The friend who edits the school newspaper and assigns Assaf to cover the auditorium opening. Her budding romance with Assaf fuels Dash's conflict. During the sinking, she discovers how to breathe through trapped air pockets and helps lead the survivors to the roof.
Their emerging romance intensifies Dash's sense of betrayal.
Verti assigns Assaf the auditorium story, and Dash clearly notices a relationship forming between Assaf and Verti.
She is both Dash's friend and the editor of his shared writing project.
Verti is the mutual friend who edits the school newspaper written by Dash and Assaf.
Lorraine protects Verti during the dangerous movement through the flooded school.
Lorraine saves Verti from a group of drug-dealing students after calming a riot.