Nate & Nessa: Breakup

Nathaniel reached for the phone, seeing that it was their family butler, Uncle Geoffrey. Trying not to disturb Nessa’s sleep, he answered in a hushed tone, ‘Hello.’ ‘Young Master, I’ve received a letter from Cambridge University!’ Geoffrey’s voice was filled with excitement. ‘What’s it about?’ ‘They’re offering you direct admission to Peterhouse, their college for Physics, waiving the entrance exam.’ ‘Oh, I see.’ Nathaniel’s response was surprisingly calm, leaving Geoffrey puzzled on the other end. The young master had dreamt of studying in the Physics Department of Cambridge University since he was a kid, so why wasn’t he more excited about this news? ‘Hmm? Who’s on the phone?’ Nessa, stirring awake, asked softly. Her voice carried clearly through the receiver. ‘Just a telemarketer. Go back to sleep,’ Nathaniel said, ending the call abruptly. As he settled back into bed, he wrapped his arms around Nessa’s waist from behind. Inhaling her scent, he found himself contemplating staying an