I chewed on my inner cheek as Oakley thought over his response. “I think it’s important to call out injustices as we see them. I also think it’s important to stand up for people and speak up when we see something wrong. I didn’t know Amanda back when this original video was shared, but I would have absolutely stepped in and rejected the bullying, and I’m just thankful I was able to do so now. I do not stand for body shaming. My beautiful, intelligent, confident, and—forgive me for saying this—freaking sexy girlfriend did not deserve the backlash from her peers. She had to transfer schools and decided to graduate early just so she could escape the cruel things they said. She’s so strong. It absolutely infuriates me that this happened to her.”

The journalist nodded. “You yourself have been on the receiving end of scrutiny. Your social media has been the talk of college football for quite a while.”

“I won’t deny that I’ve been liberal with my online presence. The University of Texas is not only one of the most academically prestigious colleges in the country, but we know how to have fun.”

I rolled my eyes. That was not on the agenda today, Oakley Davis.

“But I think social media has made bullying more accessible. Things can go viral at the click of a button. It’s why my mother and I have decided to start a foundation called Daisy’s Promise. We are in the process of setting up a team to support victims of social media bullying. We’ve hired a group of experts to assist those who have had their embarrassing moments streamed online—from revenge pornography shared by angry exes to harmful memes created to bully classmates. Our lawyers, therapists, and internet watch dogs are here to help.”

Tears filled my eyes.

Oakley finished the interview flawlessly. After the way he talked so passionately about me and then finished with his new anti-bullying foundation, Mia was eating out of the palm of his hand.

Oakley Davis, former womanizing playboy football god who made my life hell, just gave the perfect interview. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Oakley got offers because of the way this interview showcased his strong character, loyalty to his teammates, and because of how likeable he was on screen.

I met him backstage where he was scrubbing the stage makeup off of his face. I stared at his back adoringly for about two seconds too long. Long enough to be considered creeper territory.

“Solver, were you just checking out my ass?” he asked as he spun to face me. I could tell he was totally feeling himself, and after that interview, he should be.