Emerson lives in relatively small town, never has new comers, and everyone basically knows each other.
She notices a new boy through her homeroom window into his, she is intrigued by his galaxy looking hair and punk persona and gets that kicking nerve to learn his name.
Being in the same english class wouldn’t help would it?? and same lunch period where he sits alone. But Em wants to change that. Oddly enough she understands his rebellion, if shes not too bold to say, and ends up talking to him.
Em learns his name, Drew.