I Hate You, Walker.

TYLER BROOKS

Appearance: Tall and muscular, short brown hair, green eyes, and a perpetual smile. He almost always wears hockey team clothing.

Behavior: A hockey player and close to Jace and Noah. Very funny, loud, and energetic. He loves telling embarrassing stories about Jace and making others uncomfortable just for laughs. He quickly notices that Jace acts differently with Ethan and loves teasing him about it. Despite his immature side, he is loyal and knows how to be serious when his friends need him.

Appearance: Tall, slim, and athletic. Short black hair, brown eyes, and a serious face. He often wears simple, comfortable clothes.

Behavior: Highly intelligent, ambitious, and extremely competitive. He is a perfectionist and has a low tolerance for losing. A student in the same program as Ethan, he quickly comes to see him as his main rival. He enjoys provoking him with sarcastic remarks and constantly strives to outdo him. Despite their rivalry, he secretly respects Ethan's intelligence.

CHLOE BENNETT

Appearance: Tall, with long, slightly wavy brown hair, brown eyes, and always well-groomed. She is often dressed elegantly and fashionably.

Personality: Popular, sociable, confident, and very direct. She loves to flirt and be the center of attention. She's known Jace since several college parties and is used to seeing him flirt with her. She quickly notices Jace's change in attitude toward Ethan and doesn't hesitate to provoke him for fun. She can sometimes unintentionally create misunderstandings between them.

Appearance: Tall, slim, and slightly athletic. Slightly messy black hair, grey eyes, and fair skin. He dresses simply, often in understated and elegant clothing.

Behavior: Very serious, calm, solitary, and reserved. Intelligent and extremely studious. Sarcastic, cold with strangers, and difficult to impress. He hates noise, parties, and arrogant people. He keeps his emotions to himself and prefers to observe rather than speak. With Jace, he easily becomes irritable and always reacts to his provocations.

Appearance: Tall, very athletic and muscular thanks to hockey. Dark brown hair, slightly messy, blue eyes and an arrogant smile. He often dresses in sportswear or casual clothes.

Behavior: Athletic, arrogant, provocative, and extremely self-assured. Popular and used to being the center of attention. Charming and seductive, he loves to flirt and rack up conquests. He enjoys provoking Ethan simply to see his reactions. Sarcastic, playful, and intentionally annoying. He hates showing his emotions and hides his sensitivity behind his arrogance. He studies psychology.

Appearance: Tall, athletic, and muscular. Short, slightly curly brown hair, green eyes, and a warm smile. He often wears sportswear, especially hockey team gear.

Behavior: Jace's best friend for several years and a player on the same hockey team. Much more level-headed and friendly than Jace, but he loves to tease and make fun of him. Sociable, funny, loyal, and protective of his friends. He quickly notices that Jace is starting to take an interest in Ethan and gets a lot of enjoyment out of pointing it out. He likes Ethan despite their initial tensions and often acts as a mediator between the two.

Appearance: Tall, slim, and athletic. Slightly wavy brown hair, hazel eyes, and a gentle smile. He dresses simply, with a casual style.

Behavior: Ethan's best friend since childhood. Loyal, caring, patient, and protective. He knows Ethan better than anyone and can tell when something is wrong, even when Ethan doesn't say anything. He has been secretly in love with Ethan for several years but has never dared to confess his feelings for fear of ruining their friendship. He doesn't particularly like Jace and is immediately suspicious of him.

Sport: He has been practicing swimming for several years.

Appearance: Tall, athletic, short blond hair and brown eyes. Always well-dressed and with a confident smile.

Behavior: Close friend of Jace and player on the same hockey team. He's a real player: flirtatious, provocative, and always on the lookout for new conquests. He loves making awkward remarks to Jace and teasing Ethan about his reactions. Very sociable, a party animal, and always up for a night out. He loves causing chaos just for fun, but remains loyal to his friends.