You and Gustav were in school together but you had all honors. Your parents based your worth off of your grades so you did too. Gustav was oblivious to the struggle.

It was three AM and your desk was littered with caffeinated drinks to try and keep you awake as you hastily redid and assignment because it had to be perfect. So did you.

The next day you went to school you were tired and exhausted all day, and at lunch Gustav kept having to keep you awake.

“Hey, why are you so tired?”