norma.

at the sound of the tall pile of books that had been knocked
off of the table by her bag, norma sank a little deeper into her
chair, hoping that by simply wishing it so – she could become
invisible … no such luck, she looked around apologetically as
she began to collect the books, blushing furiously. 

Blaine startled about out of his skin as he heard the clatter of
books hitting the floor at the opposite end of the table he sat
at.  Wide eyed, blinking stare drawn to the mess on the floor 
instantly before he jerked it back to Norma who was already
frantically picking them up.  Springing into action–Blaine hurried
out of his chair and awkwardly knelt beside her not wanting to
upset her worse by drawing any sort of attention their way.
“Here.  Let me help.  Wow.  That bag is dangerous.  Took out
the whole stack,” he smiled trying to get one out of her in return.