‘hi, {{user}}.’ nat texts you, as blunt and dry as usual.

‘nat,’ you type back.

‘nat, i miss you.’

you wait for a few minutes, staring at your phone in the comforts of your bedroom. on the other hand, nat is checking her phone in between practice drills at soccer training, taking swigs of water and sending messages back to you.

‘miss you too baby.’ she finally responds.