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Cameron had been quietly watching the dance floor for a while before finally turning to Bradley, "Brad, how did you ever find this placar Do you th here often?"

Bradley hesitated, lips curling into a helpless smile.

'Thanks a lot, Eddie.'

This whole trip had been Eddie's idea.

He handed Cameron a cocktail, and they clinked glasses. "Just every now and then," Bradley said.

Cameron took a slow sip, her eyes locked on him, and suddenly everything clicked.

'So he's gay.'

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Bradley wasn't just showing her the place. He was coming out to her, gently, carefully.

She got it.

Cameron smiled and said, "This place is kind of fun."

She chose to be supportive.

Bradley blinked.

'Fun?'

He didn't quite agree. Even though it was already his second visit, something about watching men openly flirt and dance together still made his straight- guy nerves bristle a bit.

And yet, he couldn't stop looking at Cameron's face. That sharp, delicate profile, framed by the flashing lights, somehow made it all easier to take in.

Because the truth was, Bradley wasn't interested in the scene. He was interested in Cameron.

Gender didn't matter, not when it came to her.

Bringing her here tonight had been his way of testing the waters.

And now he knew.

'Cam could accept this kind of relationship. Maybe this has always been his version of love. Which would explain why he's been so deeply, instinctively against the idea of marrying Amelia.'

Bradley's smile deepened slightly as he set his drink down. "Cameron, let's head out."

"Already?" Cameron looked surprised. "We just got here."

Bradley blinked.

'You don't want to leave?"

"I just want to finish my drink," Cameron added casually, lifting her glass again.

'Wouldn't want to waste good liquor.'

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She said she was going to finish it, so he picked up his own glass and downed it in one go.

Cameron, meanwhile, was still sipping at hers, eyes calmly scanning the dance floor like she was watching a stage play Har tone was inhtara drink like that, Brad, and you're going to end up wasted."

Bradley blinked.

Eventually, Cameron finished her drink too. The two of them stood and walked out of the bar together.

The moment they stepped outside, a valet approached. "Need a designated driver?"

"Yes," Cameron said

Of course yes, they both drank.

She checked her phone. It wasn't even ten o'clock yet. They'd only stayed inside for maybe fifteen minutes, not exactly worth a one-hour drive

Still, she'd made the trip. Now all that was left was the ride home.

They got into the backseat of the car. As soon as the door closed, Bradley leaned back and closed his eyes, head tilted toward the window like he was already dozing off.

Cameron, despite the alcohol, felt perfectly clear-headed. She looked out the window, watching the streets slide by in reverse.

'That really wasn't as fun as I thought it'd be.'

Then, suddenly, something heavy pressed against her shoulder.

Cameron turned and found Bradley slumped against her, fast asleep.

His cheeks had gone slightly pink, and his eyes were shut tight.

'He actually passed out.'

She had told him not to drink so fast. She reached over and gently nudged his head upright so he could sit properly. But the car gave a soft jolt, and Bradley immediately began to tilt again, this time threatening to fall sideways into the backseat.

Cameron caught him by the shoulder just in time.

After a brief pause, she shifted slightly and let his head rest against her shoulder.

'Guess this is the only way to keep him from toppling over. What she didn't see- what she couldn't see was the faint, satisfied smile tugging at the corners of Bradley's lips.

The car drove quietly through the city, eventually pulling up to the gates of Stellanford University.

"Brad," Cameron whispered, giving his arm a gentle push.

Bradley frowned slightly but didn't open his eyes.

Cameron gave him a blank look and then

eaned back with a sigh.

The driver turned around. "We're here, sir."

Cameron let out a sigh. "Sorry, can we change the destination? Please take us to

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