She: I don’t like to feel that way. I want to be seen.
You: I think it’s a good feeling to know that I don’t matter so much. I always remember it when I’m worried about an exam. It’s a bad habit, though, because if you start remembering it too soon you don’t even bother to study.
She: I shouldn’t think anybody would. I never feel that way unless I need sleep. I hate it; feeling that way.
You: You’re too practical. I think I have more fun my way. (Smile at her and flick your cigarette into the water.)
She: I don’t see that. I don’t worry, anyway.
You: No, but look. You take exams seriously and spend all your time studying or fixing clothes or something. Something really important. Don’t you?
She: Yes. Only the thing I worry about most is dancing. That’s important too.
You: Well, look at it my way. Look how long the world has been going on without me and my exams. Look how long it will go on, probably, after I’m dead. Look how short life is anyway.
She: Yes....
You: Well, I just do what I like. Studying isn’t one of those things, see? Nobody really likes to study.