I cant sleep

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MAVERICK POV

I can't sleep tonight. I don't know what it is. For some reason sleep won't come to me. It's evading me.

I turn and twist but I still can't manage to fall asleep. What is wrong with me?
But there's no answer that comes through the night. I'm all alone with my thoughts. I sigh and turn on my lamp. I pound out some push ups and then shove my motorcycling helmet onto my head.
I turn on my live stream.
"Hello, and welcome to a spontaneous livestream." The chat is plastered with people joining in.
"Hey!"
"Hi!"
"I love you!"
"Take off your shirt!"
"Good evening hot stuff!"
Some of them further down are not so appropriate. I laugh and unbutton my shirt. Well at least they appreciate me.

To be honest I think I needed my fans tonight. Someone who cheers me on. Seeing Joe fall in love with Pamela, even if he doesn't realize it yet, has made me realize how alone I am. I don't seek after anyone. Honestly I haven't found anyone that would be a particularly good fit for me yet. But even then there's so much I'd have to hide. I don't even think I'm in a position where it's even feasible.
I sigh.
"What game should I play tonight? I'm in the mood to appease my loyal peasants," there's a vibration of messages flowing into the chat now.
"You're right! I haven't played call of duty in a really long time. Let's do it, zombie invasion anyone?" There is a rumble of ascent.
"Good, then let's get on it," and with that I play until the birds are chirping outside. I stay on until the sunlight bleeds through around my curtains. I look to the side of me towards the clock and read the time. 7:07 am, Monday.
To be honest I should be getting ready for school. I take one more look at the chat.
"Guys, I gotta go, but I'll see you all again soon." I smile what I hope is a winning smile and then bid them all adieu. Time for a brand new day at hell. How enthralling.

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