Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
He gradually smiled. Those online were right-Cameron did play better than Austin
When the place ended, Cameron turned to look at Bradley and asked, “How was that, Brad?”
“You played beautifully Bradley raised his wine glass toward Cameron
Cameron picked up his own glass, gestured in return, and took a slow sip. Putting the glass down, he asked, “What else do you want to hear?
Bradley said, “Play whatever you like, as long as it’s not Twinkle, Twinkle.”
Cameron couldn’t help but laugh. “Okay”
His fingers flew across the keys, and the melodious plano music filled Bradley’s ears. He closed his eyes in enjoyment.
Alter a long time, Cameron finally stopped.
Staring at the sky garden outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, Cameron said, “Brad, it’s dark out.”
Bradley slowly opened his eyes. He put down his glass and turned to look out the window, saying in surprise, “it’s dark already? So soon!”
It was summer, and the day stayed longer than night. They’d come here right after school, so it shouldn’t have gotten dark so quickly.
Cameron stood up and massaged his slightly sore fingers “if I didn’t misread the time, I’ve been playing for two hours”
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Bradley raised his wrist to check his watch. It was already 8-30. He said, “Sorry,
Cameron stretched his neck and said, “I’m not tired, but I’m hungry”
Bradley laughed
“What do you want to P
Cameron asked, “Eat back at Silvermass Castle, or here?”
Bradley said. “Let’s have dinner first.”
The castle was too far away. If they drove back now, it would take at least 40 to 50 minutes, and by then, Cameron would probably be starving
The two drove to a restaurant outside Noble Vista, ordered a few dishes at random, then drove back to Silvemoss Castle
On the way, Cameron fell asleep, leaning against the passenger seat
Bradley parked the car dantly 1500 feet away from Silvermoss Castle, hoping to avoid waking Cammon if Pearl reacted to their arrival, But in his dismay, his phone rang at the word posible moment.
Camemn jolted awake fistantly.
“Sorry, didn’t mean to wake you” Bradley muted his phone.
“It’s okay.” Cameron looked out the window. “Did we aniver”
“Just a few hundred feet let,” Bradley replied.
Cameron adjusted his seat and rubbed his face. “Why do I keep falling asleep in your car” This was the second time he’d doned off during a ride with Bradley.
“You’re probably exhausted,” Bradley said.
Just then, his phone vibrated again. Bradley had to answer it. “Hey, Eddie”
Eddie’s voice came through. “Brad, where are you and Cam? It’s so late-what’re you guys up to?”
“Where are you?” Bradley com countered.
Eddie chuckled, “Guess.”
After a beat of silence, Bradley glanced up at Silvermoss Castle in the distance, suddenly realizing Eddie might already be there.
Eddie whined, “Are you coming back or not? I’m starving here. If you’re not coming, I’m not waiting!”
“We’ve already eaten.” Bradley ended the call abruptly, then turned to Cameron. “Sorry, C
Cameron-Eddie’s here.”
Cameron shrugged. “It doesn’t matter. There are plenty of rooms.”
Eddie’s outgoing personality would Iven things up, anyway.
Bradley frowned slightly and drove into the castle grounds.
Eddie and Pearl stood at the entrance. The moment Cameron stepped out, Pearl bounded over
“Been good at home?” Cameron rubbed its fluffy head. Pearl purred in response, showing that it had behaved.
“Cam.” Eddie waved cheerfully. “You don’t mind me crashing here, right?”
“Of course not. Welcome.” Cameron smiled.
As Cameron walked into the hall with Pearl, Eddie followed her, only for Bradley to grab his arm,
Eddie frowned. “What?”
Bradley asked flatly, “Why are you here, Eddie?”
Eddie said, “Got bored, came to hang out with you.”
“You could’ve gone to Osborne, Reginald, Eric, Dame, Simon… or any of your girlfriends. Why come here?” Bradley said.
Eddie froze, staring at Bradley in mock horror. “Brad, you really don’t want me here? My heart is shattered”
Save it,” Bradley said,
Eddie sighed. “Tank, I was two timing, got caught, and now both girls see huning i
Bradley scowled. “Told you this would happen eventually”
Eddie shrugged. “So what?”
Bradley gored him and turned to join Cameron in the hall.
Cameron sat on the sola, playing with foul,
“Were you lonely all by yourself?” he asked, staring into Pearl’s eyes. time down. I need a place to hide!
When Pearl looked back at Cameron, all aggression was gone she was as docile as a cat
Eddie crossed his arms and entered. “Cam, the way you tame beasts is legit insane.”
He’d witnessed Pearl feeding on live prey before, and it was hard to reconcile that savage image with the gentle creature before him now
Cameron sal up straight and said, “Eddie, you’re too kind.”
Eddie sat down across from Cameron and smiled. “Cam, can I discuss something with you?”.
“Go ahead,” Cameron said
“What’s it about?” Before Eddie could reply, Bradley adjusted les gold rimmed glasses and interjected,
Eddie’s eyes were full of mischiel “I want to stay at Cam’s place for a couple of days”
Bradley fell silent.
“Is that okay, Cam?” Eddie asked Cameron with a smile.
Bradley said, “Cameron, reject him.”
Both Eddie and Cameron were slightly speechless.
Sitting on the sofa, Cameron looked at Bradley, then at Eddie. She thought, ‘Should I reject him or agree?
Bradley said, “Say no.”
Eddie said, “Sayyes.”
“I’m so tired, why don’t you guys decide by paper-rock-scissors? I’m going back to my room to sleep,” said Cameron
With that, she left the living room, leaving Eddie and Bradley staring at each other in awkward silence.
Bradley said, “Eddie, I advise you to treat your girlfriends properly so you don’t have to hide like this.”
