Getting Along

GENESIS ARRIVED AT Vivienne’s house just as Vince and Vera were waiting at the front door. They both waved at him as he stepped out of his father’s car.

“Hey, Genesis!” Vera greeted cheerfully. “Ready for some science?”

“Definitely,” Genesis replied with a grin, adjusting his backpack. “Vince, I’ll need all the help I can get.”

Vince gave him a nod, looking pleased to help.

“Let’s go inside. We’ve got everything set up at the table.”

Vince was no longer mad at Genesis after all that happened last time. All the anger and competition faded the moment Genesis had apologized, not just to him, but also to his parents.

That apology meant a lot because it showed Vince that Genesis respected him and was sincere in making things right. He remembered how it used to bug him when people compared the two of them, both being smart and quick learners. But now, Vince felt that the pressure to be the best had eased up. He could finally see Genesis as a friend instead of a rival,

Ezekiel’s words ha