Mr. Campbell said yesterday that the participants should stay today to practice for the contest. Why did I decide to do this again? Oh, that's right, the stranger. Craig and Frank stare at me with surprise in the moment they see me entering the classroom. Eric is standing in front of them but immediately turns around, smiling and waving at me as if the room was full of people. I don't understand why he's still treating me nice when I've not been as friendly with him. I walk towards them and stop next to Ashby, hoping to get along successfully with the idea that I know math. Frank looks annoyed, Craig simply says "Hi" and returns his attention to the book over the table. "Noah, we are having problems solving this. Do you think you can help us?" I start feeling anxious after

