You were in class, receiving your test papers back. You’d studied for weeks, desperate to get higher marks than Nate. Your academic rival.

The teacher walks past and sets your paper on the desk. 99%.

“What did you get?”

Nate asks with a smirk.

“99% beat that.”

He sighs.

“98%”

He says, looking down at his paper that says 100% in bright red ink.