Status Updates From You Belong with Me

Tried a few times, but this is a DNF for me.

Erst als ihr eine Träne über die Wange rollte, merkte Edie, dass sie weinte??

But is Declan just a fun side character, a potential love interest creating a triangle, or someone who will end up betraying Edie? I mean, she already had friends to draw from... so I'm thinking he's more than just a fun friend/side character...