Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
If it were any other student, their parents would’ve been called in several times by now.
But when it came to Xander, Brody could only turn a blind eye.
Now that Xander had finally made progress, Brody was over the moon. He could finally hold his head high in front of Tiana.
The classroom erupted in thunderous applause.
“Good job, Xan. You’re awesome. Guess those tutoring fees were worth it.” Tyrell, in the back row, gave Xander a big thumbs-up.
“Yeah.” Xander raised his eyebrow, looking all smug.
On the outside, Xander managed to keep his cool, but inside, he was absolutely beaming.
All those late nights grinding through practice problems these past two weeks had finally paid off.
Xander just wanted Cameron to see that he was actually pretty amazing too. After school, Xander planned to find Cameron and show off a little.
After school, Elijah turned to Cameron. “Wanna celebrate it?”
Cameron had just gotten up. She paused for a moment, then nodded. “Sure.”
For her, it was really something worth celebrating.
“Cameron.” Just as she finished speaking, Brody hurried in from the hallway. “I almost forgot Mr. Drake invited you to lunch today.”
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Thinking Cameron was just being shy, Brody smiled, “You did so well this time, Mr. Drake’s really happy bon’t worry I’ll go with you.
Cameron asked, “Mr. Graham, can I bring someone with me?”
Well, since Mr. Drake invited ime, I can refuse, thought Cameron.
“Who do you want to bring?” Brody asked.
Cameron glanced at Elijah. “Elijah.”
Elijah looked at Cameron, a little surprised. Elijah thought, ‘She wants to bring me to lunch with Mr. Drake?’
Brody nodded. “Alright, Elijah, go with Cameron.”
Brody figured it was good for Cameron to have some company anyway.
Elijah nodded. “Okay.”
“Count me in.” Xander raised his hand from the doorway.
“Xander?” Brody recognized him.
Xander walked into the classroom. “Mr. Graham, I heard Mr. Drake is taking Cameron out for a meal. Mind if I tag along?”
“Er…” Brody looked at Xander, a bit surprised and a little unsure.
Brody thought, ‘Bringing just Elijah could be explained-Cameron isn’t big on social gatherings, so having a classmate there would help him feel more comfortable. But bringing two? That’s pushing it.’
Xander immediately pulled out his phone. “Mr. Graham, is my aunt going too? I’ll give her a call.”
Brody adjusted his black-rimmed glasses and nodded. “Yes, Ms. Murphy will be there.”
Xander stepped aside to make the call.
At the same time, Austin and Bradley came to the door of Class 15./
The rest of the students had already left. Only Cameron, Elijah, and Brody were in the classroom.
Brody glanced at Austin and Bradley at the door and asked, “Are you here for Cameron too?”
Austin nodded. “Yes, sir. Is Cam free to go now?”
Elijah chimed in, “Cameron’s having lunch with Mr. Drake.”
Austin had been hoping to have lunch with Cam, but it looked like that was not happening.
“Can I come too?” Bradley said with a smile. “Cameron, I want to celebrate with you.”
Austin added, “Can I come too?”
Brody was at a loss for words.
Seeing Brody’s awkward expression, Cameron said, “Mr. Graham, I can go by myself.”
Cameron turned to Bradley. “How about we have dinner together?”
Honestly, he just got first place in a mock exam, and Cameron didn’t think it was that big of a deat
“Bradley nodded. “Alright, I’ll go with your plan.”
He thought Mr. Drake only invited Cameron, so it wouldn’t really be appropriate for all of them to tag along
Elijah chimed in. “Cameron, you should just go by yourself.”
Austin grinned. “Cam, just don’t forget about me tonight.”
Cameron gave a slight nod.
Xander came back from his call, looking pretty upset.
Not only had Tiana turned him down, but he also got chewed out and warned not to bother Cameron at a time like this.
Xander scowled. “Why are you alt here?”
Austin said, “Xan, we just wanted to celebrate with Cam.”
Xander’s face got even darker. “Celebrate what? Mr. Drake only invited Cameron.”
Cameron said, “Let’s get together tonight.”
After that, Cameron left with Brody.
Xander looked over at Elijah and asked, “You’re not going?”
Elijah replied coolly, “I’m not invited. Why should I bother?”
Xander frowned. “Are you throwing shade at me?”
Elijah shot back, “Is English Literature your worst subject or something?”
Xander blinked. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
Elijah said, “Your comprehensive ability is seriously lacking.”
Xander remained silent, processing his words.
After speaking, Elijah left.
“Damn! You nerd! What are you even so smug about? Cameron still took first place from you,” Xander yelled after him.
Elijah glanced back. “I’m totally fine with it.”
Xander rolled his eyes.
Austin had no intention of getting dragged into the mess. He glanced at Bradley. “Brad, wanna hit the cafeteria together?”
Bradley checked his watch. “You go ahead. I’ve got something to take care of outside.” With that, Bradley walked off too.
Austin watched his straight figure leave, his amber eyes growing a shade darker.
He thought, ‘Are you busy, huh? If you’re really that busy, why did you bother showing up here? You’re just brushing me off, huh? Or is Cam actually special to him?’
Cameron was too excellent, and Austin was already completely taken by Cameron.
Austin couldn’t help but think it Bradley felt the same way Just thinking about it made Austin feel uneasy. cam is mine. No one else gets to take him away! Austin swore to himself. He stood there, his face slowly turning prim
Xander left too, his expression dark.
William invited Cameron to have the meal on the second floor of the school cafeteria, He booked a very private room.
There were only four people in the room-Cameron, William, Brody, and Tiana.
