Help, what should I do?

Bobby

Me (f15) and my best friend (m15) have always been teased about our relationship in school. We hang out all the time and spend a lot of time alone but we don’t do anything other than fight each other in video games and verbally assault each other (as usual bffs do 😂). I don’t know what to do bc my bff is very sensitive and pretty much to summarise, he is an easy target. So he gets really hurt when people pick on him or say stuff behind his back about him. Me on the other hand usually just brushes off the comments and turn them into jokes or change the conversation etc. what should I do about comforting my bff? I don’t know how to hand the situation, I need help. Any advice?