An inarticulate high school football player from a sausage-making family. He hires Ellie to ghostwrite love letters to Aster, learns to maintain the persona, protects Ellie from bullies, and ultimately accepts her sexuality after realizing she loves Aster.
Paul actively seeks a romantic connection with Aster through Ellie's help.
A transactional yet evolving partnership built on academic help and mutual support.
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