This is yet another moment in which Hannah gets her hopes up about forming a genuine connection with another person—only to realize they’re just taking advantage of her. In this case, the boy is excited to pursue her because, thanks to Courtney’s lie, he thinks she has some sexual objects in her bedroom and that that would make her a more exciting date. Instead of actually wanting to get to know Hannah, he’s only interested in the sexual things Courtney has implied about her. Once again, a rumor has warped Hannah’s reality, preventing her from forming rewarding, genuine relationships.