Chapter 16
Cameron stared at Xander. With a buzzcut like that, it should’ve looked rough on most guys–but his face was gorgeous enough to carry
His handsome features were sharp, defined, and dripping with attitude. He had the kind of face that made people think twice before messing with him…
He was undeniably good–looking, but Cameron still felt the urge to punch him. However, it was late, and since Bradley had already stepped in to break things up, she figured it wasn’t worth the effort.
Without sparing Xander another look, she stepped out of the bathroom. Xander stormed in right after and slammed the door shut behind him.
Cameron turned to Bradley. Thanks.”
Bradley waved her off. “No worries. Don’t mind him
Cameron gave a faint smile. Of all people, she hadn’t expected the only warm moment on her birthday would come from someone she’d just met–Bradley. Out of the four roommates. He was the one Cameron liked the most so far.
Bradley caught the light smile on Cameron’s face, and before he knew it, his hand landed on her head, ruffling her hair like it was the most natural thing in the world.
Cameron froze
Bradley pulled his hand back casually, “Good night”
“Good night” Cameron climbed into her bed and tugged the curtains shut. In that small enclosed space, the narrow mattress felt like her own little world
On her first night in the boys‘ dorm, Cameron thought she’d be wide awake all night. But to her surprise, she slept like a rock
It wasn’t until someone started moving around that she stirred. She reached for her phone and checked the time–6:00 am
Outside the window, it was still dark, early spring skies cloaked in gray. The school lights had already flickered on.
Langford Academy was nothing like regular high schools. Expectations here were brutal. First homeroom started at 6:50 sharp
The dorm door creaked open quietly. A few seconds later, it clicked shut again.
Cameron was just about to sit up when her bed suddenly jerked under her. She frowned, confused, and was about to draw her curtain luck when someone yanked it open with zero warning.
Xander ineered, “Pretty boy, you’re something else. First day here and you already found yourself a shield. Don’t think just because Bradley’s pot your back. I won’t mess with you”
Bradley had gone out for his morning run. And the second he left, Xander came looking for trouble.
Xander stood there in loud, cartoon–print pajamas, his face set in a scowl as he stared Cameron down with undisguised contempt.
He was standing on the floor while Cameron sat on the top bunk. From that angle, all he could see was a head of messy, tousled hair sticking our above the rul
After a full night’s sleep, Cameron’s cropped hair had gone slightly rogue, sticking up in places with that lazy, just–woke–up vibe. From where Xander stood, he could just make out the side of her beautiful face
Though Cameron had been disguising herself as a boy for years, her features still carried a subtle softness, a certain grace.
Xander blinked, caught off guard. “Why do you look so feminine like a girl?”
“Get lost Cameron said without even flinching, turning her head. The diamond stud in her right ear flashed cold under the light.
Xander went dead silent. Did he just tell me to get lost? There aren’t many people in this world who’ve dared say that to me. This pretty boy must really have a death wish, he thought
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Chapter 16
“Get down here,” he growled furiously
Cameron planted a palm on the guardrail and vaulted down with ease. She landed light on her f hangs back with a flick of her fingers, her expression laced with casual defiance.
feet, her arms crossed. She slicked her
“What do you want?” she asked, already sounding impatient.
Xander hadn’t expected this much attitude from his new roommate. Cameron was hands down the most oblivious, out–of-line punk
he’d ever met.
He cracked his knuckles, the sound sharp in the quiet room. “Do you have any idea what happens to people who piss me off? Get on your knees now and beg, and maybe I’ll let it slide for Bradley’s sake-
“Cameron. Xander,” a chilly voice cut in before he could finish, “you’re interrupting my sleep. Take it outside.”
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