On the other hand Paxton is charming and in general seems pretty carefree, which is a good foil to Devi’s more intense personality.
Paxton is also unattached and is able to be there for Devi during embarrassing moments, such as when she falls in the pool in front of her entire class.
He also seems to have a stable home life and is generally confident about himself and his abilities.
The only times he shows chinks in his armor are when Devi meets his sister Rebecca, whom he is protective of and when Devi’s mother is unkind to him about his intellectual capacity.