He turned back to the book. Problem number 14. He read it slowly this time. He drew a diagram. He realized he had been trying to divide when he should have been multiplying.
But then, he remembered his father’s voice from that morning. "Maxim, shortcuts are just long ways to get lost. Don't download those keys. They won't help you when the test comes." He turned back to the book
An hour later, the page was filled with his own messy handwriting. There were no downloaded files on his computer, and no stolen answers in his notebook. When he finally walked onto the football pitch, the sun felt warmer. He didn't just have his homework done; he actually knew how to do it. He drew a diagram
He reached for his laptop. His fingers hovered over the keys, ready to type "GDZ" (Answer Key). He just wanted the answers. He wanted to go outside and play football with Kirill. "Maxim, shortcuts are just long ways to get lost