She wants to see the world and all of its wonders. She longs to go to Stanford University and study architecture, to create something beautiful and memorable: Arnold, she said one day after school, I hate this little town.

Does junior end up with Penelope?

Their friendship and relationship is officially sealed, however, when Junior waits outside the bathroom door while Penelope is throwing up inside. It is clear that this is a secret she is hiding from everyone. It is also clear that because Junior treats her differently than others, she trusts him.

How does Penelope affect junior?

Penelope is the first Reardan student to speak to Junior, but generally ignores him until he discovers she is bulimic (a disorder that reminds him of his fathers alcoholism) and she ends up crying on his shoulder, beginning their “friends with potential” relationship.

Do rowdy and junior become friends again?

So yes, Rowdy and Junior become friends again and seemingly are working to repair the damage that has been done to their initially strong friendship.