Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Skyler said. “Then get to it. I want them tonight.”
“But, Cameron spoke as the casually blew a strand of hair off her forehead, “I got no time for this crap.”
With that, she raised her hand and used the books in it to nudge Skyler out of the way. She had a bit of a thing about cleanliness and really didn’t like physical contact-especially not with someone she couldn’t stand.
Skyler stumbled back from the jab and snapped, “Cameron, you got a new attitude now? You’re seriously refusing to take photos of him for me? Do you want that date with Amy or not?”
Cameron looked over her shoulder and glanced at Amelia. “Sorry, I got one rule-no dating in high school.”
Skyler thought, ‘No dating? What’s that supposed to mean? This guy used to cling to Amelia like his life depended on it. What the hell is he playing at now?”
Cameron added, “Also, I’m not ot into older girls. And definitely not into girls who are so perfect, even their boobs are an A
Skyler was stunned, thinking. ‘Did he just throw shade at Amelia?
Amelia was momentarily at a loss for words, her beautiful eyes widening in shock.
When their eyes met, Cameron said bluntly. “Amelia, I’ll find time soon to visit your house and cancel this so-called childhood engagement.” And with that, she turned and walked off without waiting to see Amelia’s reaction.
Amelia was so angry her face went pale. She wasn’t mad that Cameron wanted to break off the engagement-if anything, that was exactly what she’d been hoping for.
What pissed her off was the word “older”. No girl liked being called that, especially not an eighteen-year-old in her prime. She was technically over a month older than Cameron, though.
What made it worse was that Cameron had the nerve to throw shade at her chest. Amelia was nearly perfect-her family background; academics, looks and body were all top-tier-but her flat chest was the one thing that made her feel insecure.
She fit every standard of modem beauty and fashion trends. Her look was what people were obsessed with right now.
She thought furiously, Who the hell is Cameron to judge me?
Cameron had only said a few words, but they hit harder than anything else. Even Skyler was thrown off.
Skyler thought, What the hell is going on? Cameron used to act like a simp around Amelia. Now he’s got the balls to talk back and insult her?”
Seeing Amelia’s face go stiff. Skyler tried to comfort her, saying, “Amy, don’t let him get to you. He’s just playing hard to get. Yeah, that’s what this is. He’s trying to get your attention. He-
“Shut up.” Amelia interrupted as she bit her lip, humiliated.
Skyler instantly went quiet and sneered internally, ‘Cameron wasn’t wrong though. Amelia is older than him. And yeah, she’s flat. Why’s she taking it out on me?
Cameron walked out of the Math Lab hugging her textbooks, deep in thought, and ran straight into Elijah. She was so distracted she hadn’t even seen him coming,
Elijah, on the other hand, had seen her. But he didn’t expect her to charge right into him, and it was too late to dodge.
“Ow” Cameron’s nose smacked into something hard, and the sting made her yelp. She stumbled back before she caught her balance.
With a chilling expression, Elijah instinctively reached out and grabbed her wrist, keeping her from falling.
Her books were scattered across the floor. She looked up and realized it was none other than her roommate, Elijah
Once he saw she was steady, he let go of her wrist and frowned slightly. “Why can’t you watch where you’re going?”
Elijah stood six feet one. Cameron was five foot nine. He was half a head taller than her. Looking down at her with that cold expression, he gave off a vibe that was clearly superior and distant.
Cameron shot back, “Were you looking where you were going?”
Elijah’s brows furrowed a little more. His sharp, enchanting eyes only flicked toward Cameron with faint disinterest.
He wasn’t the type to argue. Cold by nature, he didn’t bother saying anything else to her and simply stepped into the classroom.
Cameron didn’t take it personally. She bent down, picked up her books, and brushed off the dust on them
Amelia and Skyler were just about to leave when they saw Elijah walk in
Amelia’s face stayed neutral. Elijah might’ve been good-looking smart, and from a wealthy family, but he wasn’t her type. He was way too aloof
Skyler, on the other hand, was practically bouncing with excitement, but she quickly dialed it back, trying to play it cool. “Elijah, what a coincidence. lifted toward the chalkboard
Elijah gave both Amelia and Skyler an indifferent glance, then walked straight into the classroom. His eyes li -and he froze
A second later, he walked briskly to the front of the room, staring at the math problem that had already been solved on the board.
For once, the usual cold look in his eyes sparked with excitement. “Someone solved it?”
He thought, “No way. Someone actually figured it out?’
Turning quickly, he looked at Amelia and Skyler. “Who solved this problem?”
