Eddie wasn’t the only one confused by the sudden hostility. Elijah stared at Bradley in surprise, wondering what had gotten
into him
He’d never seen Bradley so blunt before. Bradley was always so gentle, but apparently, he could throw shade just like anyone else.
Only Cameron knew why Bradley was pissed off. He’d turned down the bike she’ded to give him, and she didn’t want to owe him any more favors. That was why she’d been deliberately keeping her distance.
But of course, Bradley caught her in the act right away. Cameron didn’t feel like explaining herself, so she just silently ate her fondue.
Elijah had originally planned to meet Cameron alone to apologize. He hadn’t realized asking her for homework help would cause her so much trouble.
But with Bradley and Eddie there too, it was clearly not the time for that conversation. Maybe next time; Elijah thought. Elijah was naturally quiet anyway, and with the weird vibe at the table, he just focused on his food.
Eddie didn’t want to get snapped at, so he kept his mouth shut too.
Bradley placed a plate of shrimp in front of Cameron. “Last time we had fondue, you seemned to really like these.”
Cameron looked up, meeting Bradley’s handsome, smiling face. ‘So he’s not mad anymore? she wondered.
Cameron felt the tension drain from her shoulders. This whole thing was definitely her bad. Thank goodness Bradley wasn‘ t holding a grudge.
“Thanks, Brad, Cameron said with a small smile.
“Last time?” Elijah asked curiously. “When was that?”
Bradley responded with a faint smile, “Elijah, that’s private between Cameron and me. Not something I can share.”
Elijah was instantly speechless. ‘Since when is eating fondue together some big secret?‘ he thought.
Cameron shot Bradley a look. His comment definitely had some suggestive undertones. Still, she didn’t bother to correct him.
Eddie glanced between Cameron and Bradley with a thoughtful look. ‘Interesting. Brad seems to really care about this Cameron guy, he thought.
Eddie tried throwing out a few jokes to lighten the mood, and thankfully, Bradley stopped shutting him down. The atmosphere at the table finally improved a bit.
*****
After dinner, when Elijah went to pay, Bradley swooped in and covered the bill first.
“Next time, I’ll take you out properly, just the two of us,” Elijah told Cameron.
Bradley’s eyes lingered on Elijah’s face for a few seconds before quickly looking away.
Eddie threw his arm around Bradley’s shoulders. “Brad, mind if I crash at your place tonight? I’m so sick of hotels.”
“Eddie, I don’t have any extra rooms,” Bradley said flatly. “If you’re tired of your hotel, find another one.”
Eddie was left speechless.
Cameron overheard this and shot Bradley a curious look. His mansion had to have at least seven or eight bedrooms, yet he claimed to have no extra space. But it wasn’t her business, so she kept quiet.
“Can I give you a ride home?” Elijah asked Cameron.
“That won’t be necessary, Bradley cut in before Cameron could answer. “Elijah, Cameron and I are headed in the same direction. I’ll take him.”
Cameron blinked in surprise.
“You two live near each other?” Elijah asked, his eyebrows raised.
Before Bradley could say anything else, Cameron jumped in. “Yeah, Brad and I are headed the same way. See you tomorrow at school, Elijah.”
Elijah nodded. “Sounds good. See you then.”
Cameron waved Elijah off.
Successfully unlocked!
Once he was gone, Bradley turned to her. “Let’s head out too.”
“Hold up,” Eddie cut in, tired of being ignored. “Brad, you’re seriously ditching me?”
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Chapter 206 Not Mad Anymore?
Bradley smiled faintly, “Eddie, want me to call you a ride back to Steerfall?”
Eddie was at a loss for words. He could only watch helplessly as Bradley and Cameron walked out, abandoning him at the fondue restaurant. ‘Great Looks like another night in a hotel, he thought.
