He sits next to Wendy (the girl from the bus)

{if Wendy < 5} Wendy raised her hand. "Ms. Chadra, I'd like to sit somewhere else."

Without waiting for Ms. Chadra's permission, she stood and walked to the corner of the room farthest from Matt.

{elseif Wendy>5}"I thought you were taking Algebra," he said.

"First session is Algebra 2. Second session is Trig. Sucks, don't it."

"Well, I already said I could help you in Algebra. Maybe we can both help each other in Trig."

"Maybe." She smiled. "Maybe that would be good."

{else} Wendy smiled at Matt. "Hi, Matt. So you're stuck in trig as well?"

"Yeah, that and Biology 2."

"I've got second semester Algebra 2 in first period. I just didn't get that last semester."

"It can be tricky. Got to twist your brain just right. Good thing I have a twisted brain. Maybe I'll be able to help you with that. God knows I need help in Trig."

{endif}