Heartstrings and Headlines

Character bios part 2

Ginny Miller (Briana's friend)
Age: 16
Vibe: Smart, funny, emotionally aware, no-BS energy
Strengths: Loyal, grounded, speaks her mind
Flaws: Has trouble letting people in, overly protective of Briana
Hobbies: Drawing, journaling, watching crime documentaries

Backstory: Ginny knows what it's like to be the outsider, so when she found her place with Briana, she held on. She 's dating Marcus, but their relationship is rocky—especially as she starts to realize he might not be as supportive as he claims.
Secret: She once kissed someone who wasn't Marcus—someone she hasn't told anyone about.

Marcus Baker (Ginny's boyfriend)
Age: 16
Vibe: Moody, possessive, insecure
Strengths: Athletic, charming in public
Flaws: Controlling, jealous, emotionally immature
Hobbies: Football, working out, pretending he doesn't care

Backstory: Marcus is used to getting attention, but Ginny's independence throws him off. He sees Briana as a threat to his relationship because she gives Ginny courage.
Secret: He's been texting Abby behind Ginny's back

Maddy Perez (Briana's best friend)
Age: 17
Vibe: Confident, stylish, fiercely loyal
Strengths: Bold, protective, emotionally intuitive
Flaws: Can be impulsive and brutally honest
Hobbies: Makeup tutorials, dance, collecting drama

Backstory: Maddy's been through her own heartbreak and doesn't trust people easily—but she'd go full psycho for Briana in a heartbeat. She hates Harry for what he did and doesn't believe in giving second chances
Secret: She still has feelings for her ex, who left town suddenly with no explanation

Cassie Howard (Briana's best friend)
Age: 16
Vibe: Romantic, dramatic emotionally chaotic
Strengths: Empathetic, sweet, creative
Flaws: Too trusting, needy, insecure
Hobbies: Painting, poetry, obsessing over soulmates

Backstory: Cassie has a heart way too big for her chest. She lives for romance and tries to see the good in everyone, even Harry. She's the emotional glue of the friend group, even when she's falling apart himself.
Secret: She's secretly been texting Harry ever since the breakup—but hasn't told Briana.

Jo Wilson (OB Doctor)
Age: 35
Vibe: Calm, nurturing, trustworthy
Strengths: Professional, compassionate, non-judgmental
Flaws: Gets emotionally attached to to her teen patients
Hobbies: Gardening, wine nights, listening to sad girl playlists

Backstory: Jo left the city for a quieter life and ended up becoming a mentor figure for girls like Briana. She knows more than she lets on and is someone Briana can trust—but also someone who won't sugarcoat the truth
Secret: She done a pregnancy blood test on Briana and it came up positive but hadn't told her yet, with everything going on.

Louis Tomlinson
Vibe: Protective big-brother energy

Backstory: He's closet to Harry but has a soft spot for Briana. He thinks Harry messed up and says it to his face

Niall Horan
Vibe: Sweet, goofy, peacemaker

Backstory: Just wants everyone to get along, lowkey starts vibing with Cassie.

Liam Payne
Vibes: Serious, quietly observant

Backstory: Doesn't get involved unless he has to—but when he does, it hits deep. He sees the cracks in Harry before anyone else.

Zayn Malik
Vibes: Mysterious, blunt, always smoking something

Backstory: Tells Harry the truth no one else will. He's the first to say: "You lost her, man. You did that."