Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Bradley looked a bit surprised. “Pharmacology? You’re into that?” up, so I’ve been thinking about what to major in Fended up choosing pharmacology. I think it’s really cool and
Cameron nodded. “The SAT is coming up, s pretty interesting.”
Bradley nodded. “Yeah, it is pretty cool.”
He walked over to the bookshelf, searched for a moment, and soon handed Cameron a book. “Is this the one you’re looking for?”
Cameron took the book and nodded, “Yup, this is the one. Thanks, Brad. I didn’t expect the study to have such a good selection.”
She’d just mentioned it offhand without expecting the book to actually be on the shelf.
Bradley gestured to the armchair nearby, signaling for Cameron to have a seat. Cameron sat down, holding the book in her hands.
“Cameron, are you thinking about studying medicine? Do you want to be a doctor?” Bradley asked.
Cameron shook her head. “No, Brad. I don’t want to be a doctor. I want to study pharmaceuticals.”
She didn’t need to learn-she already knew it. But in this world, she needed a legitimate identity to create m?dicine.
“Pharmaceuticals?” Bradley looked surprised. “That’s a tough field. The work’s even harder than being a doctor.”
Being a doctor was exhausting, but working in pharmaceuticals was even tougher. But honestly, it sounded pretty cool.
Cameron shrugged. “I don’t mind the hard work. I’m just really interested in it.”
Bradley smiled. “I was actually thinking, if you want to study medicine, t could introduce you to my younger brother. He’s already a fantastic doctor.”
Plus, his maternal side of the family has been in medicine for generations.
Cameron raised an eyebrow. “Your brother? How old is he?”
“16,” Bradley replied.
Cameron blinked, momentarily stunned. Seeing her reaction, Bradley chuckled. “You don’t believe me?”
Cameron laughed, a little in disbelief. “No, I believe you. I’m just surprised your brother is that skilled at such a young age.”
Of course, she believed him. Bradley didn’t have a reason to lie about this. Also, he wouldn’t lie about something like that.
Bradley smiled and let the topic drop. He wasn’t the type to brag, and honestly, anyone hearing about his family might think it sounded a little unbelievable.
He went back to flipping through his law book, and Cameron flipped open her own.
Although she was already familiar with the content, it never hurts to review it. Plus, she might even learn something new that she had missed before this.
After that, neither of them said a word. The study was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. Their reflections appeared in the large floor-to-ceiling windows, peaceful and beautiful.
A while passed before Cameron put her book down and stretched her neck. “Brad, I’m getting sleepy. I’m going to head to bed.”
Bradley’s eyes landed on the obsidian stud in Cameron’s right ear. He asked, “You’ve been wearing that earring this whole time?”
Cameron reached up to touch it and nodded. “Yeah”
Bradley said, “It looks good on you.”
But maybe it’s time for a change.
Cameron smiled. “Thanks, Brad. Good night/”
Bradley smiled back. “Good night.”
When Cameron woke up the next morning, the sun was already high in the sky, its rays spilling into the room.
She rolled over under the covers and suddenly remembered she had plans with Austin. Quickly getting out of bed, she washed up and hurried downstairs.
Bradley and Pearl were watching TV in the living room.
“Morning, Brad. Morning, Pearl.” Cameron greeted cheerfully.
Pearl barked, enthusiastically rubbing its head against her leg. Seeing this, Cameron smiled and gave its head a gentle scratch.
“Morning. Breakfast is ready,” Bradley said as he stood up.
“I’ll skip breakfast, Brad,” Cameron replied.
“You have plans?” Bradley asked, noticing her in a rush.
Cameron nodded. “Yeah, I need to head back to Noble Vista. I promised to meet Austin there.”
Even though she hadn’t set a specific time to meet up with Austin, she figured he would be out as early as he could since he disliked being at home.
Bradley put down the remote and stood up. “I’ll give you a ride.”
Cameron paused for a moment, then nodded. “Alright, thanks.”
Once she got her license, she wouldn’t have to keep bothering Bradley for rides.
Sitting in the car, Cameron sent a message on WhatsApp to Austin. [Aus, I’m on my way now. Should be there in about an hour.]
Bradley glanced over at her. He rested one hand on the wheel and the other on the window, his long fingers tapping the glass. “So, what are you meeting Austin for?”
Cameron turned to look at him. “It’s nothing.”
Bradley thought, ‘Nothing, huh? Then why is he in a hurry?’
Cameron glanced at him and explained, “Aus just wants to hang out at my place for a bit.”
Hearing Cameron call Austin by his nickname made Bradley tighten his grip on the steering wheel.
Even though Cameron had explained why she was so familiar with Austin, hearing it still made Bradley feel uncomfortable, so he didn’t say anything else.
Samuel didn’t expect to get a text from Cameron so early in the morning. He was so excited about it that he nearly rolled right off the bed.
He smirked, thinking, ‘Look at him, walking right into my trap. At the end of the day, he’s still just a clueless kid, and he thinks he can fight me?’
Samuel replied: [Cam, I’ll head over now too. I should get there before you. See you soon.]
“Noble Vista…” Samuel tried to recall; then it hit him that Austin had brought up the matter about buying a house in that neighborhood back then.
But Samuel didn’t think Austin was worthy of it. When Samuel arrived at Noble Vista’s entrance, he was even more convinced that Austin really didn’t deserve it, as the houses here were too posh for him.
“Just drop me off here, Brad,” Cameron said as the car slowed near the entrance.
“I’ll drive you in,” Bradley said.
“It’s fine, Brad. I’m grabbing breakfast real quick.”
-Bradley stayed silent, but his eyes narrowed slightly as he thought, ‘Is Cameron buying breakfast for Austin? He really does go out of his way for Austin, but I’ve never been that lucky.’
Still, he pulled the car to the curb.
“Thanks, Brad,” Cameron said as she stepped out.
Bradley lingered around for a moment, watching her walk off through the rearview mirror, until the car behind honked and forced him to d
Cameron bought two breakfast sets, then returned to Noble Vista with the bags in hand. As she reached the door, she heard movement inside. way.
Since Austin knew her password, she figured he must’ve arrived already.
She keyed in the password and pushed the door open, only to find Samuel lounging on the sofa with his feet propped up on the coffee table like he owned the place.
“Hey, Cam. You’re here,” Samuel said, dropping his feet and grinning smugly.
Cameron froze in the doorway. If Samuel were here, Austin, the poor guy, had been threatened.
Samuel shot a look at the eight bodyguards behind him. “What are you all standing around for? Go bring my man in for me.
“Got it, Mr. Fraser,” the bodyguards answered in unison.
Standing at the doorway, Cameron said, “Don’t bother. I can walk in by myself.” Cameron walked in, closed the door, and locked it behind her in one smooth motion.
Samuel gave a low chuckle, smirking as he said, “You’ve got some guts, kid.”
Cameron smiled. “Well, yeah. I grew up getting scared out of my mind all the time.”
As she spoke, she sat down at the dining table and started unpacking the breakfast she’d brought.
She had gotten one order of scrambled eggs, one plate of sausage patties and biscuits, two bowls of oatmeal with mixed toppings, and two sides of buttered corn.
