History (Nathan Gardner) - Complete

Change Your Mind?

It's Friday and finally the last day of college before the October break.

I haven't seen Nathan apart from our time spent in college together, he's been picking me up and taking me home as usual but since we had that moment on the desk earlier in the week, that's been the lot. No meeting after college, or sneaky kisses in between breaks. I guess he has just been busy over the week trying to sort things out before we leave tonight.

I'm so excited to see my sister! And I haven't told her Nathan is coming with us. So she'll freak when she meets him. I hope she likes him as much as I do.

When the bell finally rings for the last class of the day. I'm literally hurrying the students out the door. Desperately trying to get the day finished so we can leave.

"You all set? What time are you picking me up?" I ask Nathan as I pick my things up from my desk to take home.

He looks a little conflicted? Or upset? I'm not sure. He slides down the back of his chair, swinging a little side to side, he's got his hand on his forehead.

"What's up?" I walk over to him when I realise he's not in the mood for small talk.

"I don't think I can make it.."

I nearly choke on fresh air. Wait what?!

"Excuse me?"

"I'm sorry.."

"Wait.. you've had all week to tell me and you tell me on the day we're leaving?!"

"Yeah.. it's a last minute thing.."

"Well what is it?! You're on a holiday break away from college, what's so important you have to change your mind the day you're due to fly?"

I don't mean to raise my voice but I'm shocked, and a little hurt.

"Please calm down.. I am sorry.."

"Not until you tell me why?"

"I just..I have something to do with Susan.."

"Really?! That's funny cos she told me just yesterday that she's spending the whole week away with Charlie at his place.. so try another one and don't lie this time.."

He looks at me with soft eyes, almost.. I think a tear?

"If you're having second thoughts about us Nathan.. sorry I mean Mr Gardner.. I'd rather you just say.."

"No.. I.."

"What? Can't think of something to tell me? Can't make something up as to why you can't make it?"

I push past him and he tries to stop me but I turn back to him as I reach his door.

"You still have your ticket, so if you change your mind, I shall see you at the airport? If not.. see you after the break ..."

With that I walk out, not letting him explain..I don't say goodbye or wait for him to follow me.

With Nathan normally taking me home, I have to get the bus home, which is not pleasant at all.

I finish packing my clothes, have a quick snack to eat before calling a cab to pick me up. My anxious  mind starting to think if he'll turn up, I had the perfect week planned, and I was so excited to spend time with him.. away from work. But if he's having second thoughts? What does that mean about our work ? How will we be able to carry on?!

It's around 6:30pm when the cab turns up outside, I carry bags and the driver helps me load them. About a 30 minute drive to the airport, I check my phone for the flight, to see if it's still on time. For now nothing is showing yet, but I text my sister to let her know I'm on my way, at least if Nathan doesn't show she won't be disappointed she'll just have to deal with my moody ass all week.