Leslie noticed Rhea, who was seated opposite them.
"Rhea," she called. "You are back."
Rhea nodded but said nothing.
Leslie smiled. "Maia, why don't you chat with Rhea? You can try to get along before class," Leslie said.
Maia who was seated on a couch away from Rhea, stood up to sit with Rhea.
"Is there anything you want to talk about?" Maia asked and Rhea shook her head.
"I do not have anything I want to talk about. But you can ask me questions about school."
Maia sighed. She could tell Rhea wasn't interested in talking to her.
She rested her back on the couch and decided not to force any conversation on Rhea. An awkward silence lingered between them as they both watched Celia and Leslie get along with each other.
Rhea groaned slightly. Is she going to sit here doing nothing?
