Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
‘And me? What about me? Did she really just toss me aside like I was nothing?’ he wondered.
Back then, Cameron was always so good to him. She even went against his family for him.
‘Was all of that fake?’ Austin couldn’t help but wonder.
Cameron shot Austin a cold look and turned to leave!
“Cameron,” Austin called out again.
Cameron turned back, her eyes icy. Austin felt a sharp sting from the look in her eyes.
His amber eyes fixed on her. “Cameron, you were good to me before. Was it just because you felt sorry for me?”
“Felt sorry for you? I guess you could put it that way,” Cameron replied, meeting his gaze. “Austin, have you ever heard of something like this?”
“Like what?” Austin asked.
Cameron said, “A lot of girls who never felt warmth growing up, when they get older and have kids of their own.
“If they have a daughter, they’ll do everything they can to give her what they never had. It’s like they’re trying to make up for what they missed out on as a kid.
“That’s exactly how I felt about you,” Cameron said quietly. That was truly how she felt.
Because she knew what it was like to be caught in the rain, she wanted to hold an umbrella for Austin.
If Austin hadn’t done what he did, Cameron would’ve kept treating him well. He was the one who ruined everything
With that, Cameron turned and walked away.
Austin stood frozen, watching as her figure grew smaller and smaller in the distance. His eyes reddened, and tears slipped silently down bis face.
Now he finally understood. He finally realized why Cameron had treated him so well. She was just trying to heal the wounds of the helpless little girl she once was.
But he’d been so full of himself, thinking Cameron’s kindness meant she had romantic feelings for him. He’d even dragged Xander into things again and again, all because he was jealous and wanted to compete for her.
More and more tears streamed down Austin’s face. It was only now that he realized he had completely lost Cameron. He didn’t even have the right to be her friend anymore.
Austin looked out at the sea and whispered, “I’m sorry.”
Then he posted on Instagram. [Cam, I know you won’t see this, but I still want to wish you all the best.
[If you want to go after your own happiness, then go for it. I hope you and Bradley grow old together. And thank you for everything you did for me.]
Austin attached two photos to the post. One was a candid shot of Cameron. The other was a picture of the beach.
Even though Cameron had blocked him, Bradley was still on his Instagram contacts.
Bradley would see the post, and he’d probably let Cameron know about it.
After posting on Instagram, Austin gave Vincent a call.
“Hello, Mr. Fraser?” Vincent answered.
But Austin stayed silent, and all Vincent could hear was the sound of his heavy breathing on the other end.
“Vincent,” Austin finally spoke, his voice barely above a whisper.
“Mr. Fraser, is everything going alright for you on the island?” Vincent asked, his tone full of concern.
“I’m tired,” Austin said.
“Mr. Fraser? Are you alright?” Vincent asked, his voice filled with worry.
“Vincent, I want to go back to Yazven,” Austin said softly. There was nothing left here he cared about anymore.
“Alright, I’ll come pick you up right away, and we’ll head back immediately,” Vincent said.
Austin raised his hand and threw his phone out toward the sea as hard as he could. It was all over. He was leaving this place of trouble. He’d never come back.
Xander was scrolling through Instagram before lunch when he saw Austin’s post. He froze, completely stunned.
“What does Austin mean by this?! Xander couldn’t help but wonder. ‘What does he mean by wishing Cam and Bradley a long, happy lite together?
‘Who is Cam? Is it Cameron?’ Xander wondered, his heart pounding. The photo Austin had posted was of Cameron.
‘Is Cameron with Bradley?’ Xander thought, stunned. Xander held his breath, a dull ache spreading through his chest.
His mind raced, wanting to close Instagram and call Austin to ask what the hell this post meant. But his fingers just wouldn’t obey him.
He tapped the screen over and over, but Austin’s post was still there. Xander’s breathing grew heavier.
“Xan, what’s wrong?” his roommate asked, noticing something was off.
Xander opened his mouth, but no sound came out. Not like he had time to explain anyway.
His fingers jabbed at the screen so hard it was like he was about t to punch a hole through it.
Finally, he managed to call Austin, pressing the phone to his ear, his heart pounding as he waited anxiously. But no one answered.
Meanwhile, Austin’s phone was already sinking to the bottom of the ocean, bubbles rising up around it. And Austin was already on a plane back to Yazven.
Xander called over and over, but no one picked up.
His roommates could all tell something was seriously off with Xander. They just looked at each other, but nobody dared to say a word.
Since he couldn’t reach Austin, Xander decided to call Cameron instead.
At that moment, Cameron was having lunch. She was with her family, and the dining room was filled with laughter and chatter.
Xander’s call couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Cameron was tempted to hang up, but knowing how persistent Xander could be, she figured if she did, he’d just call right back.
So Cameron picked up her phone. “Dad, Mom, I’m going to take this call.”
Cameron left the dining room.
“Yeah?” Cameron picked up.
“Cameron?” Xander’s voice was choked with emotion, but when he finally spoke, it came out as an accusation. “Are you with Bradley?”
Cameron paused. “Who told you that?” Even as she asked, she already knew the answer in her heart.
Xander stood in his dorm, not caring who heard him as he yelled, “I saw Austin’s Instagram post. He wished you and Bradley a lifetime of happiness. So, Cameron, when did you and Bradley get together?”
Cameron was silent. ‘Austin’s post on Instagram?’ Cameron thought, her mind spinning. ‘Wishing me and Bradley a happily ever after? So he’s really done chasing after me now? Good. That’s just what wanted.’
“Say something. When did you and Bradley get together?” Xander yelled.
Cameron frowned. “Do I owe you an explanation?”
Xander said, “I’ve been after you all this time-don’t you get that? If you got with another guy, shouldn’t you at least tell me?”
Cameron replied, “Alright, I’m telling you now. I have a boyfriend. So stop pestering me, okay? Is that enough for you?”
Xander’s face was twisted with pain. “So it’s true. You’re really with Bradley? Why did you pick him over me?”
Cameron stayed silent.
Xander pressed, “Come on, say something. I need to know what makes me not good enough.”
Cameron answered coolly, “You’re immature, shallow, and your temper is awful. Isn’t it obvious?”
Xander stood by the window, staring out at Academy Avenue, and let out a bitter, self-mocking laugh. “So what you’re saying is-Bradley is mature, deep, and actually knows how to keep his cool?”
Cameron replied coldly, “Yes, you’re right about everything. Now can you stop bothering me?”
Beep. Xander hung up on her.
Cameron frowned and immediately added Xander’s number to her block list.
‘He’s so noisy,’ she thought. ‘I hope he never bothers me again.’
“Cam, you okay?” Gavin asked, coming out to check on her since she’d been gone a while.
Cameron shook her head. “I’m fine, Gavin.”
“Xan?” someone exclaimed.
