Charming, stylish, and effortlessly popular, David is the guy everyone wants to be around. Prom king votes are piling up, the basketball season is on fire, and his first love, Fatima, is right by his side. Life is going exactly how he imagined… until Fatima drops a piece of news that turns his perfect world upside down.
On the court, Issa is unstoppable. As the school’s star tennis player, he’s confident, competitive, and used to getting attention. When it comes to girls, he tends to see things as a game… and he’s always playing to win. But after an unexpected STI scare, Issa is forced to confront the consequences of his choices. Thankfully, his big brother Amadou is there to guide him through it.
Javi is everyone’s best friend - the supportive, kind person everyone can count on. He’s navigating what it means to be out in high school while leaning on the friends who have his back. When a new student, Ron, catches his eye, Javi finds himself with a crush… and no idea what to do about it.
A talented aspiring artist, Corey notices things other people miss. Creative, thoughtful, and emotionally sharp, he often becomes the connector in the group - the one who helps people understand each other when tensions rise.
Issa’s brother Amadou was on track for the pros as a D1 athlete until becoming a father his senior year changed everything. Growing up, it was often just him and his younger brother, Issa, and he took that responsibility seriously. Now he balances co-parenting, community college, and guiding his little brother. More than anything, Amadou wants to show Issa the kind of man he hopes he’ll become.
Smart, talented, and beautiful, Fatima seems to have it all. Best friends since freshman year, now she and David are sweethearts with prom right around the corner. But everything shifts when Fati learns she has to move across the country. Suddenly prom - and her future with David - are uncertain, leaving both of them wondering if their relationship can survive what’s coming next.
If you need honest advice about love, sex, or life, Shawnee is the one everyone goes to. A senior who’s wise beyond her years, she’s funny, assertive, and a little “type A.” She always says exactly what she thinks, and anyone in her circle knows they can count on her.
Amber is used to getting what she wants. As a cheerleader and one of the most talked about girls in school, she knows exactly how to command attention. Right now, there’s only one person she’s interested in - David - and she’s convinced nothing (or no one) will stop her from getting him.
The beloved varsity basketball coach. He’s always been a supportive and encouraging presence to the players, especially David.
The new kid everyone’s curious about. Ron is charming, a little mysterious, and easy on the eyes. People are already talking about him… and Javi definitely can’t help but notice.
