The Act of Wanting: Main Characters
Ellie McAdams: Resident smartass and guru. "Best friend" of Ashley Davies. She describes herself as "sarcastically nice."Hopes one day, she'll actually be noticed by someone. Age: Sixteen
Ashley Davies: Local genius. She hangs out with her "friend" Ellie McAdams when she's not to busy, but she's always busy. A female lothario, but doesn't like to admit that. Desperately, wants to woo Spencer Carlin. Age: Seventeen
Spencer Carlin: Rebellious socialite. She once lit the garage on fire, because her parents didn't show up for her birthday. Knows Ashley Davies likes her, but doesn't do anything about it because she loves the attention. Age: Seventeen
Aiden and Kyla Dennison: Only married teen couple in school. Aiden had a drunken affair with Lola Mathis, but the only person who knows besides the two parties involved is Viktor, Lola's cousin. Kyla is having doubts about being married so young. She got accepted to Julliard, but doesn't know how to tell Aiden because it messes up his plans for the future. Ages: Both eighteen
Viktor Harding: Village idiot. Dropped out of school because it was "too hard for smart people like him." Colorblind, but doesn't tell anyone about it. His is a great artist. Age: Sixteen
David O'Neil: Viktor's best friend and Kyla's little brother. Handicap after a car crash with Aiden. Has never quite forgiven Aiden for the incident, so he watches him, waiting for him to slip up, so that he can tell his sister. Age: Fifteen
Madison Duarte: Bitch by nature, nice by force. Is confused by her feelings for Viktor and Ellie. Head cheerleader and makes sure that you know it. Age: Seventeen
Lola Mathis: Skank. No seriously, even she admits it. Trampy, but smart, well not until a little "incident" with Aiden that left her with a kid. Age: Eighteen
Justin Fulani: Local gay man. He isn't afraid to show it. Everywhere he goes is like a parade. Has a boyfriend, whose name he never mentions, but pictures are taken with him in it. Age: Sixteen