She gently pats his shoulder, suppressing a laugh.

"I'd say it gets easier but that'd be a lie." There'd always be the fear of rejection and anxiety of opening up to that. She wasn't really the best example of it, focusing on her studies and things like pranks rather than actually trying to have a relationship with anyone or opening herself up to the idea of one.

"If you really like her, you should give her a chance to respond."

Smirking, she turns on the bench to look at him.

"Do you want to practice what you're going to say with me?"