Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Xander didn’t seem bothered by Cameron’s look of disgust. He just stood there, grinning like an idiot.
Cameron yanked off her jersey and tossed it to Xander, who quickly passed it to one of his followers. Without another word, she started walking away. Xander hurried after her.
The other three teammates tried to follow, but Xander waved them off. “You guys stay here for the awards and stuff.”
As Cameron and Xander left the court, Cyrus suddenly ran after them and blocked their path. “Wait up.”
Xander stepped forward, shielding Cameron behind him. “What’s your problem, dude? Can’t handle losing so you’re here to start something?”
But Cyrus ignored him, extending his hand to Cameron instead. “Hey, you’re Cameron, right? Mind if we do a proper introduction? I’m Cyrus Mendes.”
Cameron had been feeling stomach cramps before the game, and now her abdomen was throbbing again. Her face darkened as she spat, “No can do.”
Cyrus was stunned into silence.
Cyrus stood there, completely shut down by Cameron’s blunt rejection.
For someone used to being the center of attention, Cyrus hadn’t expected to be dismissed so coldly. His face immedady darkened.
“Did you hear that?” Xander taunted. “He said no. Now move it. Don’t stand in our way?
Cyrus clenched his fists, speechless. But he didn’t make a move because Camerad already disappeared into the men’s locker room.
Xander shot Cyrus one last smug look before hurrying after her.
Inside the locker room, Tyrell was the only one there, sprawled dramatically across a bench. The room was far enough from the court that he had no idea what had happened with the game.
Hearing footsteps, Tyrell quickly sat up to see Cameron and Xander walking in. He wanted to ask about the result but was afraid of getting chewed out, so he kept quiet.
It was Xander who broke the silence. “We won.”
Tyrell’s eyes widened in shock. “We won? he wondered. ‘How’s that even possible?
Seeing his shock, Xander couldn’t help but gloat. “Cameron turned the whole game around. He absolutely destroyed the Horizon,”
Tyrell was completely stunned. ‘Cameron? It was actually Cameron who turned things around? That’s insane, he thought.
Xander followed Cameron into the bathroom.
“Why are you following me?” Cameron frowned.
Xander froze. ‘Wait, we’re in the bathroom now? he thought.
Cameron turned to enter a stall.
Somehow, Xander’s gaze dropped to Cameron’s uniform pants.
“Cameron, why is there red on your pants?” Xander called out.
Cameron spun around. “What? Where?”
Xander pointed to the back of her pants. “Right there.”
Cameron immediately reached back to touch the spot. Her fingers came away with faint traces of blood. She stood there for a second, horrified, before bolting into the stall and locking the door behind her.
“Cameron, what’s wrong?” Xander knocked on the door.
But Cameron didn’t answer.
Tyrell, hearing the commotion, walked in curiously. “Xan, what’s going on?”
Xander pointed to his own pants. “Cameron’s bleeding.”
“From there? Maybe it’s hemorrhoids.” Tyrell suggested.
“Hemorrhoids?” Xander stared at the stall door in disbelief. “Cameron, how do you have hemorrhoids at your age?”
“Can you shut up?” Cameron snapped.
Of course, it wasn’t hemorrhoids. Cameron had gotten her period. And naturally, it had to come now of all times. No wonder her stomach had been bothering her all day.
Tyrell and Xander, these two idiots, thought Cameron had hemorrhoids. Actually, that misunderstanding worked out better. Explaining periods to two teenage boys wasn’t a conversation she wanted to have.
“Hey, I’m just trying to help, Xander said.
“If you want to help, let me borrow your pants,” Cameron replied.
“Huh?” Xander was confused. “Why would Cameron need my pants for hemorrhoids?’ he thought.
“Xan, her pants have blood on them. Obviously she can’t keep wearing them,” Tyrell explained.
Xander was wearing his basketball jersey, but
In the locker room.
Successfully unlocked!
“Cam, why not wear mine instead?” Tyrell offer. Ever gerne ang puti eron had turned the game around, Tyrell had started speaking to her with newfound respect. Real skill earned everyone’s respect eventually.
Xander smacked Tyrell on the head. “No one wants your pants.” He called to Cameron, “Hang tight, I’ll get you my spare pair.”
Xander then passed the pants to Cameron under the stall door.
Cameron couldn’t worry about her germaphobia right now. She had no spare underwear, so she wrapped toilet paper around herself about a dozen times to avoid staining Xander’s pants. Thank goodness his pants were big enough that no one could tell anything was off.
Cameron needed to buy pads and new pants ASAP. But first, there was something more important to handle.
Cameron pulled open the door.
Xander noticed her pale face. “You okay?”
Instead of answering, Cameron asked, “Could I ask you guys for a favor?”
“What is it?” Xander tilted his head
Cameron pressed her lips together. “Today’s situation. Could you both pretend you never saw it?”
What situation today?” Xander asked.
Tyrell jumped in quickly “Xan, I think Cam’s talking about the hemorrhoid issue.”
“That’s it?” Xander looked puzzled. ‘Is that really something worth hiding? he thought.
“Xan, it’s actually pretty embarrassing.” Tyrell explained. He turned to Cameron with a smile. “Don’t worry, Cam. My lips are sealed” He made a zipping motion across his mouth.
Then, Tyrell added eagerly, “I can go grab you some hemorrhoid cream right now if you want. You just wait here.”
Before he could leave, Xander grabbed him by the collar. “Get back here. Since when did you become such a kiss-ass?”
Tyrell laughed nervously. He’d been disrespectful to Cameron before because he hadn’t known what she was truly capable of. Now that he knew, his attitude had done a complete 180.
“Thanks, but that won’t be necessary, Cameron said. “Just don’t tell anyone about what happened today.”
“Won’t say a word,” Tyrell promised quickly.
Xander raised an eyebrow. “Well, you’re asking for my help. What are you offering in return?”
Cameron’s face was pale from the pain in her stomach. “Funny how quickly you forget who helped you win the game.”
Xander was speechless. ‘Fine, he did save the day, he thought. If it hadn’t been for Cameron, they definitely would have lost, and Xander would’ve been completely humiliated.
“Alright, Xander said magnanimously. “I’ll keep your secret.”
Cameron nodded. “I’ll wash your pants before I give them back.”
“Whatever.” Xander shrugged, clearly unbothered.
Cameron folded the school pants she’d just changed out of and headed straight out of the locker room. Xander immediately followed, with Tyrell right behind him.
“Stop following me,” Cameron frowned. ‘How am I supposed to buy pads with them trailing me?’ she thought.
Xander stopped in his tracks. “Where are you going?”
Cameron glanced back at him without answering and just kept walking.
Xander started to follow again, but Tyrell grabbed his arm. “Dude, Cam’s probably going to buy hemorrhoid cream or something. He’d be super embarrassed if we tagged along.”
“What’s there to be embarrassed about? We’re all guys, Xander said with a dismissive pout.
