Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
“Cameron” A crisp voice from the doorway cut through their conversation, it was none other than Xander
Cameron looked up, her eyes cold as she stared at him, xander beckoned to her. “Cameron, come out here for a sec”
“Wow, it’s Xander He’s so hot,” one of the girls in class whispered, practically swooning.
“Yeah, he’s hot, but don’t we have our own hotties right here? Two of them, actually,” a guy responded, nodding toward Cameron and Elijah.
“They’re all hot, but you get tired of looking at the same faces every day, you know?”
Everyone rolled their eyes at that.
Cameron didn’t budge. Elijah glanced at her. “Xander’s asking for fou
After a moment of silence, Cameron finally stood up and left the classroom.
Xander glared at her. “Why are you giving me that look? I never said I’d help Milena.”
Cameron looked up at him. “So you’re not helping her?”
Xander nodded. “Nope.”
The tension in Cameron’s faco finally ossed.
“Look at you,” Xander said, annoyed. “You think I can’t tell right from wrong? You said they’re human traffickers. Of course I wouldn’t help them. Jeez”
He reached out and lightly smacked Cameron’s head. Her pouty face made it impossible for him to resist.
Cameron stepped back. “Don’t touch me.”
Xander was instantly at a loss for words. “Is his germaphobia really that bad?’ he thought.
“At least your moral compass works, Cameron said before walking back into the classroom,
K?nder stood there, dumbfounded. When has my moral compass ever not worked?” he thought. It’s always worked just fine, tha
Back at her desk, Cameron looked noticeably happler. xander took off, and Llijah studied the subtle changes in Cameron’s expression. “So Cameron was upset because of Kander?’ he thought. He could hear what they’d been talking about outside the classroom.
“Can Xander actually affect her mood now? Elijah wondered. Usually, no matter how much noite Xander made, Cameron’s face remained completaly blank.
Elijah’s pen pressed against his desk. Something was shifting between them, though he couldn’t quite put his finger on what exactly.
Just before class started, Cameron got a WhatsApp message from Bradley.
Bradley: [Cameron, those two traffickers have been taken to detention awaiting trial and sentencing.
Cameron smiled faintly: Thanks. That was quick.
Bradley: [Well, the audio evidence you provided was really solid. All credit to you.]
After a few minutes, Cameron asked: (Brad, did you listen to the recording?]
Bradley: [ didn’t listen to it. Why?]
Cameron had told him she had a recording of Martin and Heidi’s confession. Trusting her completely, Bradley hadn’t even opened the flash drive to vedly the files before sending them by same day courier to his law firm.
Cameron: Oh, nothing. If Brad had listened, he would’ve found out about my male disguise, she thought. Whatever. He’ll find out eventually anyway!
Bradley: My colleague says the recording you provided was super helpful. Don’t worry, Cameron, those traffickers are going to pay for what they did.]
Cameron: Great, thanks Brad.]
Bradley: No big deal.]
Class was starting, so Cameron tucked her phone away.
After evening study hall, Cameron and Elijah headed to hear Austin play piano.
Elijah clutched his textbooks to his chest. “if you’re really into piano performances, I could get some tickets to shows at the concert hall,” he said
“Hearing professionals play-now that’s a real treat for the
‘Elijah thought
Cameron shook her head. “It’s fine, Elijah. I don’t actually love piano music. I just didn’t want to turn Austin down.”
Cameron know about Austin’s background and felt sorry for him. She pitied him. ‘It’s just listening to him play piano,” she thought. Not exactly a huge commitment.
That was why Cameron hadn’t refused his invitation.
But those words hit Elijah differently than intended. ‘Not wanting to reject Austin?’ he thought.
In Elijah’s mind, Cameron had always been someone who handled things decisively. Like how he’d repeatedly shut down Xander, sometimes even throwing him over his shoulder when things got heated
“He’s actually going soft and can’t reject Austin? Elijah thought. “Has Austin really become that important to him in just a few days?”
Elijah kept quiet about it. But when they reached the door of the music room, he couldn’t help asking “Cameron, when did you and Austin get so close?”
For some reason, the question lett a weird feeling in his chest.
Cameron froze. “Me and Austin? Close?’ she thought. ‘Since when were we close at all?”
Elijah’s random question caught Cameron completely off guard. She had no idea how to respond. “We’re okay, I guess,” she finally said, keeping it vague
Elijah glanced at her but didn’t push it further. They walked into the music room together
“Whoa! Elijah and Cameron. Two of the hottest guys coming to hear Austin play? Austin’s got serious pull, someone called out.
This isn’t
“This their first time, chill out,” another voice responded.
“Cameron is so freaking gorgeous, Standing next to Elijah and still not getting outshined. That’s impressive”
Cameron and Elijah’s arrival immediately drew everyone’s attention in the music room.
“Cameron, Elijah, over here!” Austin waved, gesturing to the front row seats he’d saved for them.
Austin had spotted Cameron the moment he walked in. He watched him from the stage with a smal
Cameron gave him a slight nod In acknowledgment, and Austin’s smile grow even brighter,
Elijah watched the exchange between them, trying to keep his face neutral. It seemed like Cameron and Austin had gotten a lot closer lately. But ther hadn’t actually spent that much time together.
“And I’m the one who hangs out with Cameron the most,” Elijah thought. The moment this crossed his mind, his brows furrowed deeply.
‘Why am I even thinking like this? Elijah thought. Cameron and I are just friends and roommates. That’s it
Austin’s fingers danced across the plane keys on stage. The crowd of admits gared up at him with looks of appreciation and adoration
Cameron watched too, a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.
Meanwhile, Elijah’s frown deepened as his thoughts drifted a million miles away. By the time he snapped back to reality, Austin had already finished playing three songs
The audience enpted in thunderous applause. Elijah raised his hands and clapped politely.
On stage, Austin stood up with a beaming smile, his eyes bright with excitement. He walked to the edge of the stage and took a graceful bow “Cameron he called out, “would you join me in playing a piece together?”
Austin’s eyes fixed on Cameron as he waited for an answer, his smile never altering
“Cameron plays piano? No way) He’s already amazing at basketball, and now he can play plano too? Talk about multi talented. I never would’ve pessed,” one muttered,
“Oh my gosh. Getting to play four hands with Austin is like, a huge honor. I’m recording this.”
“Does Cameron actually know how to play? Why isn’t he moving?”
Austin’s invitation had everyone buzzing with excitement.
Cameron sat in her seat seat, feeling trapped. She’d only come to listen, not perform.
Elijah turned to her, surprised. “You know how to play?”
Cameron nodded. “A little bit.”
“Maybe you shouldn’t-“Eljah started to say, but before he could finish, Cameron slowly rose to her feet.
Instead of taking the stairs, Cameron placed her hands on the stage-which came up to her chest-and effortlessly hoisted herself up with one smooth motion. The move was seriously cool.
“Whoa!” As soon as Cameron hit the stage, the students started hooting and hollering. They were clearly pumped for the performance.
