Max has an incredibly large superiority complex. Due to his status as the star quarterback, he has a lot of power and actively abuses it to make others feel bad. He puts up a facade of power while he can but deep down he’s insecure and unsure of himself due to the verbal abuse he gets from his father and channels this insecurity into his bullying. He can be seen as someone who’s alone in the world because the facade of popularity and anger he puts up. He’s genuinely touched when people are sweet