First Love

A college student who falls hard for Caroline, joining her class and working as a busboy to be near her. He is hopeful, then increasingly insecure and jealous, a pattern that leads to impulsive decisions and emotional turmoil. His soccer-playing habit symbolizes a solitary outlet as he grapples with love, loyalty, and disappointment.

Caroline is the object of Elgin's affection, conflicted by a past and by John’s marriage. She reveals her father's death, maintains complex loyalties, and resists Elgin's advances at times. Her choices drive the drama, balancing independence with vulnerability within a fragile love triangle.

David is Elgin's friend whose girlfriend arrives during the dorm room confrontation, and who privately engineers the situation with Shelly. He acts as a catalyst for jealousy and conflict, complicating Elgin and Caroline's budding relationship. His actions reveal a casual, sometimes calculating approach to romance.

Shelly is the object of David's attention and later a recurring love interest for Elgin. Her motives are enigmatic, as she flits in and out of the dorm, declaring love and leaving mid-encounters. Her presence heightens tension and underscores the fleeting nature of some relationships.

A married man known to Caroline, whose complicated relationship with his wife and children adds tension to the love triangle. He represents a different kind of commitment and the possibility of choosing responsibility over passion. His actions influence Caroline's choices and Elgin's heartbreak.