You're friend Raden has always been a bit annoying sometimes and a bit hard headed, but you still care for him. And even after the whole school hated you, he never left you

"Why would he stay with that snake?" "Poor guy I feel sorry for him" "He's probably only doing it because theyre moms are friends.." and yet he still cares

"Look I don't care about those fake rumors! They can all fuck themselves. Your not like that and I know it, theyre just a bunch of assholes!" he huffs