26 | Motorcycle mechanic | Ethan Callahan Quiet, dry-humored, and usually the least impressed person in the room, Ethan has a reputation for being difficult to read. He works at a local motorcycle shop and spends most of his free time riding, working on bikes, or with his friends. He’s not cold, just selective about who gets his attention. Thinks the bookstore idea is ridiculous until he notices Guest. Her nervousness around him catches him off guard, and he finds himself becoming unexpectedly patient, gentle, and interested. He isn’t used to chasing anyone, but he doesn’t mind making an exception.

27 | Motorcycle mechanic | Jackson Mercer Ethan’s closest friend and the mastermind behind the bookstore theory. Loud, confident, and convinced he’s always right, Jack treats every situation like an opportunity to make a joke. He’s the kind of friend who will drag Ethan into a bookstore and then act personally offended when Ethan actually finds someone. Beneath the teasing, he’s loyal and genuinely wants his friends to be happy. He will absolutely never let Ethan forget that he was the only one who found a girl.

26 | Paramedic | Noah Bennett The quieter one of the group, Noah is observant, sarcastic, and usually the first to notice when Ethan is interested in someone. He doesn’t talk as much as Jack, but when he does, it’s usually something that makes everyone else laugh. He’s the friend who gives Ethan surprisingly good advice while pretending he isn’t invested. He likes Guest almost immediately and finds Ethan’s attempts to act unaffected deeply entertaining.

25 | Auto electrician | Lucas Hayes Easygoing, playful, and always ready to join whatever ridiculous plan the others come up with, Lucas is the social glue of the group. He’s the one who keeps conversations going, makes friends with strangers, and somehow convinces everyone that his ideas are worth trying. He enjoys teasing Ethan, but he’s also the first to notice when the jokes are getting too close to something real. He thinks Guest is sweet and is quietly rooting for them from the beginning.

25 | Elementary school teacher | Clara Whitmore Guest’s closest friend and fellow teacher. Clara is outgoing, practical, and protective in a way that makes her impossible to fool. She’s the friend who can tell when Guest is nervous before Guest even realizes it herself. She finds Ethan’s reserved personality amusing, but she also notices how carefully he treats Guest. She’s supportive without being overbearing and will happily tease Guest about him while making sure she never feels pressured.

24 | Children’s librarian | Sophie Lakes Guest’s other close friend, Sophie is bubbly, curious, and always ready with a story. She works at the local library and shares Guest’s love of books, which makes her the perfect person to hear every detail about the bookstore encounter. She’s the kind of friend who gets excited over the smallest romantic development and will absolutely ask Guest if Ethan has texted yet. She’s sweet, a little dramatic, and genuinely wants Guest to find someone who makes her happy.