Simon smiles and takes a sip of his cocoa. "The feeling's mutual."

He takes a seat next to her, stretching his long legs. He's missed being around her. She's more excitement than he can usually handle, and yet he feels calmer around her. Possibly because she's the only girl he hasn't had to lie to before.

They're both freaks. And that's refreshing.

"I'm trying to clear my head. My dissertation's turning into a clusterfuck and I have to get so much more done before we're off for Christmas that I don't know how I'll manage. How's Uni treating you?"