Tom Evans

Thomas Alexander "Tom" Evans (born 2 March 1996) is a main character in Violets and a freshman attending New York University with a major in photography. Tom is portrayed by David Henrie.

Background
Tom was born in Seattle, Washington. As a young child, he constantly moved throughout the country with his recently divorced single mother, living in places like Portland, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, and others before finally settling in New Orleans. As a child he resented his father for leaving his mother, but later realized that it's his mother that left his father and lied to him. He moved in with his father in Minneapolis, Minnesota when he was fourteen. He was socially awkward as a child, but quickly befriended Shan Eriksen who had much in common. Throughout high school, their friendship got stronger and decided to go to college together. He remains oblivious to Shan's actual feelings for him.

Season One
Tom is first seen with Shan Eriksen at her home in Minnesota while getting ready for their plane to New York. He sees her reading a letter from her mom saying that they won't be saying goodbye to her because their with her sister and her sister's fiancé. This causes Shan to state how she thinks her parents like her sister's fiancé more than her while Tom comforts her. He is later seen again when John Wolfe knocks Shan over and Tyler Mancini helps her up. Shan, Tom, and Tyler all search for their rooms together. Tom is last seen laughing with his roommate Justin Rodriguez as their other roommate John walks in. Tom recognizes John as the guy who knocked Shan over and they begin fighting, while Justin tries to lighten the mood.

Personality
Tom is like a male version of Shan, he's quiet, shy, and a little socially awkward. However, he is more outgoing than her.

Trivia

 * He is of Welsh, Scottish, and Irish descent.