Izzy Washington

**Izzy Washington** is a semi-main character in *The Second Year, The Third Year* and *The Fourth and Final Year*.

Originally in *The Second Year* he begins to work at The Kingsley and it's revealed her was a former student at Eden State University. In *The Third Year* he comes back to study a degree in Engineering to finish off and he graduates with the gang in *The Fourth and Final Year* with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree.

## Personality

At first glance, Izzy is perceived as the typical bad boy who is rebellious and troublemaking. Initially he comes across as aggressive when making his first appearance, however when it is revealed he is related to Faye Washington he begins to open up about his past and turns out to be a tough guy with a heart of gold. He is protective when it comes to the people he loves and cares about including his sister and has he is seen throughout the series he grows a big heart and works on his temper, instead showing the love and support for everyone else in the gang.

## Book Appearances

### The Second Year

* Chapter Two
* Chapter Three
* Chapter Four
* Chapter Six
* Chapter Seven
* Chapter Nine
* Chapter Ten
* Chapter Thirteen
* Chapter Fourteen
* Chapter Fifteen
* Chapter Seventeen (Voice)
* Chapter Twenty
* Chapter Twenty-One

## Relationships

### Casey Stephens

"*Who would've thought that the girl across the bar became mine in the end.*"
— Izzy to Casey in *The Second Year*, Chapter 21.
After saving Casey from an attack, Izzy seems to use that moment quite a lot as a part of his conversations with Casey. He flirts with her quite frequently while they work together at The Kingsley, it isn't a secret that Izzy begins to develop deep feelings for Casey and even as far as go and kiss her on the night of her birthday. Despite Casey being with Hayden, Izzy tries his best not to take advantage of Casey, however, the two share a moment when having a passionate make-out in Chapter 14 of *The Second Year* Izzy can't deny his feelings for Casey any longer. After spending time away from Casey, Izzy admits to her that he needs to take a step back and let her sort her shit out with Hayden because he used to be the guy who would swoop in and steal other people's girlfriends but he is trying to work on himself.

When Casey and Hayden's relationship ends, Casey admits she does want to be with Izzy and they form a new relationship. Throughout *The Third Year*, Casey begins to shut Izzy out after it is revealed she was pregnant but didn't know who the father was. When Izzy learns this he is extremely heartbroken and feels betrayed because she told Hayden first, he distances himself from her throughout the majority of the book to deal with the whole process. While apart from Casey he finds comfort in cigarettes and alcohol, but as his sister pushes him out of his slump he chooses to make amends with Casey at the end of *The Third Year* and tells her that they will have a child someday and he can accept that today is not that day.

They proceed to have a close and passionate relationship throughout *The Fourth and Final Year*, however, when Alex King starts hanging out with Casey Izzy gets jealous and protective as he doesn't exactly know what the guy's deal is. Despite reassuring him when it is revealed that it was all a ploy, Izzy protects Casey and tells her he never wants to lose her despite her pushing him away to uncover the truth about who has been threatening the gang and putting them in danger. In the final chapter of *The Fourth and Final Year*, Casey proposes to Casey which she gladly accepts and they make a plan to move to New York together after graduation.

### Faye Washington

Faye is Izzy's sister and after being distant from each other for an entire year, Izzy makes his return to Eden State University to get closer to Faye and watch over her. When it's revealed to Izzy of Faye's sexuality, Izzy is disheartened to hear that he couldn't be there for Faye in her time of need but she reassures him that he's here now and that's all that matters. Throughout the series Izzy is very protective and playful with his sister as Izzy becomes in a relationship with Casey, Faye constantly teases him on how he has gone soft, and when she begins dating Charlotte he returns the favor.

### Caleb King

While working together at The Kingsley, Caleb becomes one of Izzy's closest friends during his time at Eden State University as they have a bit in common and Izzy even considers Caleb to be one of the best friends he has ever had. Izzy continues to be there for Caleb while helping out at The Kingsley and their friendship is almost like a bromance.

### Hayden Romero

Despite having feelings for the same girl, Hayden and Izzy actually form a friendship which is seen throughout *The Third Year* when Hayden introduces Izzy to the football team. They put their past with Casey aside and actually have a great friendship while consistently being there for each other in times of need

## Trivia

* Izzy is on the cover of *The Second Year*, making him the first character to be featured on the cover alongside Casey. He is also featured on the cover of *The Fourth and Final Year*.
* It isn't until Chapter 3 of *The Second Year*, he is revealed to be Faye's brother.
* It is also revealed in Chapter 3 that he was previously an Eden State Student but dropped out due to getting arrested for assault.
* He mentions his age in *The Second Year*, Chapter 7.
* In Chapter 7 of *The Second Year*, it is revealed that one of his ex-girlfriends was in an abusive relationship so he defended her honor resulting in his expulsion from the University.
* He was a junior at Eden State University before getting kicked out.
* Izzy, alongside Faye, is the first character whose parents are shown and introduced in the series.
* In Chapter 14 of *The Second Year*, his real name is revealed to be Israel but since he hates his name he tells everyone his name is Izzy
* In *The Third Year*, he is able to come back to study with Faye's help as student council president and it's revealed he will be able to graduate at the same time as his girlfriend and sister.
* In Chapter 22 of The Second Year, while working at The Kingsley, Izzy creates his signature drink 'The Izzy Fizzy', consisting of bourbon, cherries, and cinnamon.
* He originally gets a job in Florida but chooses to move to New York with Casey after the events of *The Fourth and Final Year*.
* Izzy graduates with a Bachelor of Engineering.
* The author of The Years resembles his appearance with Taylor Zakhar Perez