Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
“Hey, little brat, have you figured out which college you want to apply to?” Xander asked as he chewed.
Xander wondered, ‘It’d be perfect if we could end up at the same university. But honestly, that’s probably not gonna happen.’
Bradley frowned. “Xander, can I give you some advice?”
“What kind of advice?” Xander asked.
Bradley replied, “You could just call Cameron by his name, you know. Calling him little brat all the time is seriously note
Xander hadn’t expected that this was the advice Bradley wanted to say.
Xander thought. What’s the big deal? Come on, even the brat himself doesn’t care. Why is he making such a fuss?
Elijah chimed in, “Brad, you said exactly what I was thinking.”
Elijah also thought giving people random nicknames was s actually pretty rude.
Xander stared at them, stunned.
Austin added, “You can just use his name.”
Xander mumbled inwardly, ‘They’re all taking Bradley’s side? Funny how nobody said a word until he brought it up.
Xander’s face instantly darkened. “You guys are just targeting me, aren’t you? Even the brat hasn’t complained, so what are you all so worked up about?”
Bradley said, “Are you sure Cameron doesn’t mind? Maybe he’s just being polite. Just because he doesn’t call you out doesn’t mean you should keep it up.”
Xander shot Bradley a fierce glare and then turned to Cameron. “Hey, brat, do you actually mind me calling you that?”
Xander wondered, ‘I’ve been calling him that for months, you know. If he did mind it, wouldn’t he have said something sooner?”
Cameron took her sweet time finishing off the lamb and then shot back, “Would you mind if I called you ‘little idiot’?”
Xander didn’t expect Cameron to say that.
Austin had just taken a sip of his drink, and hearing that, he sprayed it everywhere. Luckily, most of the food on the table was already finished.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to do that.” Austin apologized in a hurry.
He wondered, ‘Cam is so funny!’
Xander glared at Cameron and ran his hand over his head. “Am I really an idiot to you?”
Elijah retorted, “Is Cameron a brat or what?”
Xander replied, “Isn’t he? You know how much crap he’s pulled. That nickname suits him perfectly.”
-Elijah shook his head. “You’re hopeless.”
Xander snapped, “Oh, cut it out. Stop acting like you’re someone nice.”
Elijah shot Xander a frosty look. He couldn’t even be bothered to respond. He thought he and Xander were just not on the same level.
The air felt a little tense. Austin stood up and cleared his throat. “We’re pretty much done eating. I’ll clear the table,”
Bradley said, “Xander, time for you to head back.”
Xander got up with a dark look on his face. When he reached the door, he suddenly blurted out, “Little brat! I’ll call you whatever I want. What are you gonna do about it?” With that, he swaggered out.
Bradley frowned, thinking, ‘Xander’s way too cocky. He really needs a reality check.’ didn’t show any emotion but just quietly cleared ine ense four of them worked together and finished cleaning up in no time, they put the leftovers into three bags
Bradley zand, Til take the trash out, it’s hot. If we leave it here, it’ll start to stink
Cameron said, “Let me do it.
She was the one who invited everyone tonight, and she thought it was only right for her to handle the cleanup.
But Bradley had already grabbed the trash bags. “Let me handle it.” He walked out of the dorm with the bags.
Elijah said, “Cameron, Xander’s been really rude to you. You shouldn’t bother tutoring him anymore.”
Cameron replied, “As a student with sports skills, he could easily get into a top university with his grades. It’s fine if I stop helping him.”
Elijah snorted, “You’re really nice.”
Cameron didn’t reply.
Austin said, “Cam’s just being the bigger person and letting it go, but honestly, Xan was out of line this time.”
Sometimes, a nickname could haunt someone for life.
Bradley went downstairs, tossed out the trash, pulled out his phone, and called Xander. “Where are you?”
“Why do you care where I am?” Xander snapped.
Bradley said, “Xander, you seem to hate me, huh?”
Xander shot back, “What, you just noticed? Bradley, who do you think you are? Some kind of hero? Give me a break. How I talk to Cameron is my business. Why are you butting in?”
“Where are you?” Bradley repeated.
“What do you want?” Xander barked.
Bradley said, “Since you’re so unhappy with me, and honestly, I’m not thrilled with you either. How about we settle this face to face?”
“Fine. You think I’m scared of you? Where are you?” Xander asked.
“Meet me at the field,” Bradley said.
“See you there,” Xander replied.
Five minutes later, Bradley and Xander showed up together on the school field. It was almost midnight, so the place was completely empty.
Xander cocked his chin, totally unbothered. “So, what’s up?”
Bradley said, “Let’s settle this like men.”
Xander shot back, “You wanna fight? Fine, I’m game.”
Bradley took off his gold-rimmed glasses, revealing a pair of sharp, deep-set eyes.
Xander snorted.
Bradley said expressionlessly, “I’ll let you make the first move.”
Xander started backing away. “No way I’m fighting with you. The SATs are almost here. Are you trying to get me in trouble, Bradley?”
As soon as he finished, he turned and ran. He sprinted off like someone was chasing him.
Bradley was speechless.
Bradley watched as andet sprinted oft. He then slowly put on his glasses,
Bradley swore Inwardly, ‘One of these days, I’m definitely going to teach Xander a lesson. That guy is just begging for ” beating?
By the time Bradley got back, Cameron had already finished her shower. But instead of getting into bed, she was sitting on the chair,
Bradley pushed open the door. “Still not asleep?”
Cameron asked, “Brad, what took you so long?”
“I got a call, and it held me up,” Bradley replied.
Cameron nodded and then climbed into her bed.
Bradley said, “Cameron, don’t be so nice to Xander. That kid really needs to be taught a lesson.”
Cameron replied indifferently, “Brad, the SAT is almost here. Who knows if we’ll even see each other again after that.” So, Cameron really didn’t care.
After Cameron said that, Bradley suddenly went quiet. www
He thought, ‘Yeah, the SAT is just around the corner. After that, we’ll all go our separate ways.
‘Cameron wants to study pharmacology. I’m determined to get into the University of Political Science and Law. How many chances will we have to meet again in the future?’
Bradley adjusted his glasses while thinking.
When Elijah heard Cameron’s words, he had a faint smile.
