're partners."
She blinks, waiting for him to elaborate. She can still feel the warmth of his fingers on her skin.
He scoffs, as if she is a huge pain. "The English project."
Behind him, the busty girl is watching them. Rukia shifts. "What?"
"We can get started at my house," he huffs. "Come on."