#and that was the buildup of matt and hence the upperclassmen's journey of figuring Neil Josten

[kazoo-the-demjin]

"I said accident," Matt said, with emphasis. Neil gazed calmly back and said nothing else, so Matt asked, "How did you find out?" "Nicky told me months ago," Neil said. "Just like that," Matt said dubiously. "You've always known what he's capable of, but you said he's never given you a real reason to be afraid of him. What the hell are your parents into, if you can glide past murder like it's no big deal and get in Riko's face all the time?"

I've always thought Matt was probably way more perceptive than we understood. He was the first who just stood and thought about it the first time Andrew agreed to something Neil 'asked'. And instances where he just let go without giving Neil a piece of his mind. Because buddy knew bro was clueless. He kinda always had a hint, if you pay attention.