Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
When Cameron received Austin’s message, she’d just finished dinner with Bradley.
Bradley was watching a legal channel while Cameron played with Pearl.
Pearl had thrived in the castle, hunting in the rear primeval forest daily. Its fur was sleeker, and its body had grown round and plump.
Cameron rubbed its head. “Pearl, you need to lose weight.”
Pearl let out a disgruntled snort.
Just then, her phone pinged. Cameron picked it up and froze at the message.
Austin had sent a simple text. Austin: [Cameron, can you wish me a happy birthday?]
It was Austin’s birthday. He’d probably wanted to say this in his afternoon message, too.
“What’s wrong?” Bradley held the remote, catching Cameron’s startled reaction from the corner of his eye.
Cameron said, “Brad, I need to go out.”
“Why?” Bradley looked at her.
Cameron didn’t explain further, standing to go upstairs.
Since she didn’t elaborate, Bradley didn’t press. By the time Cameron came down, he’d already arranged a driver for her.
Bradley asked, “Will you be back tonight?” cameron said, “I don’t know!
Bradley nodded, “Alright, Call me if you need anything I’ll keep my phone on?
Cameron paused, then asked, “Brad, aren’t you going to ask what I’m doing?”
Bradley smiled. “You’re an adult. I trust you know what you’re doing.”
Bradley knew Cameron didn’t want to tell him. Adults needed to respect each other’s space, so her silence was fifie.
Cameron nodded.
After sending the message, Austin waited minutes for a reply, but none came.
He regretted sending it and tried to recall the message, but it was too late.
Nearing midnight, after showering, Austin lay in bed, laughing self-deprecatingly. He murmured, “Happy birthday to me.”
“Happy birthday.” The room lights suddenly went out. The next moment, light shone from the doorway.
Austin gasped in shock as Cameron stepped in, holding a cake and smiling at him. “Aus, happy birthday. I wish you peace, joy, and good health in the future,” she said.
Austin was stunned to see Cameron suddenly appear at the door with a cake in her hands.
His amber pupils contracted sharply. Even though he was seeing it with his own eyes, he could hardly believe it.
“Cameron?” It took Austin a moment to find his voice. “Why are you here?”
Cameron walked over to him with the cake. The room was dark, and the candlelight lit up both their faces.
Cameron said, “Didn’t you text me that today’s your birthday?”
Austin was so excited he stammered. “Y-Yes, today really is my birthday, but how did you get in? Fraser Villa has tight security.”
Cameron brushed it off. “They couldn’t stop me. Aus, the candle’s about to go out-make a wish quickly,”
Austin was still a bit dazed, but he obediently followed Cameron’s words, clasping his hands together and closing his eyes.
After making a wish, Austin opened his eyes and stared at Cameron.
Cameron said, “Blow out the candle.”
Austin blew out the candle with a smile.
Cameron turned on the lights, set the cake down, and said, “Aus, happy birthday. It’s time to cut the cake.”
Austin smiled and walked up behind Cameron. “Cameron, let’s not rush to cut the cake yet.”
“Wha?” Cameron looked confused.
Austin said, “Cameron, I’m really touched that you came all the way here in the middle of the night to celebrate my birthday. Can I hug you?”
Cameron eyed him skeptically.
Austin’s ears turned red. “I-I don’t mean anything else. I’m just… really moved.”
Cameron stared at him and said earnestly, “Sorry, Aus, I can’t.”
She disliked being too close to people, especially since Austin was a boy. Although she dressed as a boy, she was biologically female, so she wouldn’t allow Austin to hug her.
Austin froze at Cameron’s rejection, just as he had when she first appeared.
He thought, ‘We’re both guys-what’s wrong with a light hug?’
Cameron’s cleanliness obsession had reached an extreme level.
Austin looked down at his white silk bathrobe. “Cameron, I just showered-I’m not dirty.”
After a moment of silence, Cameron pointed to the cake. “Enjoy the cake. I’ll be going now.” With that, she turned to leave.
“Wait, Cameron!” Austin called out quickly. “I was just kidding.”
Cameron turned back. “Alright, cut the cake.”/
Austin rushed to the sofa, sliced the cake, and handed the first piece to Cameron.
“Thanks,” Cameron said, taking it.
The chike looked delicious. Since she didn’t know Austin’s preferences, she’d bought a strawbeny take the kind she fled.
Cameron scooped a bite with her spoon and put it in her mouth. The sweetness instantly filled fier mouth, making her relax.
Loving sweets was a girly trail, and even in boy’s clothing, she was no exception.
“Is it good?” Austin stood beside Cameron and asked, seeing her enjoy it..
Cameron nodded.
Austin took a bite of cake, too, but found it a bit too sweet.
He said, “Cameron, I think the cake is delicious too. Thanks for coming to celebrate my birthday-I’m really happy. You’re the second person to wish me a happy birthday.”
Cameron ate the cake and said, “It’s okay.”
Seeing how happily Cameron was eating, Austin cut another piece for her and handed it over as soon as she finished the first,
Cameron smiled and thanked him.
Austin said, “Cameron, has anyone ever told you that you look kind of cute when you eat, like a girl?”
Cameron nearly bit through her fork.
She turned to eye Austin suspiciously, wondering if he’d discovered she was
Even if he had, Cameron wouldn’t deny it. girl.
Austin waved his hands hurriedly when he saw her gaze. “I meant you eat politely, not that you look like a girl.”
“Oh,” Cameron replied noncommittally.
She glanced at Austin’s barely touched cake and asked, “Not your favorite flavor?”
Austin shook his head. “No, I love it.”
To prove he liked the strawberry cake, he took a huge bite.
Austin smiled and said, “Cameron, I’m really happy today-I never expected you to come. I’ll celebrate your birthday too when it comes.”
Cameron said, “My birthday already passed.”
Austin asked, “Who did you spend your birthday with?”
Cameron said, “Myself.”
