We had these two really close coursemates back in school. They were practically inseparable. Even during exams, they somehow always found a way to sit close to each other and cooperate. You know those friends that can communicate with just one look? "Question 3"... A slight nod. "Number 5"... One cough. "Check that no 3". Small eye movement and all.. But during our final year, the school released a circular that exam malpractice would be treated with seriousness. Anyone caught would have to repeat the entire academic year. Everybody became careful. These two? They still found a way to sit not too far from each other. First day of the exam, as usual, they cooperated. Everything went smoothly. Second day came. They sat in their usual positions. Question papers were distributed. Everybody started writing. About 20 minutes into the exam, one of them looked towards his friend. Nothing. He looked again. Nothing. He tried the usual facial signal. Nothing. He even whispered his name. No response. The guy was completely mute. After the exam, he confronted him. "Bro, what happened today? Why were you ignoring me?" His friend looked at him and said: "Bro, that circular is still in my head".. He said, "So?" The guy replied: "Yesterday, if they caught you, I would have lost one exam, maybe". "But today, if they catch me, I’ll lose an entire year. I don't want that".. That was how their friendship ended 💔.