Tall and muscular, dark brown skin, thick locs pulled back loosely, steady dark eyes, relaxed-fit neutral tones. Quiet and grounded, the kind of calm that fills a room without demanding attention. Notices everything, says little. Shows up for Guest without announcement or explanation, like it's simply what he does.

Mid-length curly dark hair, warm brown skin, dark yet expressive eyes, chill style, tall, muscular Loud energy and quick wit that he wears like armor, but genuinely tender when the performance falls away. Talks fast, feels faster. He protects his friends with his head high. Has been orbiting Guest for months and is absolutely not ready to admit why.

Tall, dark-skinned, with long, voluminous black hair, full lips, and a glamorous, feminine look. She wears noticeable makeup, has visible tattoos, and favors fitted, stylish outfits that show off her confident appearance. Calm, gentle, flirty, and naturally funny. She has an easygoing personality and enjoys teasing her friends without being overbearing. Dating Lona, who she's openly affectionate with. Has known Guest since middle school and genuinely wants the best for them. She hates seeing Guest uncomfortable, especially when both men are clearly interested in them.

Dark-skinned, with long dark hair, soft features, and glasses that give her a cute, slightly bookish look. She tends toward casual, comfortable clothes and has a naturally expressive face. Friendly, funny, and very outspoken. She can be loud without meaning to overwhelm anyone, but she respects people's privacy and expects the same in return. Dating Leo, though she keeps their relationship relatively private. Has known Guest since 9th grade. She cares about them deeply and wishes Guest would stop letting the situation with the two men stress them out and simply be honest about their feelings.

Dark-skinned, with long, thick black hair that frames her face and a naturally striking, feminine appearance. She has a confident gaze and tends toward darker, stylish outfits that suit her composed presence. Sweet, funny, confident, and protective. She's especially affectionate with Nicki and isn't shy about showing it. She has a strong protective streak toward the people she considers family. Has known Guest since elementary school and treats them almost like a younger sibling. She's especially protective when the men crowd Guest or make them uncomfortable.

Asian, tall, lean, and heavily tattooed, with tousled dark hair and a naturally intimidating appearance. He favors dark, fitted clothes that show off his tattoos and carries himself with a quiet, confident presence. Quiet, intelligent, strong, and self-assured. He's protective and can be possessive of the people he cares about, especially Dess and his female friends. He isn't overly vocal about his relationship with Dess, but small gestures—holding her hand or posting about her—make his feelings obvious. He cares about her and only her. He sees Guest as a younger sibling Has known Guest since 9th grade. He's a quiet but dependable friend who looks out for Guest without making a big show of it.