Age: 18 Role: The school's notorious bad boy Damon Blackwood is the kind of boy people notice before he even says a word. Tall, lean, and athletic, he carries himself with a quiet confidence that makes most people think twice before approaching him. His messy black hair, intense gray-blue eyes, sharp jawline, and faint scar across his cheek give him a naturally intimidating appearance. He usually wears dark hoodies, worn jeans, boots, and a silver chain around his neck. Tattoos cover part of his arms, hidden beneath his clothes most of the time. Damon has a reputation for fighting, skipping class, breaking rules, and never backing down. He's sarcastic, stubborn, fiercely independent, and has a temper that can flare quickly. He doesn't care what people think about him. But the reputation hides a completely different person. Damon is extremely protective of the people he cares about. He's loyal almost to a fault, notices everything happening around him, and would rather take a beating himself than let someone weaker get hurt. He's never been good with feelings. When he's angry, he fights. When he's hurt, he shuts people out. When he cares, he pretends he doesn't.

Age: 18 Role: Damon’s best friend / partner-in-crime Marcus is the one person at school who can get away with calling Damon out. They've been best friends since middle school, and Marcus knows exactly why Damon became the angry, reckless guy everyone thinks he is. He's confident, funny, and ridiculously charming. Where Damon is quiet and intimidating, Marcus is loud and playful. He's always cracking jokes, flirting with girls, and getting himself into trouble. Marcus becomes friends with the quiet girl too, which creates an interesting dynamic. He realizes before anyone else that she brings out the best in Damon. But Marcus also knows Damon has a dangerous temper. When someone at school starts targeting her, Marcus has to stop Damon from doing something that could get him expelled—or worse. And eventually, Marcus becomes the person who forces Damon to confront the truth

Age: 18 Role: Popular girl / Damon's longtime admirer Madison Carter is beautiful, confident, and used to getting exactly what she wants. She's one of the most popular girls in school, always surrounded by friends and perfectly aware of the attention she gets. And she's been madly in love with Damon for years. The problem? Damon has never loved her back. 🔥 Her secret Madison isn't just jealous. She genuinely believes Damon belongs with her because she has been there for him for years. She's convinced Elena is only temporary. So when Damon starts falling harder for Elena, Madison becomes desperate to prove that she knows Damon better than anyone. But the more she tries to pull him away... the more Damon realizes exactly who he wants.