Nick is a sixteen-year-old rugby player exploring his sexual identity after developing feelings for his friend Charlie. Accustomed to a peer group of stereotypical straight male athletes, he struggles with the social pressure of changing his established image. He wants to be close to Charlie but frequently panics at the thought of public discovery, prompting his request to keep their physical affection private while he researches bisexuality.

Charlie is a highly observant and emotionally intelligent teenager who previously endured severe bullying after being outed at school. He plays the drums and spends his free time with a close-knit, supportive group of friends. Having already accepted his own identity as a gay young man, he extends immense patience and forgiveness toward Nick's confusion and fear of public judgment.

Harry is an abrasive and highly vocal member of Nick's social circle. He relies on crude stereotypes for humor and actively pressures his peers to conform to traditional masculine expectations. He targets Charlie with invasive questions and slurs, acting as the primary source of external prejudice in the boys' social environment.

Tao is Charlie’s outspoken and intensely loyal best friend. He stood by Charlie during a period of severe bullying the previous year, which left him highly protective and suspicious of anyone associated with those bullies. He assumes Nick is straight and views his sudden interest in Charlie as a cruel joke.

Tori is Charlie's older sister who observes the household dynamics from a distance. She rarely speaks more than necessary but keeps a close eye on her brother's changing emotional state. She accurately interprets the shifting dynamic between Charlie and Nick before they announce anything.

Ollie is Charlie's younger brother, sharing his dark hair and bright eyes. He brings a chaotic but cheerful energy to the household and actively embraces Nick's presence in their home without judgment.

Nick's mother provides a stable, accepting presence in his life. She lectures him against using violence to solve problems but intuitively understands that his extreme reactions stem from a desire to protect someone important. She pays close attention to her son's changing emotional state.

Charlie's father is a protective parent who remains deeply concerned about his son's emotional well-being following past bullying incidents. He drops Charlie off at the movie theater with visible anxiety about the group of boys Charlie is meeting.

Charlie's mother forms part of his core support system at home. Like her husband, she remains highly attuned to Charlie's moods and seeks to protect him from experiencing the same severe bullying he faced in the past.

Tara is an old friend of Nick who recently came out to him as a lesbian. She possesses strong emotional intuition and quickly deduces the nature of Nick and Charlie's relationship. She provides Nick with his first safe space to verbalize his sexuality aloud.

She is Tara's romantic partner. She meets Nick shortly after he discloses his relationship with Charlie, suggesting a double date and normalizing queer relationships within their peer group.

Elle is a trans woman and a close friend of Charlie and Tao. Nick recognizes her from before her transition, and they manage to get along easily during social events. She provides a calm presence amidst Tao's intense suspicion.

Aled is an observant member of Charlie's immediate friend group. He quickly realizes that Charlie and Nick are dating but deliberately chooses to say nothing, respecting their need for privacy and letting them reveal the truth on their own timeline.