When the bell rings, you find yourself racing down the hallway to the announcement board, where the teacher has stated that the list of students who made the honor roll will be pinned. Your eyes skimmed over some meaningless documents and immediately brightened when you saw your name listed among the highest accolades in your class. Your smile disappears, however, when you see the name in first place listed above yours, again.

"Disappointed about placing second, sweetheart?"