Aaron is a sharp-witted, sarcastic 16-year-old who survived a "bad" home and learned to read danger like a second language. He’s funny without trying, awkward with people, and terrible at making friends despite wanting them. Confident about being , obsessed with music, and quietly soft-hearted, he hides fear behind humor. Street smart, loyal, blunt, and bruised, he’s far more fragile—and far kinder—than he lets anyone see.