Despite all the studying, Andrea still panicked the night before the midterms.
Andrea: Rest, I'm gonna fail.
Me: You're not gonna fail.
Andrea: But what if I forget everything?!
Me: You won't. You actually studied this time.
Andrea: What if my brain just shuts down? Like, what if I sit there and everything goes blank?
Me: Then I'll personally shake your brain awake.
There was a pause before her next message.
Andrea: That sounds kinda scary lol.
Me: It's supposed to be.
Andrea: Ugh. Why do you sound so calm?
Me: Because you'll be fine.
I expected her to complain again, but she didn't. Instead, her reply was quieter.
Andrea: You really believe that?
Me: Yeah.
Another pause. Then:
Andrea: ...Okay. I'll try my best.
Me: Good.
I stared at the screen for a while, but Andrea didn't send anything else.
Somehow, that made me smile a little.