When Veronica turns, Mathias does as well, unconsciously following as he studies her, considering what she's said. Eventually, he shakes his head, having reached a decision.

"I would rather hang out with you than Nancy Drew," he says firmly, just barely managing to keep a straight face. It isn't that he doesn't mean it, because he does. It's just that he still can't quite believe he can say something like that and mean it.