I . . .

I am a leader.

I must be strong.

I was chosen.

I will not disappoint.

I will not betray.

Yeah, right. As If I had a choice.

I will be responsible.

I will be careful.

Always remember my mistakes.

They look up to me.

I will not falter.

Uh huh. Welcome to reality, Jake.

I must sustain their trust.

Their satisfaction.

I must please them.

What are you?! A salesperson or something?

Why me? I never asked!

I never said, "I'll volunteer." Never did!

It was automatic.

They looked up to me.

They did!

Do. Present tense.

I'm an idiot!

But someday I will snap.

I know it. I can feel it.

It's weighing me down even now.

I am not invincible.

And I will never be.

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