Hmm, my thoughts would have been to give her a small something even if she didn't give, but then again it might look like he's too desperate.
I think he made the right choice in just saying he didn't get anything from the girl he likes while saying it's obvious who he likes...
but then if it's obvious then he should have given something just as a precaution just to drive in the point.
UGH I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE RIGHT ANSWER IS.