Chapter 36 Being Iced Out
Cameron’s face instantly darkened when she heard what Xander had just said from inside the bathroom.
When she came out, she found him loitering right by the door. The moment she appeared, he started looking around, avoiding her gaze.
Cameron went to grab her pajamas from the closet. Xander hurried to grab his too. Just as Cameron stepped into the bathroom, he slipped in after her.
“Let’s shower together, pretty boy. Save some time,” Xander said like it was the most natural thing in the world.
Cameron was speechless, her face stone cold. “Xander, what the hell is wrong with you?”
Xander flared up. “Say that again, I dare you.”
Cameron said expressionlessly, “Get out.”
Xander didn’t think much of it. “What’s the big deal? You scared I’ll see your junk’s underdeveloped or something?”
He thought, ‘Don’t all guys look more or less the same down there anyway?‘
Cameron had no words. She grabbed his hand and shoved him out hard. “Out.”
Then she tossed his pajamas out after him, slammed the door shut, and locked it–all in one fluid move.
She honestly wanted to punch him, but figured Xander probably couldn’t take even one hit from her–especially considering
he was a so–called athlete who managed to pass out just from running a few laps.
“Shit. What a damn princess. Doesn’t act like a dude at all,” Xander grumbled as he punched the wall furiously.
He thought, ‘All I wanted was to get a little closer to him. Why’s it so freaking hard?‘
“What happened to you?” Bradley had just returned and found Xander all pissed off and fuming.
Xander instantly pulled himself together, his chin lifting with that familiar air of cocky defiance. “Nothing.”
Bradley glanced toward Cameron’s desk. “Cameron’s in the shower?”
“Yeah.” Xander nodded, still visibly annoyed.
Bradley frowned. “Then why were you lurking around the bathroom door like a creep?”
Xander scoffed, “We’re both guys. What’s the big deal?”
Bradley shot him a look. “So being a guy means he doesn’t get privacy now? You do realize he could actually press charges for that, right?”
Xander pursed his lips. “Yeah, yeah, got it, future big–shot lawyer.”
Eventually, he shuffled back to his seat, and Bradley didn’t bother saying anything else.
Xander sat down with a huff. His legs, strong and athletic, stretched out in front of him even as he slouched in his chair. Bored, he started fiddling with the strap on his wristwatch, throwing a quick glance toward the bathroom door.
Half an hour later, Cameron finally stepped out as girls always took their time in the shower.
She’d heard everything Bradley and Xander had said from inside. She gave Bradley a faint smile. “Brad, back late tonight?”
Bradley nodded. “I stopped by the library.”
Xander pointed at her. “You smiled? At him? Why the hell are you smiling at Bradley?”
Cameron and Bradley both fell silent. She was beyond done. She didn’t even bother acknowledging Xander’s whining and turned to Bradley instead. “Brad, I’m calling it a night. Good night.”
“Good night,” Bradley replied with a small smile.
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Xander gritted his teeth. “What the hell? You two also just met. When did you get so chummy?”
However, neither of them answered. Bradley went to the bathroom for a shower. Cameron climbed into bed and drew the curtain shut without another word.
Xander sat there, speechless. ‘What the hell is this? Am I being iced out? What did I even do?‘ he wondered, increasingly bitter.
Just then, Elijah walked in. Xander perked up. “y-
Successfully unlocked! “Don’t talk to me,” Elijah cut in flatly. For days, none had He wondered if even that person couldn’t figure it out.
.he math problem he’d posted on the board.
He’d stayed in the Math Lab until nearly curfew. By the time he returned to the dorm, his mood was already in the gutter.
Xander, now officially ignored by all three roommates, sank even deeper into frustration.
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Chapter 36 Being Iced Out
Bradley stepped into the bathroom and caught the lingering scent in the air. It was warm and faintly sweet, hard to describe but oddly soothing. He murmured to himself, “Smells really nice.”
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