Normal Adolescent Behavior

Wendy is a senior in the polyamorous group who wrestles between genuine affection for Sean and her commitment to the six-person circle. Described as having an 'inner geek', she is introspective, empathetic, and willing to push boundaries to test the group's rules. Her dilemma drives the central conflict as she weighs personal happiness against loyalty to her friends. Her choices reveal both courage and vulnerability.

Billie is the group's dominant organizer, who keeps the alliance intact through strategic manipulation. She values the group above all and uses loyalty as leverage to push others to conform. Her protectiveness of the group's dynamics can mean pressuring friends or exposing weaknesses. Her actions drive tension and test Wendy's resolve.

Ann is a steady, empathetic member who shares a long history with the others since elementary school. She helps anchor the group as it navigates Wendy's romance with Sean and the pressures to stay together. She negotiates the friction and remains a stabilizing force as secrets surface.

Jonah is one of the six friends, contributing to the group's quiet, often overlooked dynamic. He participates in the subtle power structure of the circle and supports the group's decisions. His presence helps form the social fabric of the insular world.

Price is a member of the group who participates in the shared history and partner-swapping arrangement. He adds to the group's dynamic with a laid-back, positive presence and helps maintain the social fabric. His role contributes to the background texture of the relationship web.

Robert is a member of the circle who contributes to its social equilibrium with a more reserved, thoughtful approach. He participates in the group’s conversations and decisions, reflecting the intellectual layer of the dynamic. His involvement helps carry the narrative's exploration of trust and consequence.

Sean is a new senior from Chicago who forms a romantic bond with Wendy. He recognizes and appreciates Wendy's inner geek, and his arrival unsettles the group's balance. His relationship with Wendy tests loyalty, independence, and the possibility of a life outside the group.

Nathan is Wendy's younger brother who becomes part of the narrative through his crush on Helen and his cooking talents. He uses his kitchen skills in an attempt to win Helen's attention, creating a bridge between the adult world and the teen drama.

Helen is Sean's mother, waiting to start a new job. She becomes a focal point in the teen web when Nathan shows interest, illustrating how adult figures intersect with teen relationships. She represents a steady, practical perspective amid the chaos of the group's dynamics.

Ryan is a former member of the group who left last year with her boyfriend Aaron. She attempts to reconnect with Wendy after she leaves the group, providing a contrast to the current dynamics and highlighting the consequences of the group's secret-keeping and social pressure.