Chapter 33 Stay Out Of My Business
“Xander, come on Cameron’s already tapped you so many times if you don’t pick it up, you’re gonna lose someone shouted
Exhausted, Xander felt like his whole body was falling apart. His breathing was labored, every inhale scraping cold air into his chest like glass. His legs felt like they were filled with lead–every step was torture
He felt like he was about to die. His pace slowed and slowed, until he was moving en slower than the students walking along the edge of the track. But he still kept going. He gritted his teeth and forced himself forward
“Xander, maybe stop, okay? Milena’s eyes welled up as she watched him stumble
She thought, “Seriously, Cameron? A marathon? Was that really necessary? Look what she’s done to Xander–he’s a mess
But Xander didn’t respond. Every ounce of focus was in his feet. Keep going I have to keep going I can’t lose. I’ve gone eighteen years without losing I’m not about to lose to that pretty boy Cameron, he thought
His will was rock–solid. But his body wasn’t. With a heavy thud, he collapsed face–first onto the track All six feet two inches of him hit the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
His eyes rolled back, and he passed out cold. His body had hit its absolute limit.
The crowd erupted in shocked cries. Someone yelled, “Oh my goodness. Xander just collapsed”
Another shouted, “Hurry Get him to the infirmary,”
Everyone rushed in at once, lifting Xander off the ground and carrying him toward the infirmary.
Xander had collapsed, and everyone rushed after him. At that point, no one cared about the outcome of the race between him and Cameron anymore The track, which had been buzzing with noise and excitement just moments ago, fell silent in
minutes.
Cameron slowed her pace, jogged another half lap, then came to a stop. Her entire body was drenched in sweat after all this running, but her breathing remained steady. This level of stamina was something she’d brought back from her world- hopping days.
“Cameron.” A sharp, angry voice rang out behind her.
Cameron acted as though she didn’t hear it and kept walking in the direction of the dorms.
Fuming, Milena stormed up and grabbed Cameron by the wrist. “Cameron, why did you pretend not to know me back there?* she snapped, furious that Cameron had made her look like a fool in front of Xander.
Cameron shook off her hand. “Funny, you called me like I was your brother. I’m female–not your brother.”
Milena froze, speechless for a moment. Then she yelled, “You knew I had to say that–there were too many people around.” Cameron’s face remained unreadable. “Then do me a favor and pretend you don’t know me next time.*
Milena was instantly at a loss for words.
Cameron slipped one hand into her pocket and walked off. After a few steps, she doubled back. “Well…”
Milena thought she was coming over to talk. But Cameron just brushed past her–she had forgotten her jacket. It hadn’t felt cold while she was running, but now, with the night breeze picking up, the chill sank in.
“Cameron, Milena called after her, “you made Xander pass out. Aren’t you gonna check on him at the infirmary?”
Cameron glanced sideways at her. “Stay out of my business.”
With that, she turned and walked away. But Milena caught up again, glanced around to make sure no one was nearby, then softened her tone. “Cam, what happened to you? What made you change like this?”
Cameron came to a halt. “If you’re willing to get gender reassignment surgery and marry Amelia in my place, I’ll tell you.”
Stunned, Milena instantly went silent.
Cameron let out a cold laugh. “Can’t do it? Then stay out of my way.” With that, she walked off without looking back. Milena stared after her slender figure, her fists clenched tight, thinking, “What the hell is going on? Cameron’s gone way too far.
‘Whatever. Mom said she’s coming home this s coming to her
- v. Once she gets home, she’s gonna get what‘
Successfully unlocked!
She stomped herot in frustration, glaring at Cameron’s retreating back.
