History (Nathan Gardner) - Complete

'Nate'

"Mom actually asked about you yesterday.." my sister tells me as we talk on the phone on my lunch break.

"Oh did she? What did you say?"

"I said you were fine, still a little upset by their decision but you're managing.."

"Oh.. I see.. how did she react?"

"She didn't really.. as soon as I mentioned Nate.. she just changed the subject again.."

"Oh great.. they won't ever change their minds about him will they?"

"I don't know sweetie.."

"Listen.. I've gotta go.. I'll call you tonight ok?"

We say our goodbyes, and I finally start eating my lunch. Trying to forget this issue with my parents is much harder than I excepted.

"Miss Jones.. are you ok?" A voice suddenly appears in the classroom.

"You look like you've seen a ghost..Do you feel ok?" The young girl who works with Nathan is stood beside me..

"Yeah.. sorry a just feeling a bit off today.. counting down the hours until home time.."

"Me too! Do you mind if I join?" She shows me her lunch, to which I shrug and she sits at one of the students desks

"It's been such a long morning without Nate.."

Nate? She calls him that too?

"Yeah.. it has been.. but I suppose we won't be able to have them help us forever.. once we finalise our training we'll be on our own for these type of lessons.. so we have to start somewhere.."

She smiles and is quick to agree.

"Oh for sure! I know I'm in the best hands learning from a man like Nate.. he's so experienced and has really been there you know?"

Ok second time she's called him Nate. Don't be jealous. Just stay calm. I take a bite of my sandwich, trying to ignore her comments.

No one at work knows yet, apart from Susan obviously, but she isn't going to say anything.. not against her dads wishes.

I pick up my phone, checking my texts when my phone vibrates in the desk.

Just on a break, hope the college is still standing ;) miss you. X

Simple but cute checking in text from Nathan.

I sigh before replying back to him.

Fortunately it is. Hope you're having fun. X

"Boyfriend?"

I nearly choke on my sandwich when her voice interrupts.

"Excuse me?"

"Just the way you were smiling at your phone.. figured it must have been a message from your other half.. sorry if I offended you.."

"It's um.. just a friend.." I wish I could tell her the truth. But how she would take 'Nate' being with me? Not sure about that one.

"Hey..sorry if it's a bit.. formal but we should be friends.. I know I'm a bit younger than you but..you seem like a great girl.. and well I don't have many friends here.. except Nate.."

Ok girl.. call him Nate one more time!!

"Um yeah.. sure.." I smile softly before picking my rubbish up and throwing it in the bin.

"Great.. how about a drink tonight?"

"Sounds great.." I accept her offer of meeting for a drink after work.