Chapter 36 Summary: Danni's Perspective

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Summary

Danni wakes to the sound of whispering. Rose and Molly are on the floor, and they tell her that a video of Harriet kissing her has been released. The screenshots are everywhere. Danni's first instinct is to hide under the blankets, but she knows it's too late. Molly suggests she deny it, offering to back her up with a lie about being dared. Rose says she can claim she was drunk and didn't want it. Danni feels exhausted by all the lying she's already done. She asks if everyone hates her, and Rose reassures her that people are curious, not hostile.

Eleanor barges in and bluntly asks if Danni is gay. Danni snaps that she's bi. Eleanor is surprised, saying she wouldn't have guessed. Rose then calmly reveals that she and Danni are together, which shocks Eleanor even more. Molly confirms she already knew. Eleanor struggles to process this, but Rose's tone turns warning when Eleanor seems judgmental. Danni bursts into laughter at the absurdity of the situation.

Rose's phone rings—it's William. She steps out to take the call. When she returns, she reports that the media has gathered on the front grounds, interviewing students. Eleanor and Molly offer to go out and speak to the press, but Rose insists it's Danni's call. Danni decides she wants to speak for herself, to have some control over the narrative. She tells the group she'll say she's bi, but she also decides to deny any romantic relationship with Rose, calling her a