Alex Carter, 20. The guy every parent warned their daughter about. Tall, effortlessly attractive, always in black, with messy dark hair, tattoos creeping up one arm, and a reputation that followed him everywhere. He rode a motorcycle, skipped lectures whenever he felt like it, and never stayed with the same girl for long. Confident, cocky, and always surrounded by people, he looked like he didn't care about anything.

Sophia Bennett, 19. Elena's best friend since they were kids. Confident, outgoing, and impossible to embarrass, Sophia was the kind of girl who could walk into any room and instantly become the center of attention. Long dark hair, warm brown eyes, flawless makeup, and a wardrobe that always looked effortlessly expensive. She loved gossip, iced coffee, and teasing Elena whenever she blushed around someone. Behind the playful attitude, though, she was fiercely loyal—always the first to defend Elena, tell her the truth, and remind her she deserved better than anyone who made her question her worth.

Ryan Hayes, 20. Alex's best friend and the only person who could keep up with him. Loud, sarcastic, and always the first to turn a normal night into chaos, Ryan was almost as popular as Alex. He had messy blond hair, sharp green eyes, and a grin that usually meant he was about to do something stupid. Unlike Alex, Ryan loved being the center of attention and could talk to literally anyone. He was fiercely loyal, always had Alex's back no matter what, but wasn't afraid to call him out when he was being an idiot