Supporting characters

Jordan “JD” Kim

Age: 23 | Korean-American | Roommate & music collaborator

Personality:

Easygoing, chaotic energy, total extrovert

A genius at sound engineering with zero filter and no shame

Keeps Caleb grounded by never taking anything too seriously

Relationship with Caleb:

His emotional equalizer—when Caleb’s spiraling, JD brings laughter

Calls Caleb out when he’s being dramatic but always has his back

Dynamic with Anna:

Treats her like a little sister instantly; flirty, but harmless

Helps her understand Caleb in ways Caleb won’t say out loud

Zahra Brooks

Age: 24 | Korean - Brazilian | Tattoo artist & poet

Personality:

Intense, spiritual, and deeply observant

Speaks in metaphor, reads people like books

The “older soul” of the friend group

Relationship with Caleb:

They met at an open mic—she sees Caleb’s vulnerability clearly

Encourages him to express instead of repress

Dynamic with Anna:

Feels Anna’s softness and guards her like a quiet older sister

Tells Anna early on: “He’s not scary. He’s just never had soft love before.”

Mateo Silva

Age: 22 | Puerto Rican-American | Dancer & barista

Personality:

Vibrant, affectionate, and fashion-obsessed

Loudly supportive and unafraid of emotion

Brings color into every room—literally and figuratively

Relationship with Caleb:

Best friends since high school

Mateo was there when Caleb’s family fell apart—Caleb trusts him with everything

Dynamic with Anna:

He adores her style and helps her design ideas bloom

Protective, and low-key ships her and Caleb hard

Layla (Anna's best Friend – Ride or Die)

Age: 19

Personality: Loud, funny, flirtatious, but fiercely loyal. She’s the type to call you out while doing your eyeliner.

Role: She encourages the main girl to embrace her sensuality and stop apologizing for taking up space. She's also the first to notice Caleb actually sees her friend differently.

Conflict Point: Might get frustrated when the main character retreats emotionally.

Meera (Internship Mentor – Style Icon)

Age: 28

Personality: Cool, direct, and always dressed to kill. Think Rihanna’s vibe with less patience.

Role: Pushes her creatively and emotionally. She’s the first adult who tells her she’s got real power—and not just in her looks.

Conflict Point: Challenges her to speak up when she wants to disappear.

Layla’s Brother – Owen

Age: 26

Personality: Protective, grounded, quietly judgmental.

Role: A contrast to Layla—more serious, thinks his sister needs to “grow up.”

Conflict Point: Questions whether the main girl is “just a distraction” for Layla, creating tension.

Anna’s Antagonist: Talia Greene

Age: 18 | Former friend turned rival

Backstory:

Talia and Anna were childhood best friends who drifted apart in high school after Talia became more popular and image-obsessed.

She’s conventionally beautiful, ambitious, and passive-aggressive—especially when it comes to Anna’s body confidence and style.

Conflict:

Talia throws subtle jabs at Anna’s weight, fashion, or relationships—always under the guise of "just being honest."

Secretly jealous of Anna’s natural magnetism and Caleb’s attention.

Role in Story:

Challenges Anna’s self-worth and forces her to learn to speak up and reclaim space.

Caleb’s Antagonist: Jonah Hart

Age: 23 | Anna’s ex-boyfriend

Backstory:

Smooth-talking, well-connected guy who never fully got over Anna.

Dislikes Caleb from the moment they meet, feeling threatened and petty.

Conflict:

Tries to win Anna back, playing on her insecurities and bringing up her past.

Pushes Caleb’s jealousy buttons, stirring trust issues.

Role in Story:

Forces Caleb to confront his fear of abandonment and jealousy—and learn to trust Anna and himself.

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