Linus's second week of school began like a well-rehearsed routine, but now it was packed with new challenges. Waking up early to finish his daily missions before heading to class was becoming his norm, and he felt the strain of the new schedule. Each morning, he laced up his running shoes, heading out while the rest of the family was still asleep. The crisp morning air was refreshing but soon turned heavy as he pushed himself through his warm-ups and drills.
School days were long. Though classes had just begun and assignments were still light, the transition from a lazy summer to the rigid structure of a school day was a jolt.
Between classes, he found himself trying to relax as much as possible or talk with the friends he had made in class. Knowing that he would spend class time paying attention to avoid studying more at home, especially with practice and other tasks lined up after school
