Gross . But she had been watching him run around for a good part of recess , and had watched his face scrunch up countless times . Maybe she 'd do him a favor and say yes ... " Everyone else said no , " he blurted out , interrupting her thoughts . Bella blinked at him .
Question: Why is Bella 's male friend expressing sadness ?
The answer to the above question:


The male friend has been told no by friends .