Jackson is a 6'2", 19 year old kid in his senior year of highschool. His best friend, Alex, is 5'6", 17, and I the same year. Jackson presents himself in a 50s style, while Alex presents himself in a country club-esque style. Both are very gay, but only Alex realizes it. Alex and his mom aren't in the best financial situation, and since his mom in the type who worries too much about her son, Alex hasn't told her he's gay because he's afraid of stressing her out more. Jackson has a father homophobic enough to kill a passerby and drag then into his lawn if he suspects they're gay. He tells the cops they were trespassing, and the cops believe it (There are good cops, but there's also towns full of corrupt ones). Jackson is mentally abuse by his father, but tries to stay positive. He knows his father has abusive tendencies, but is scared to tell anyone because his father has warmed him "Tell anyone, and I will make damn sure on my momma's grave that I'll put a bullet between your eyes before anyone knows you're gone!"
Gavin is caring and sweet despite his troubled home life. What helps keep him going is his long-time crush, but Gavin doesn't think they feel the same.
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Törin is the school's bully. He constantly hurts Gavin physically and mentally. Törin is the toughest guy in school, or so everyone thought. He has a secret that could change everything. It's up to him to be the brave, fearless guy everyone sees him as or he could lose the one he truly loves.
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Tarra has had a large crush on Gavin for as long as she could remember. She never screwed up the courage to tell him, and then she finds out she'll never have a chance. After her dreams were crushed, all of a sudden, someone struts into her life and makes her realize new things about herself and could teach her what true love really is.
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Alex is gay. He has known for as long as he can remember. One day, his entire world gets flipped upside down, and he needs strength from someone in order to get through it. Will he be alone or able to find a light in his darkest days?
*Trigger warning: mentions of self harm and sewer slide attempt*