Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Tiana said, “Xander, if you still see me as your aunt, don’t make things harder for me.”
Xander sighed and left the office.
Elijah walked into the classroom with his books. Once seated, he asked Cameron, “Did you hear what happened between Xander and Austin?”
“Yeah” Cameron nodded.
She’d heard about it from her classmates, Cameron was a bit surprised, and she thought, “Xander and Austin had a fight? What could they have possibly fought about?
Elijah flipped open his textbook. “I heard Tiana is planning to have Xander transfer to another school”
Cameron wondered in shock. “Transfer to another school? Is it really that serious?”
Elijah commented erally, “if he transfers, you won’t have anyone bothering you anymore
Cameron forced a smile. Honestly, she didn’t find Xander to annoying that she wanted him to disappear from this school. After all, Xander was kind of her meal ticket.
After the evening self-study, Cameron planned to stop by the infirmary to check on Austin
Elijah caught up to Cameron and asked, “Cameron, are you heading to the infirmary?”
Cameron nodded. “Wanna come with me?”
Elijah nodded. “Sure.” He also wanted to see how Austin was doing.
In the infirmary, Austin was already
He lay on the bed with a band-aid on his forehead, phone in hand, a faint smile tugging at his lips
Linda had just messaged him-Xander was transferring to another school.
Earlier, Tiana had brought Xander over, but Austin kept pretending to be out cold.
Xander got impatient and left right away.
Austin’s fingers gently brushed over the band-aid on his forehead, which still hurt a little.
He thought, ‘But for Cam, it was totally worth it. Since Xander dares to mess with Cam, he has to pay the price. Kicking him out of Langford Academy works for me. At least he won’t be hanging around in front of Cam anymore,”
“Austin.” Cameron waved her hand in front of his eyes when she saw him lying in the bed, grinning like a fool.
Austin thought, it was totally worth it. How could it not be holdes, it’s not like bything serious happened, just scraped my forehead But kicked out of Langford Academy. So yeah, definitely worth it.”
Cameron said gratefully. “Thank you, Austin.
Honestly, Cameron had to admit that she was pretty lucky of the four roommates in Room 316, aside from Xander being a bit noisy, the other three were all rice.
When Austin heard Cameron thank him again and again, his eyes lit up even more.
He grinned, the dimple on his right cheek showing faintly. “No need to thank me, Cam. I’m just happy I could help”
Cameron forced a helpless smile at that. She didn’t know why, but she always ended up owing people for no mason, no matter whether it was Bradley. Elijah, or Austin.
Watching Cameron and Austin interact, Elijah felt a strange pang in his chest, though he couldn’t say why. He didn’t even know where that feeling came from.
Bradley spoke up, “Cameron, do you really want Xander to transfer?”
Cameron thought, “Why hy did he ask me that?’ me?”
Cameron said, “Is this really up to me
“I think it is,” Bradley said.
Elijah nodded. “Yeah, I think you can decide that with just a nod
Cameron didn’t know how to reply
Austin thought, ‘Is Cam really that impressive? It’s really that easy for Cam, but I went through all that trouble. But if Xander stays, wouldn’t that mean everything I did tonight was for nothing?
*Plus, Xander always asks Cam for tutoring, taking up all his free tire. He’s so annoying. Still, if Cam doesn’t want Xander to transfer, I’m fine with it Whatever Cam says goes. Cam is always right!
Austin asked, “Cam, what do you think?”
Cameron said, “Austin, it’s really up to you, not me. What do you want to do?”
Austin said, “Cam, I’ll go with whatever you say.”
Cameron didn’t know how to reply. In the end, the ball was back in Cameron’s court. It was really up to him to decide whether Xander could stay.
Just then, there was a knock at the dorm room door.
A voice rang out. “Hey, guys, are are you s still up? This Tiana. Mind if I come in?”
Cameron and the others were startled.
Elijah walked over and opened the door.
Standing outside wasn’t just Tiana, who was all smiles. There was also Xander, looking like he’d just swallowed a lemon
When Xander saw Elijah open the door, he didn’t say a word. He just rolled his eyes
Tidna smiled. “Sorry to bother you guys. I brought Khider along to check on Austin).
“Come in.” Elijah held the door open.
Tiana shot Xander a look. Before they came, she’d already given him a thorough rundown of what he was supposed to do
Xander lowered his head, staring at the tips of his shoes. The shoes he was wearing were totally out of style. He decided he’d toss them as soon as he back.
Tiana walked into the dorm first, Xander followed right behind her,
“Hi, Ms. Murphy.” Cameron and Bradley greeted Tiana in unison.
Facing Cameron, Tiana’s smile grew even warmer as she said, “Hello, Cameron”
Tiana nodded to Bradley “Hello, Bradley.”
Austin, sitting in his chair, greeted her weakly. “Thanks for coming, Ms. Murphy.”
Cameron shot Austin a glance.
Tiana hurried over to Austin. “Austin, why are you sitting in a chair? You should get into bed and get some proper rest. How are you feeling? Does your forehead still hurt?”
Austin replied in a feeble voice, ” still hurts a bit. Thank you for your concern, Ms. Murphy, I just don’t have the strength to climb up to bed.”
Tiana said right away, “The dorm setup here really isn’t practical. Austin, you’re not feeling well, so it’s totally understandable you can’t climb up.
She smiled and added, “How about i amange a new room for you later 71’ll be easier for you to rest”
Xanderstood right behind his aunt, rolling his eyes.
He thought bitterly, “My proud, no nonsense aunt has never been this attentive to anyone except Mr. Drake. Well, and Cameron. But that little troublemaker actually deserves respect.
“Why does this sickly guy get special treatment? Just because he’s good at playing the victian? Please, I’m not stupid. Austin is totally setting me up. Seriously, how sneaky he is
Austin shook his head. “No need, Ms. Murphy. I’ll just stay here.”
He thought, As long as Cany’s here, I’m not going anywhere.
“Ms. Murphy, do you have anything else to say?” Austin glanced at Xander, who was still standing behind her, looking (aurebellious an
Tiana smiled. “Austin, I brought Xander here to apologize for what happened this afternoon. It was his fault”
As she spoke, she shot Xander a look
Xander opened his mouth, but the words “I’m sorry” just wouldn’t come out
This was way too hard. Xander could hardly admit he was wrong. Besides, it wasn’t even his fault. Austin was the one playing the victim here.
“Xander.” Tiana frowned at him when he still didn’t say anything
Xander took a deep breath. He knew his aunt loved him, and he couldn’t make things difficult for her.
Xander finally looked at Austin and said, “Sorry”
Austin thought, “That apology is so half-hearted’
Austin didn’t say a word
