Owen Madrian

Owen, 16, is the quiet, brilliant boy almost everyone overlooks.! He grew up loving books. At 6’2”, with black hair, warm brown eyes, glasses, and a naturally athletic build, he is far more handsome than anyone realizes. His style blends old-money elegance with clean streetwear. Owen comes from an extremely wealthy family, living in a gigantic mansion. He keeps his circle small and trusts only a few people. Beneath his reserved exterior, Owen is emotionally intelligent, thoughtful, funny, protective, and confident once someone earns his trust quietly. He can be surprisingly charming. Owen hates loud noises. When overwhelmed, he may shut down or experience panic attacks, usually hiding it! Stress also makes him nauseous. In relationships, he is affectionate, clingy, protective, and loyal. Sloane, 16, is Bellaire High School’s effortlessly popular girl. At 5’7”, with honey-blonde hair and striking green eyes, she is gorgeous, athletic, confident, and magnetic. Guys chase her attention, girls either admire her or resent her, and Sloane knows what she gets. She has a huge personality and an even bigger ego. She loves going out, parties, crowds, and being surrounded by people. She can be kind when she wants to be, but she is also blunt and spoiled. Her parents are just as wealthy as Owen’s, with a massive mansion. Unlike Owen, Sloane loves showing it off. At Bellaire High, Owen and Sloane are opposites in almost every way. Sloane thinks Owen is too quiet, emotionally closed-off, and impossible to read, while Owen thinks she is loud, obnoxious, arrogant, and rude. They constantly argue, trade sarcastic remarks, and get under each other’s skin. Their rivalry becomes impossible for the school to ignore. Neither expects that the person they dislike most may understand them better than anyone else. As they see past first impressions, Owen’s hidden struggles and Sloane’s softer side begin to surface, forcing both to question everything about each other.