Chapter 2

"Honestly, Ev not hating her is generous enough."

Stella waves a hand, breezy and unbothered.

"I went to the same school. It was honestly... ugh, he deserved so much better. If his ex hadn't been in the way, Ev and I would've gotten together years ago."

"Exactly! Stella's got like a million followers, she's literally a reality TV star,no ex can compete with that."

The hanger-on throws a smug little glance in my direction.

I snap a kick. Water arcs out of the glass and hits her square in the face.

The crowd goes *feral*. Whistles, stomping feet, guys throwing their arms up begging to be next.

Her cursing drowns in the deafening roar.

My set reaches its finale. The cheers crash over each other, wave after wave. Bills carpet the stage.

I blow a kiss for the curtain call. Inside, all I want is to get out.

But as I pass Evan's section, his voice cuts through the noise.

"Wait."

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