Cast

Brian Frost: Sophomore; not quite sixteen, 5'6" tall and physically fit; one of the oldest in his class because of his October 5 birthday; always the littlest guy in class, his friends still tower over him, but they trust him more than anything.

Joanne Barnes: Next door neighbor of Brian's; dark blonde and blue eyes; 5'9"; 17 year old model who has left school and is being tutored in Europe; always Brian's guardian angel and fantasy; originally Brian called her Heaven, now that is the name she is known by internationally. Even when absent, she is a continuing force in Brian's life.

The Dating Group

Rhonda Gordon: Sophomore; almost fifteen, preacher's daughter. 5'5" brunette, upturned nose, green eyes; one of the youngest in her class; always Brian's 'real' girlfriend, but not interested in 'all that kissy stuff.'

Donna Gordon: Rhonda's older sister; a senior now; looks a lot like Rhonda but maybe an inch taller.

Brenda Lenox: Sophomore; buxom blonde JV cheerleader; fifteen; 5'4" and leader of the posse.

Whitney Anderson: Sophomore; tallest girlfriend at 6'1"; fifteen and plays JV basketball; brunette

Samantha Cortales: Sophomore; known for her totally smooth and silky, hairless legs and skin; fifteen; thick black hair.

Rachel Harris: Sophomore; dark hair; noticeably buxom; 5'5"

Liz Nowicki: Sophomore; wild, thin and tall (5'8"), lubricious redhead.

Rose Davis: Sophomore; blonde bombshell; shortest in group at 5'1"; JV cheerleader; deep blue eyes.

Sugar Evars: Sophomore; slightly plump, bitingly funny black girl about 5'2".

Denise Raymond: Sophomore; thin 5'4" black girl with full but modest breasts and a bubble butt.

Elaine Frost nee Candace Jones: Graduating senior headed to UIndy for college; 5'3"; redhead who legally changed her name on May Day.

Renee Carver: Graduating senior cheerleader; blonde; 5'5"; following Lamar to IU.

Courtney James: Junior in Kokomo; 5'3" friend of Jennifer; just turned sixteen.

Jennifer Pratt: Junior in Kokomo, but only two months older than Brian; 5'6"; girlfriend of Courtney.

Cassie Clinton: Sophomore; Brian's 6th grade girlfriend from a very religious family; 5'3"; hasn't changed much since junior high.

Sora Miller: Junior JV cheerleader; mixed Asian heritage with black hair.

Josh Whitaker: Sophomore JV basketball player.

Geoff Hopkins: Sophomore; Brian's neighbor a couple doors (quarter mile) down the road and long-time friend.

Carl Fisher: Sophomore; longtime friend of Brian, 6'1" JV basketball teammate.

Doug Swift: Sophomore; longtime friend of Brian, 6'2" JV basketball teammate.

Lionel Trane: Sophomore; friend since 7th grade; 6'9" black varsity basketball player, went straight to varsity from junior high.

Family and Friends

Harry & Nona Frost: Brian's parents

Betts Frost: Brian's older sister, finished freshman year of college and about to be married.

Allen Partridge: Betts' fiancé; headed to Seattle to go to work for Microsoft.

Rev. Claude & Joyce Gordon: Rhonda's and Donna's parents; he's a local minister.

Anna Pratt: Jennifer's mother and frequent visitor to Harry and Nona.

Bill and Crystal James: Courtney's parents who own a restaurant in Kokomo.

Doreen Swift: Doug's sister; Betts' best friend; sweet on her brother and on Brian.

Lamar Trane: Lionel's brother; 6'10" graduating senior headed to IU on a basketball scholarship.