58. Aim For Checkmate

Jules and I gathered some essentials from my dorm and headed back down the hall to Adrien's room. The plan was to regroup, enjoy each other's company, and just relax for the evening. But as soon as we walked through the door, we both froze.

Cam was already there, camped out on the floor next to Bear, grinning at us like he belonged.

"Oh, hell no," Jules muttered. He stepped back, but Cam waved his hands in mock surrender.

"Listen, man, I'm not doing anything. I'm literally just fucking sitting here. Chill out, you're the one freaking out, not me."

Adrien stepped in, trying to mediate. "Come on, man. He's back on the team next game. You two have to get past this."

But it wasn't just Jules and Cam. It was me too, and Adrien had to understand that. He couldn't keep pretending everything was fine.

I walked in, my eyes locked on Adrien. "Well, it's been fun, I guess. Thanks for the gifts guys, goodnight." I started gathering the chessboards, stacking them in my arms before heading to the d