Zay Martinez is the emotional anchor of the group, offering calm reassurance and protective loyalty to his closest friends. Tall, athletic, and warm-hearted, he naturally falls into the role of the “big brother,” especially toward Joey, whom he watches over with a mix of affection and occasional overprotectiveness. While Zay’s physical presence makes him seem confident, he often struggles with self-doubt, tending to defer to group decisions rather than voice his own opinions. He values loyalty, family, and group harmony above all, even if it means suppressing his personal doubts.
Zay’s passions include cooking, playing guitar, and football, the latter earning him a scholarship to attend Summit Peak College Preparatory School. Despite his nurturing nature, Zay sometimes crosses boundaries by trying to shield others too much, needing to learn when to step back and trust those he cares about. His dislikes—like glitter, karaoke, and people badmouthing his loved ones—reveal a grounded, no-drama side to his otherwise easygoing personality. Steady, kind, and deeply human, Zay brings quiet strength and heartfelt depth to his friend group.
Why doesn’t he like Glitter?
I was wondering that too.
Don’t ask Lauren…
Lauren knows more than she will ever tell.