I sighed exasperatedly. I would have helped her out today, but I had the shift. "Um, we could try tomorrow at lunch..."

"We both know that's not gonna work," she complained.

"Well, I don't know any other options," I replied plainly. "I have a full class schedule tomorrow. My only free time is lunch."

She was silent for a few seconds. "Could you... could I pick you up and we study at my place? Just until I get it, then you can go home."

I glanced at my alarm clock. "Taylor, it's like, eight o'clock at night."

"I know, I know, but like - look, I'll pay you, okay? I...