See you Around

Eva

They had a private teacher...Jeremy's never mentioned what kind of family they come from, but everyone knows everything about anyone here. The first information that was quickly spread was the fact their father's business was among the most successful ones internationally. The second talks were vivid descriptions of the huge house by the lake they'd bought.

I look back at Nathan, and I know I could've asked about how he finds the place, or whatever. But for some reason I say.

"Is this what you want to do? Play?"

"No, that's just to pass the time now."

"But you're so good."

"I just had a lot of time to practice, especially in the past year."

I put my hair behind my ear and look ahead.

"Jeremy mentioned it. I'm sorry- I mean- he didn't say why or anything, just that you skipped a year."

"It's fine, I don't hide it. I just spent a year off school. "

"Okay..."

"I don't regret it, though." he says, casually. I was sure he wouldn't continue talkig to me, but he does. "I had more time t