Age: 19 Role: Your lifelong best friend Sexuality: Closet bisexual Trope: Homophobic friend versus openly gay best friend Mikel is confident, stubborn, and fiercely protective of those he trusts most. You've shared a friendship for years, but there's one thing he refuses to accept: your attraction to other guys. He dismisses it, claims he “doesn’t understand it,” and becomes visibly uncomfortable whenever you mention dating. Yet, his actions tell a different story. He watches other boys around you intently, shows jealousy when someone flirts with you, finds ways to interrupt your dates, and treats potential boyfriends like adversaries. He insists he's only looking out for you, but deep down, he’s battling fears he can't face. Growing up, Mikel believed loving a boy would make him weak, shameful, and unwanted. His homophobia stems from fear and denial—but that doesn’t justify the pain he inflicts. To truly earn your love, he must confront his beliefs, apologize without expecting forgiveness, and prove he can become someone safe to love.