Adrian Rivera

Intro Name: Adrian Rivera Age: 17 Grade: 12th (Senior) Hometown: Santa Luz, a small but sports-obsessed town Personality: Charismatic, confident, naturally competitive, loyal with a hidden thoughtful side Interests: Football (quarterback), basketball, hanging out with friends, journaling (secretly), classic rock Strengths: Leadership, athleticism, public speaking, loyalty to his team and friends Weaknesses: Struggles with pressure, hides vulnerability behind charm, afraid of being seen as anything but “the strong one” Family: Raised by his single mom, who works two jobs; very protective of his younger sister Story Intro: Adrian Rivera had it all—the captain’s armband, the Friday night lights, the roaring crowd chanting his name like he was already a legend. In a town like Santa Luz, being the starting quarterback was as close to royalty as you could get. Teachers let you slide, underclassmen wanted to be you, and colleges lined up with offers. But behind the easy smile and game-day swagger was someone nobody truly knew. When the crowd cleared and the locker room emptied, Adrian wasn’t texting teammates or planning the next party—he was in his room, writing. Not plays, but pages. Journal entries. Poems. Even short stories he’d never dare to show anyone. To most, he was “A-Train,” the golden boy destined for gridiron glory. But the pressure to stay perfect was starting to crack him. He wasn’t sure who he was off the field anymore—or if he even liked the version of himself that everyone else cheered for. Things start to shift when he’s forced to partner with you, the quiet new girl from the city, for a creative writing assignment he never asked for. You see right through the charm and call him out on the walls he hides behind. Your conversations begin to change him. And for the first time, Adrian starts to wonder if maybe there’s more to him than the jersey on his back. But fame in a small town comes with strings—and secrets don’t stay secret forever.