... Whatever. I already told you I was gonna pretend that never happened, right? Don't start getting all weird on me now.

[which is to say, yes, he'd prefer being told rather than not because their friendship is more important than any not-exactly-platonic feelings white has.

he shrugs, casual, holding his hands out.]

But geez, there are a lot of guys who'd love to be in your shoes, y'know? I'd almost accuse you of flaunting your popularity if I wouldn't bet that you're dying on the inside right now.