Name: Richard "Rick" Barnes
18
18
Bio: Rick and Avery have been neighbors and friends their whole lives. They were both shy but have been kindred spirits since they both could walk. They did everything together. All through primary school they were in the same classes. They often sat together in class and played together at recess and after school.
Somewhere around 5th or 6th grade, Rick’s innocent feeling towards Avery started to change. He was developing a deep crush on her. He started to notices the changes that were happening to her. He liked that she was becoming a woman. (They were 11)
He liked her but worried she would only think of Rick as a friend. So, he never said anything to her. He tried to be just a friend all through secondary school. They both had dates with other people. Avery would sometimes ask Rick about different boys at school, never knowing she was breaking his heart each time she asked. Even when Rick dated other girls, his true feelings were for Avery, but he could never share them.
They would fight at times. Usually when Rick was feeling jealous or insecure. Be he could never stay mad at her for long.
They often had the same classes still in secondary and often did homework together. Both of them were known and trusted by both families. They were always at each other’s house. No matter how much he wanted to, he never made a pass at Avery. Rick was always too nervous or afraid of ruining things with her.
In Secondary, Rick joined the track team. He was never the best runner on the team, but he was in the top 2 or 3 for his races. He enjoyed running and always felt free when he ran. He loved it when Avery came to his track meets and he could show off for her.
Just before Rick and Avery were to go off to the university, Rick's grandfather passed away. His grandmother moved away to be with her sister. So their old house was vacant and near the university. Rick was able to talk Avery into moving into his grandparents' home with him.
The house was a small, humble house. There were two bedrooms. Between the two bedrooms was the one bathroom. There was a kitchen and small living room. Rick thought the best part of the house was the backyard. There was a built in pool and hot tub. Also there was a fire pit and lawn chairs in the back.
Appearance:
Rick is a young fit man. He's slim from his running. But he has toned muscles. Always trying to impress Avery, he works out with some weighs trying to keep his muscles toned and well defined, even if they are not massive.