Chapter 29 Not Bad
“A one–handed three–pointer? Damn, who is that? That was sick.”
“He’s actually kinda hot. How did I never notice him before?”
“Isn’t that Cameron Wallace? The fiancé of the school’s legendary it–girl?”
“That’s him?”
The crowd was growing, and more people started recognizing Cameron.
She was wearing the school’s navy–blue uniform, tall and lean, with sharp features beneath her cropped hair. The diamond stud in her right ear flashed under the court lights, catching just enough glare to blur her expression.
Surrounded by cheers, Cameron stepped aside, calm and collected, like it was nothing.
Xander walked up with a snap of his fingers. “Pretty boy, not bad.”
Cameron shot him a sideways glance. “Your turn.”
Xander smirked with contempt. With a wave of his hand, someone jogged over and passed him the ball.
He palmed it with one hand and showed off with a flashy dribble combo, smooth and quick. The move drew a round of excited screams from the girls in the crowd.
“Xander’s so hot.”
“I swear, he’s the best–looking out of all four campus heartthrobs.”
“Facts. Totally agree.”
Cameron’s face didn’t budge. “Can you move it along, Xander?”
Xander gave her a cold look. “What, in a hurry to get wrecked?”
Cameron rolled her eyes at him.
Xander didn’t drag it out. After a quick bounce, he jumped and landed a clean shot.
“Wow, that’s so cool.” Cheers exploded from the crowd.
Milena was on her way home after the evening study period. Passing by the court, she heard the cheers and decided to check it out. And the moment she looked over, her eyes landed on that striking figure standing under the lights.
“Xander.” Milena’s eyes sparkled with admiration.
She was only a freshman, attending this school thanks to her family’s connection to the Chapman family.
In the next second, her gaze shifted and landed on the person standing next to Xander. “Cameron?” she muttered, stunned. ‘Why is Cameron with Xander?‘ Milena pondered, her fingers tightening around the hem of her sweater. ‘Is that why she suddenly refused the gender reassignment? Because she fell for Xander? But there’s no way Xander would ever be into someone like her.‘
While Milena’s mind raced, Xander turned to Cameron. “What now?”
Cameron gave him a quick glance, walked over to retrieve the ball, then stepped back–fifteen feet behind the three–point
line.
“What’s that supposed to mean?” Xander raised an eyebrow.
Cameron didn’t answer. She spun the ball once on her fingertips, rose into the air, and let it fly. The ball slammed through the net with a solid thunk.”
For a moment, the court fell silent. Then the crowd exploded.
“Whoa.”
“No freaking way.”
“That had to be at least thirty feet–insane accuracy.”
Off to the side, Milena stood frozen, stunned. ‘Since when did Cameron know how to play basketball? Didn’t she used to hate sports the most?‘ she wondered.
Xander raised his brows in surprise. Clapping a You’ve actually got a little game.”
alked up to Cameron he said, “No wonder you’ve got such an attitude. Successfully unlocked!
Cameron still remained expressionless. “Your turn.”
Xander waved his hand, and someone quickly passed him the ball again.
“Cameron’s awesome. Do you think Xander can match that?”
Chapter 29 Not Bad
“Of course he can. What’s there to even worry about?”
“Yeah. When has Xander ever lost in basketball?”
The crowd was starting to get tense, their eyes locked on the court.
Xander stepped up to the same spot Cameron had used. This time, there was no showing off. He dribbled, then went for a two–handed shot. The ball circled the rim once before dropping cleanly through.
“Whoa.” The crowd erupted in cheers.
Xander arched an eyebrow. “Well?”
Cameron answered coolly, “Keep going.” She retrieved the ball and stepped back–ariother fifteen feet beyond the last shot.
The crowd–and even Xander–fell into stunned silence.
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