GINGER:

Shock is an understatement for what I feel right now. It's like the universe is conspiring against me, determined to make me suffer. I could have trained with Caspian, but somehow, fate decided against it.

The coach continues speaking while I remain frozen, Caspian stroking my hand in reassurance. Meanwhile, he is assigned to some random girl.

"Hey, loosen up," Caspian whispers in my ear to calm me. I glance up at him, my breath caught in my throat.

"Hu is my best friend," he continues. ...