“You keep assuming that just because I’m homeschooled, I don’t know what it’s like to feel embarrassed.” “Have you . . . ever felt embarrassed?” He barks out a laugh. “You’re kidding, right?” “It’s not that funny,” I mumble. “It just seems like you’re always so confident. I can’t imagine you caring what other people think.” “Oh, I care what people think.” He picks up a raccoon hat and places it on his head. “I just don’t care what every person thinks about me. Only the ones that matter.”
