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06

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I looked up at my balcony, looking through my telescope, seeing the constellations up in the night sky.

"Are you becoming one of those horoscope witches?"

I laugh as I turn around to see Andy, leaning against the doorway.

"Astronomy," I correct, "I like astronomy, and besides, I don't really believe in horoscopes."

The boy came behind me, wrapping his arms around me, resting his chin on my shoulder, as I read my book.

"Lucky for you, I found your zodiac constellation — Aquarius."

"Can I see?"

He goes up to the telescope and looked at the sky. It was propped perfectly to see it, but Andy gave a tsk.

"This is ridged, I just see plain white dots."

"Well, look at the picture." I showed him the outline and photo of the constellation. "These two stars are like the feet, and that big star is the head."

Again, he went to the scope, observing it clearer, genuinely wanting to find the constellation.

"Oh, I see it!" He smiles, "Yeah, yeah, that's Aquarius, alright."

I settle the book down and went to Andy. He gets up from the scope and puts his arms around my shoulders, as I go around his waist.

"You know, you should be asleep," The Strucker points out.

"And I can say the same to you."
"But I'm an insomniac and I can survive 2 hours of sleep."

"And I can survive an all-nighter and still act like myself. You're not special."

He hums, "I just... like sleeping with you. You help me fall asleep better."

"And that's why you went to check up on me."
"Yeah, basically."

Lately, I haven't been sleeping well, it was bearable, but just annoying, at this point.

I didn't want Simone to be in my dreams, yet again, I don't want to deal with his vague ideas and talk.
I just want one normal night, with no dreams, just sleep.