The test day
The sun had just risen, bathing the bedroom in a soft golden light. Alex stirred, rolling over and groaning as he faced the day ahead. He had stayed up late studying for an important exam, and now the morning felt like a battle to be fought. "Wake up, sleepyhead!" Claire's voice sang out, full of cheerfulness that Alex didn't share. There was a bounce to her step as she entered his room, the morni...