How does Britain's relationship with the main characters change over the course of the novel, Odd One Out?

Britain’s relationship with Coop, Jupe, and Rae evolves over the course of the novel. Though Britain is not a main character, he also represents the theme of otherness. While taking lessons with Rae he begins to fall for her. When Coop starts dating Rae, Golly tells Jupe, “Coop basically snatched Rae right out from under him” (251). This demonstrates to Jupe and the reader that otherness is not isolated to people who are close best friends, but to others around you that you might not acknowledge. When Jupiter asks for help and Golly and Britain come over, Britain calls out Golly for sitting in Coop’s La-Z-boy proving that he understands their place in her life. Britain also bonds with Jupiter over her love for Queen, showing that even a straight white boy can appreciate various sexualities and races. He helps Jupe apologize to Coop and helps bring her a birthday present with Coop at the end of the novel.