Danny's POV
Near the end of math class, Mr. Chapman called me to his desk. I was on a nervous edge when I walked up because I'd never been in trouble before.
"Danny, I’ve noticed you're very talented in math," he said. My heart beat faster and my entire body tensed. Was this what I thought it might be? "You're pulling off amazing high 90's in one of the most important subjects in high school. I want to give you an opportunity to put those skills to a test."
"What's that?" I said my voice quiet with awe and all my senses aware of watching eyes.
"Would you like to participate in the annual math contest?" he offered. My world bloomed all at once, brighter than I imagined. Pride washed over me. It was the most highly anticipated contest in our senior year, and I’d only dreamt of it – bec
