“I need a huge favor,” I said into the phone.

“Don’t you always?”

“Ha-ha.” I said deadpan. “Did mom call you to know where I was?”

“Nope. Why, where are you?” He asked, sounding worried.

“It’s Sunday! I had a deadline, remember?” I lied… partially.

“Oh!” he said, getting the point. “No problem, if she enquires then I’ll tell her that you were at my house to play video games. Okay?”

“Thanks, Nick. I owe you one.” I told my best friend.

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