Mary Jane’s Not a Virgin Anymore

A high school student who navigates first sexual experiences, dating pressure, and self-discovery. She is thoughtful, observant, and increasingly assertive as she articulates her own desires and boundaries. Her journey centers on turning naive curiosity into a clearer sense of identity.

Jane’s initial love interest whose presence highlights the awkwardness and pressure of early relationships. He represents the male gaze and mixed signals that Jane learns to interpret. By story’s end, Jane asserts boundaries and moves on.

Bisexual punk musician and friend who provides frank, candid conversations about sex. She encourages Jane to explore her own desires and challenges conventional expectations. Ericka embodies openness and resilience within a tight-knit circle.

The new employee Jane trains; he later becomes part of her circle and invites her to a party. His misadventures end tragically, underscoring the fragility of youth and the consequences of reckless behavior.

Co-worker with a shady streak who is fired for stealing. His departure signals shifts in the workplace and his move to Alabama sets up a new chapter for other characters.

Jane’s friend who reveals she is pregnant; her pregnancy becomes a focal point for the circle and raises questions about parenthood, loyalty, and truth.

Jane’s gay boss who is supportive but pragmatic, later leaving to run a new theater with his partner Kurt. His dynamic with Jane reflects mentorship, humor, and distance as life moves on.

Punk party kid who embodies the counterculture atmosphere around the group. His presence alongside the bets and social bets reveals the playful yet precarious nature of youth.

Relaxed friend who shares in the circle’s highs and lows, including a complicated romantic dynamic with Jane. His laid-back personality provides balance to the group’s intensity.

Jane’s friend who reads Olive Juice and reveals how others perceive her experiences. She becomes part of the broader discussion about sexuality and social life.

Dave’s lover and co-conspirator in running a new theater, illustrating adult relationships and the possibility of supportive partnerships beyond high school.