Chapter 97. Good News Comes in Twos

"Chloe?" The whole apartment can hear Nash’s words. "Chloe?!" Five seconds later, he’s standing in my doorway, his chest heaving, his shoes and coat on, and his bag on his shoulders. "A-are you okay? What happened? I could hear you screaming. He burps, and I cover my mouth with my hand and smile.

"I got in." I’m quiet. "I’m in, and I have a spot in the Northwestern program." I’m so happy that I can’t stop crying.

"Are you in?" He asks with a smile, and I nod excitedly in response. He quickly runs over to me and gives me a big hug. I can feel my tears coming down a little quicker. We were so far away that it had been more than a week since we last saw him. "Of course you got it, I was sure you would." He talks to me behind my back. "I’m thrilled for you."

"Thanks." He squeezes me so hard that I can’t breathe when I whisper. "What are you doing back here when you said you’d be a