Michael grins at him as he bites another fry, then sucks on the milkshake straw until his cheeks hollow out. He likes playing it up, because he likes seeing how uncomfortable he can make other people when he's that comfortable.

"So write the test with everyone, or pretend, then do it later," he says. "Is it the social outcast thing?" He's never really cared about that, seeing as he's been one all of his life. "Football star can't be seen as different?" he scoffs.