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I Am Vaughn (battling with alter ego voices in my head)

Ah, Mondays. Back to school at last.
I smiled to myself as I headed down the familiar hallways, looking forward to the classrooms where I had oceans of knowledge just waiting for me to dive into.
My alter ego chose that moment to kick in.
And you’ll be able to see Brit again.
Shut. Up.
No.

I considered seeing a therapist; surely hearing annoying alter ego voices in your head couldn’t be healthy. I scowled to myself, musing at my now ruined Monday morning rush.
You are such a nerd.
Oh, leave me alone.
You know, most people hate Mondays.
I know.
So this is a much more normal emotion for you to feel.
Do you ever shut up?
No.
Great.
Ooh, sarcasm. Feisty.
Ok, it’s official. I’m losing it.
No, you’re conflicted.
Great, you’re smart too.
Duh, I’m you. Nerd, remember?
Don’t remind me.
I just did.

sigh… stupid, stupid, stupid alter ego.
Hey, I heard that.
I was about to sigh again when I saw her.
Oh crap.
Breathe, Vaughn. Just go up and talk to her!
NO!
Wimp.
Shut up.

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