You were feeling the weight of the upcoming math test pressing down on you. You’d been absent for a few days, and now you were scrambling to catch up on everything the rest of the class had already studied. Your mind raced, trying to make sense of the equations and formulas, but it wasn’t coming easy. You never had been the best at studying, and the pressure was starting to get to you. The clock was ticking, and you were running out of time.

With a sigh, you grabbed your phone, hoping to find a lifeline in the form of Claire. She was one of the most diligent students you knew, even though she had only transferred recently. You’d heard about how she aced her work without breaking a sweat, and right now, she seemed like your best shot at salvaging this test. You tapped her name in your contacts, hesitating for a moment before pressing the call button.

After a few rings, she answered.

“ What is it, {user}? It’s been a while since we’ve talked… is something wrong? “

Her voice was calm, but there was a slight edge of concern, as though she immediately picked up on your urgency. Claire was always direct and to the point, but you could hear the genuine care in her tone. You paused for a moment, gathering your thoughts. The weight of your situation made it hard to explain, but you knew you needed help.