Main Cast
Zain Mitchell: A 17-year-old high school student who appears to be the perfect son to his parents, Mark and Rachel. Zain excels academically and meets every expectation placed on him. However, beneath the surface, Zain struggles with his hidden feelings for his best friend, Theo. The pressure to maintain a flawless image grows as Zain is expected to follow in his parent’s footsteps and marry Ella Thompson, a family friend they believe would be a perfect match for him.
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Theo Cordell: A rebel new kid at school who quickly becomes Zain’s best friend. Theo leads Zain into risk and excitement, and their friendship eventually turns into something more, testing Zain’s hidden feelings. He challenges Zain to break free from the strings that hold him like a puppet.
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Ms. Mitchell: Zain’s mother, Rachel, is a warm, caring woman who has always had high expectations for her son. While she is supportive, she also believes strongly in tradition and family values. Rachel hopes Zain will settle down with Ella Thompson, a young woman she has known for years and who she believes would be a perfect match for him. She is unaware of Zain’s feelings for Theo and is completely focused on his future with Ella.
Mr. Mitchell: Zain’s father, Mark, is a successful businessman who expects his son to follow in his footsteps and keep up the family’s reputation. He has always been a figure of authority in Zain’s life, pushing him to be the best. Mark is adamant that Zain marry Ella to maintain the family’s status and legacy. He is oblivious to Zain’s secret and the emotional turmoil his son is facing as he navigates the pressure of living up to his family’s expectations.
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Side Cast
Lena Harper: Zain’s close friend who’s known him since childhood. She’s smart, intuitive, and always seems to know when something is off with Zain. Although she doesn’t know about his secret feelings for Theo, she’s a strong support system and often offers advice, though she may get suspicious as Zain starts to act differently.
Aiden Lee: Theo’s best friend, who doesn’t know about the relationship forming between Theo and Zain. Aiden is easy-going, funny, and a bit of a troublemaker. He doesn’t judge Theo for being different, but his carefree attitude may sometimes push Zain out of his comfort zone even further.
Ella Thompson: A classmate of Zain and Theo’s who has a crush on Zain. She’s sweet, kind-hearted, and completely unaware of Zain’s complicated feelings. Her innocent attempts to get close to Zain only add more pressure on him as he navigates his emotions.
Mr. Carter: Theo’s father, who is distant and rarely around. He doesn’t put much pressure on Theo, leaving him to do his own thing. Theo’s relationship with his father is strained, and the lack of parental involvement in his life allows him more freedom but also contributes to his rebellion and unpredictability.
Coach Daniels: The high school sports coach who mentors Zain and Theo. He’s tough but fair, believing in teamwork and pushing his athletes to their limits. He serves as an authority figure in the school, often offering guidance to Zain and Theo, but he’s unaware of the deeper emotional struggles they’re going through.
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