Chapter 220 Switch
Cameron really did have a sudden stomach pain. She went to the bathroom, but as soon as she squatted down, the pain vanished.
Cameron rubbed her stomach and left the stall. As she stepped out, she overheard some Horizon Academy students talking.
“We’ve got this in the bag,” one laughed. “We’re already up by ten points.”
“Of course we’re winning. Who can stand against Cyrus? He’s been recruited by the state basketball team. Playing against those Langford losers is like shooting fish in a barrel.”
“Exactly. Those idiots think they’re so good.”
“Cyrus was just going easy on them for the first basket.”
Cameron stood at the sink washing her hands while they continued their trash talk, completely unfazed by her Langford uniform. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror and smirked slightly.
‘A professional player competing in a school match? That hardly seems fair; Cameron thought. ‘Langford Academy was getting robbed, Xander and Mr. Drake must be fuming.’
The second period ended and halftime began.
Tyrell had spent the entire half trying to block Cyrus, but the bigger player had slammed into him repeatedly, both openly and when the refs weren’t looking.
Now, Tyrell’s whole body ached. He headed to the locker room to check his injuries.
The moment Tyrell pushed open the door, he spotted Cameron leaning against his locker with arms crossed.
“Get the hell out of my way,” Tyrell snapped, shooting Cameron a nasty glare. His mood couldn’t possibly get worse.
“Take it off, Cameron replied coldly.
“What?” Tyrell thought he’d misheard.
“Take off your jersey,” Cameron clarified, his expression unchanged.
“Why would I do that?” Tyrell asked, confused.
“So I can wear it.”
“Are you insane?” Tyrell stepped closer. “Don’t think I won’t mess you up just because you’re buddies with Xan now.” “You guys are about to lose. Get it?” Cameron’s voice remained flat.
“That’s because they’re too strong,” Tyrell muttered.
“If you know they’re too strong, then hurry up and give me your jersey.”
Tyrell furrowed his brows. “Wait, you want to play?”
Cameron nodded. “That’s right.”
“You’re saying you’re better than me?”
“Stop wasting time,” Cameron cut him off. “Halftime’s almost over. Take it off now.”
Deep down, Tyrell knew they were probably going to lose today. Horizon Academy was just too powerful.
Xander might be able to hold his own against Cyrus, but the Horizon had four guys completely shutting Xander down. Meanwhile, Tyrell couldn’t stop Cyrus at all.
At this rate, winning would take a miracle. And if they lost, they were going to get absolutely destroyed by the critics.
“Fine, you can play if you want.” Tyrell pulled off his jersey.
Cameron, who wore a white t–shirt underneath, slipped the oversized jersey on over it. The neck opening was way too big. There was no way was she going to wear it by itself like the boys did.
ouched,
That was one reason Cameron had always turned down Xander’s requests. The other was that she hated be which was pretty much unavoidable in basketball. But with Horizon Academy cheating, she couldn’t just stand by anymore.
The moment Cameron stepped onto the court in uniform the entire gun fell silent for several seconds.
Successfully unlocked!
Xander froze, staring at her in disbelief. “Cameron, you’ve actually playing?
He excitedly ran to hug her, but Cameron smoothly sidestepped him. “You’re covered in sweat. Keep your distance.”
Xander settled for a hearty slap on her shoulder instead. “That’s my boy! You finally decided to join us. But the gap’s pretty huge now. Just have some fun with it.”
