Jake Halberg
Okay, I would never, ever tell him this, but I like Jake.  A lot.  He's fiesty, a daydreamer, and he likes to make up stories.  Let's face the facts, if I had been a boy, the odds are very high I would have been Jake's long lost twin.  Unfortunately, I know how my life turned out.  I hope Jake has better luck.  He keeps pressing it though.
"Tranns is pretty cool.  She's a great fighter like I hope to  be one day, but, and don't tell her I told you this, she also is good at writing!  She once helped me with a story I was working on, and I'm really thankful."