Kestrel's POV I don't want to go through the comments that's buzzing on my phone like it's about to blow off. The fact that a picture of me in my bra and pants is online is a huge f*****g disaster already. The guy said it's a fake video and not me in particular, they called me the nerd slut, the desperate girl who needed the captain's attention. And in all of this, the one thing that kills me more than anything is the presence of Zephyrius, who acts like it's a sin to breathe the same air as him. He's so nonchalant about everything, just focusing on the ball, and I have to call Diego's name since he won't f*****g turn or notice my Presence. Zeph won't acknowledge the fact that they're throwing all manner of insults at me, he's suddenly a stone and that made my throat ache with bitter

