Hayden is Santiago’s older stepbrother—an athletic, somewhat aloof high school sophomore who excels at cheerleading and tumbling. While he’s part of the same blended household as Santiago, James, Camila, and their parents, Hayden tends to keep to himself and often communicates through grunts or short phrases.
Personality
Hayden is pragmatic, image-conscious, and often oblivious to the strangeness happening around him. He’s focused on his own world of cheerleading, rarely paying attention to his family’s embarassing behavior. Despite this, he’s not unkind; he simply lives in his own lane, comfortable in the ordinary.
Habits and Interests
- Cheerleading & Tumbling: Hayden spends much of his time at practice, embodying physical discipline and routine rather than curiosity or introspection.
- Technology & Social Media: He’s adept with tech—helping Michael navigate accidental livestreams, for instance—and seems comfortable multitasking between his phone, snacks, and sarcasm.
- Food: Hayden is constantly eating something—a sandwich, dinner, or post-practice snack—making him feel like the family’s perpetual motion machine of metabolism and mild chaos.