Characters
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Apollo
- Gender:
- Male
- Orientation:
- Straight
Son of Zeus, god of music, art, love, the sun. Banished from Mt. Olympus for defying his father.
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Wrath
- Gender:
- Male
A dog who is extremely fond of Laurel. Possibly one of Artemis' hounds, sent to protect Laurel during her ordeal with Apollo. Owned by Carrie.
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Jake
- Gender:
- Male
- Age:
- 16
- Orientation:
- Homosexual
Friend of Tom, Laurel's cousin. Extremely sweet, fond of Laurel. Dislikes anything ultra-feminine, enjoys playing guitar.
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Tom
- Gender:
- Male
- Age:
- 16
- Orientation:
- Homosexual
Cousin of Laurel. Likes his cousin, but is wary of her until Apollo's appearance. Thinks very highly of both Laurel and Apollo. Works at the local Supermarket, headlines a garage band.
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Cathy
- Gender:
- Female
- Age:
- 18
- Orientation:
- Straight
Ex-friend of Laurel, dates Apollo. Dislikes pink.
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Uncle Joey
- Gender:
- Male
- Orientation:
- Homosexual
Uncle to Laurel; helps her get dog-walking jobs during the summer. Tall and a little overweight. Enjoys sugarcane.
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Kevin
- Gender:
- Male
- Age:
- 18
- Orientation:
- Straight
Laurel's ex-boyfriend. Leaves her for an internet girlfriend in Florida, where he moves with his father. Returns to try and win back Laurel.
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Jean
- Gender:
- Female
- Age:
- 17
Soccer player at the high school. Used to be friends with Laurel, but became estranged after Laurel's parents died.
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Angela (Angie)
- Gender:
- Female
- Age:
- 15
- Orientation:
- Straight
A freshman who befriends Laurel. Falls in love with Marco. Helps Laurel reunite with Apollo.
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Cindy
- Gender:
- Female
- Age:
- 17
- Orientation:
- Straight
One of the girls Apollo dates. Appears throughout the story as Cathy's friend, and therefore, someone Laurel dislikes.