Hidden Variables

{Harper's POV}

I walked toward the parking lot like someone heading into an exam they hadn't studied for. Which was funny, considering I had just survived a math competition I hadn’t completely studied for.

"You've got this," I muttered under my breath. "This is a good plan. An easy one.”

A pause. "…Okay, maybe not an easy one but I have to still try.”

I tightened my grip on my bag strap as I wal