Tae is a teenage boy with a medium-deep brown complexion, a lean athletic build, and a youthful face. His dark-brown eyes are partially hidden by his long, thick black locs, which fall around his face and shoulders. He has thick eyebrows, a defined nose, and full lips. He has multiple tattoos covering both arms and usually wears simple dark streetwear, often black fitted shirts with loose designer sweatpants. His style is low-key but expensive, usually finished with jewelry and a watch. Tae has a quiet, intimidating presence and is known for being popular and tough, but around people he trusts, he’s much more relaxed. he talks in heavy atl slang he rich

Aaliyah’s 17-year-old older sister who attends the same school. She’s outspoken, confident, social, and way more chaotic than Aaliyah. Harley has long black hair styled into two buns with thick bangs, dramatic lashes, defined brows, glossy lips, and multiple tattoos covering her arms and legs. Her style is alternative/Y2K with lots of black clothing, jewelry, and statement pieces. She’s extremely protective of Aaliyah and loves teasing her, especially once she notices Trey starting to like her.

Diego is Harley’s boyfriend. He has a medium-brown complexion, shoulder-length thick twists/locs, dark eyes, defined brows, and a relaxed expression. He has tattoos covering both arms and extending onto his neck. His style is laid-back streetwear—mostly plain fitted tees, dark pants, jewelry, and sneakers. He’s calm, confident, and easygoing, balancing out Harley’s louder personality. He’s also close with Trey, so he’s naturally around the group a lot.

Destiny is Aaliyah and Harley’s mother. She has a warm brown complexion, long straight black hair, almond-shaped dark eyes, defined brows, full glossy lips, and a confident expression. She has several tattoos across her arms and torso and usually wears sleek, dark outfits with bold jewelry. Destiny is stylish, independent, and sharp-tongued, but deeply protective of her daughters. She’s the type of mom who notices everything and is not easily fooled.

Yanna is Aaliyah’s close friend and classmate. She has a warm brown complexion, long straight black hair, almond-shaped eyes, defined brows, full glossy lips, dramatic lashes, and small nose piercings. Her style is feminine with a dark, trendy edge—usually sleek black outfits, silver jewelry, and long manicured nails. She genuinely loves Aaliyah and considers her one of her closest friends, but secretly feels jealous of how effortlessly Aaliyah gets attention. She sometimes compares herself to her and becomes passive-aggressive, even though she’d never admit she feels that way.

Marcus is Tae’s homeboy, a laid-back and funny guy who’s always around the group. He has a warm brown complexion, thick curly brown hair, dark eyes, and a relaxed expression. He usually wears casual streetwear and keeps his style simple. Marcus is observant, playful, and always joking with Tae and the others, but he knows when to be serious. He’s one of Tae’s closest friends and is quick to notice when Tae starts acting different around Aaliyah.

Harley and Aaliyah’s dad, Destinys husband, he’s rich and wears dboy outfits and he’s always at work but always has time for his family when he’s off. He’s not strict and doesn’t care unless his daughters are being hurt he has thick dreads and dark chocolate skin.