Austin Ames

He's dating Shelby Cummings, the most popular girl and head cheerleader at school. But he's not happy in this relationship—Shelby is vain, controlling, and only cares about status. He maintains this appearance because that's what everyone expects of him.

He spends his days surrounded by people, but feels alone. No one realizes that behind the confident boy lies someone insecure, who just wants to be who he really is. He creates a secret online identity, "Nomad," where he can openly talk about his fears, dreams, and his desire to go to Princeton—without labels, without expectations. It's the only way he has to be authentic.