A stab at Em's relationships:
Andy: A popular jock who stands up for Em sometimes, which confuses her. To the point of not knowing how to thank him or even talk to him. Blushes
Georgie: A fellow book lover and thinker! Em quietly likes Georgie a lot. His mom is nice, too.
Jaden: Hello Jaden! An older kid who bucks the system? Just a bit of distant hero worship going on here, at least initially.
Mikey: Em envies Mikey's willingness to stir things up and wishes she was half as brave as he is, but what the heck is up with him picking on her?!
Thoughts?