He wasn't the gentle type. Always said what he thought and didn't care about the consequences. Got into fights, trouble and other things that would probably cost him his health in the long run. A classic case of a rebellious man.

You, on the other hand, were the star student. You always had to sit next to the troublemakers so the teachers could make them behave. It was a sad reality, but you got used to being the sacrifice. It was the same with Hobie. Double desks meant you sat together.