I managed to look apologetic the next day at school, when I explained to Ken and Toby that they couldn't come over to my house after school anymore.
"It was dumb, I know," I groaned, "I forgot to do my Algebra homework after you guys left yesterday. It wasn't until after I went to bed last night that I finally remembered, so I got up to work on it. Mom came in and saw what I was doing, and she was pissed. She told me to tell you guys that she doesn't blame you, but from now on I have to go straight home and finish all my homework first thing after school. Then I can call and let you know, so you can come over. Sorry, guys."
They simply nodded in understanding. It made sense that my mother would be upset about something like that, particularly after all the work she'd put in tutoring me i
