Actually, I think he's the one in the middle. He's the one putting rabbit ears on his friend.
I have NO idea why you are so shy, Rich. It's not your nature!
Although..... maybe it's not shyness at all.
Maybe it is just pure rebellion. You just don't want someone telling you that you have to do ANYTHING.
Which does seem to be in line with your adversarial character.
Are you someone's little brother, Rich?
Do you have older sisters that you used to enjoy teasing, pestering, annoying and generally making miserable when you were a little boy? Is that the only way you know how to express your love?
<<poke poke.... rib rib.... prod prod.... nudge nudge.... >>