Amelia looked puzzled. She turned to glance at the board and noticed the equation had, indeed, been worked out.
Elijah ranked first in their grade, and Amelia was right behind him in second. Her grades were solid too. Sometimes she could solve the problems posted on the board.
But this one had been up there for over a month with no solution. She had assumed no one would ever crack it.
Skyler suddenly spoke, “Elijah, Amy’s the one who solved it.”
When Skyler saw the spark in Elijah’s eyes, she froze for a moment. Then it hit her-this was a chance.
Of course, she wanted to take credit for the solution. But she was a total slacker when it came to academics. If she told Elijah she’d solved the problem, he’d never believe it.
But Amelia was also a top student. Skyler figured that if she said Amelia had done it, the story would actually hold water.
Sure enough, the second the words left her mouth, Elijah turned to Amelia, and for once, there was warmth in his eyes.
Rendered speechless, Amelia was caught off guard and looked at Skyler in surprise, thinking. Why would she lie like that?”
As she glanced at Skyler, Elijah’s gaze slowly dropped to her hands..
Amelia had beautiful hands-slender, well-defined, and perfectly neat. Elijah’s eyes flicked to the half-used piece of chalk still sitting on the podium and his expression instantly shifted, turning cold. Her hands were way too clean and didn’t look like they’d touched chalk at all.
He thought. Did Skyler actually lie to me like that? Do I look that stupid?
Elijah turned and dashed out the classroom, figuring whoever had solved the problem probably hadn’t gone far. But the hallway was empty. He wondered. Who was it? Who solved that equation?’
His chest was buzzing with adrenaline, his heart pounding. Without hesitation, he rushed off to check the security cameras.
Amelia frowned. “Skyler, why would you say that? I didn’t solve that problem.””
Now that Elijah was gone. Skyler wasn’t happy either. “Well, you didn’t deny it, did you?”
Amelia was utterly annoyed, thinking, I just didn’t get the chance to deny it. Claiming someone else’s credit? I’d I never stoop that low ay to the
Cameron had just found her way the classroom for Class 15, Senior Year.
Langford Academy followed an elite academic model The high school division had sixteen classes total-eight Humanities Track and eight STEM Track, with thirty-six students in each. Cameron’s Class 15 was part of the STEM Track-and the most advanced among them
Cameron had lingered a little too long at the Math Lab. The evening study period was about to start, and by the time she got most of the students had already arrived. to class.
As the lowest-ranked student in Class 15, her seat had been pushed to the very lastrow. Everyone else sat two to a table, but Cameron sat alone
She took her seat and flipped open her math textbook. She already knew the material inside out
Suddenly, her desk jerked forward-someone from the row in front had slammed into it hard. Her book slid off and hit the floor. “Well, well, look who’s cracking open a textbook. Did hell just freeze over?” the boy laughed way too loud, his tone full of mockery and disdain. “Bottom of the class hitting the books? That’s hilarious.”
Cameron stared at his irritating face, and memories from over a thousand years ago slowly started coming back.
The guy was Zach Poole, one of Amelia’s many admirers. Because of that, he’d always had it out for Cameron.
He’d pick fights for no reason, constantly stirring up-trouble. He thought if he bullied Cameron enough, he could swoop in and take the spot as Amelia’s fianc?.
Cameron’s gaz is gaze turned icy, “Pick it up,” she said coldly.
Zach blinked, then burst into exaggerated laughter. “What was that? What’d you say, you wuss? Speak up, would you? You sound like a damn girl. And you still got the nerve to call yourself Amelia’s fiance? What a… Ouch!”
He had leaned in way too close, and Cameron, knowing full well how cocky he was, didn’t waste her breath. She grabbed the back of his head and slammed it down onto her desk, her hand pressing down hard
“Ow! Cameron, what the hell are you doing? Let go,” Zach shouted in pain.
He struggled to break free, but no matter how hard he fought, Cameron’s hand stayed locked in place like a slab of stone pressing down on his skull. The pressure was sharp and merciless.
He bellowed inwardly. What the hell? This soft-looking freak’s got strength like a damn linebacker?”
The commotion made the whole class turn their heads. All they saw was the towering Zach being slammed against the desk by Cameron, who was at least half a head shorter than him,
And she was doing it with one hand. Her short hair framed a lazy, almost bored expression, like she wasn’t even trying, yet Zach couldn’t move an inch
Everyone was stunned. Someone whispered, “No way. Cameron’s got Zach pinned? I thought Zach bullied him all the time.”
Another voice chimed in, “Even the quiet ones will fight back when pushed too hard. Zach went way too far this time.”