In the privacy of Marianne's home, Connell and Marianne navigate their complex social divide and growing attraction. After discussing their differing social circles at school, they share a tentative first kiss that establishes the secret nature of their budding relationship.
MARIANNE: You played well today.
CONNELL: Yeah, I saw you cheering for us. That was nice of you.
MARIANNE: I can be nice.
CONNELL: I know you can. You know, you act a certain way in school but I don’t think you’re like that really.
MARIANNE: What am I like really?
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