*** = listener speaking

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[phone rings]

Hi… sorry to call you without texting ahead.

I started feeling frustrated and needed someone to talk to… and you’re the only other person who’s usually up when I’m up, so…

Actually, speaking of sleeping - I didn’t just wake you up, did I?

***

That’s a relief… not, ah, that you’re not asleep. That you WEREN’T asleep, and that my phone call didn’t ruin any sleep for you.

I’d like to avoid dragging you down with me into a sleep-deprived hell.

***

[speaker laughs a little]

That’s sweet of you, but I’d rather not wake you up, even if you’d be happy to have your rest ruined by me.

We both have stuff we have to do in the morning, and it’s hard to just sneak off and find somewhere to sleep like when we were younger… people don’t let us get away with that anymore, sadly.

Speaking of the morning… what is the time right now?

3 a.m.… wow, it’s that time already? I swear it was only 1 a.m. a minute ago.

I guess I zoned out…

***

How did I lose track of time this time?

I’ve been listening to whale sounds for the past few hours. I kept my eyes closed too - like my parents say, ‘just close your eyes, you’ll be fine!’ - but it didn’t do anything.

Sadly, as this phone call has shown… That method didn’t work out for me.

***

No, you don’t need to apologise. It worked for you, you only suggested it because you thought it would work for me too, you were just trying to help.

***

What am I going to try now?

I’m probably going to try turning on an old favourite movie. My therapist said putting on shows and things like that that you’ve watched before can actually help.

***

Oh, did I not tell you? Sorry, it must have slipped my mind.

Yeah, I finally have a therapist. It’s not like, a fancy therapist in one of those movie offices, just someone cheap online. But she’s got a degree and people like her from the reviews.

My parents still think getting a therapist is a waste of money and I should just stick to the sleeping pills, but I want to not always have to rely on them. Especially if a situation pops up where I don’t have access to sleeping pills.

That would be a nightmare… actually, having a nightmare would be good because at least I’d be asleep.

***

What movie am I planning on watching?

Probably… The Lion King. I haven’t watched it in a while, and I’m hoping some of the childhood nostalgia will calm my brain down.

***

You want to watch it together? Are you sure?

***

That’s true, I guess we are already on the phone… alright, let’s test this new method out together.

I’ll set up the Netflix sharing thing and I’ll send you the link in one second…

[keyboard typing noises]

Sent. Do you have it?

***

Alright, just so we aren’t out of sync like last time, I’m starting this in three… two… one.

[spacebar push]

…The old-style animation’s really pretty, isn’t it? No wonder people keep wanting Disney to switch back to the old animation.

And the music, too. Did I ever ask you what your favourite song was from them?

***

That’s fair. I’m a ‘Be A Man’ kind of lady myself.

Whatever happened to Disney?

***

[speaker laughs]

A lot, yeah.

…Actually, I should probably be quiet. Talking will just keep us both awake, won’t it?

***

You don’t mind?

***

[speaker laughs]

Wow, my voice is so dull it can bore you to sleep?

You’ve got a real way with words.

Then again, I suppose I could tire myself out talking…

If only.

…Now I’m getting hungry.

Do you think anywhere is open at this hour?

I only have instant ramen at home, and I already had that for lunch…

***

Yeah, that was a stupid question.

It’s probably better if I don’t eat. Saves me from spending money.

Though, speaking of spending money, someone recommended me a lavender spray… apparently you just squirt a few drops of it on your pillow and you go off to sleep instantly.

Of course, they don’t have insomnia, so the results will probably be a bit different if you or me were to try it out.

…I hope I don’t sound selfish saying this, but I’m glad you have insomnia too.

Knowing someone who understands your struggles so well is… nice.

No one else really gets it, even if they have good intentions.

But with you, you do get it. I barely have to say anything and you already know what I’m talking about.

I hope that doesn’t sound weird.

***

You’re glad I’m in your life too?

Mmm… I’m glad the feeling’s mutual.

We should have another sleepover soon. I’d like to hug again – having someone close helped quite a lot, surprisingly. …Or, well, having you close helped a lot.

Let’s plan it out after we’ve got some rest. Okay?