"I don't even know why I'm procrastinating. I like this story. I always choose a story I like, when I have to write something for class."

"Well, maybe that's just it." Elle poked at my forehead. "You have to write it. For a grade. And that's not something you like."

"I really don't."

"And it's easier to not do something than do it."

"It really is." I sighed. "I'm so looking forward to getting to choose what I read and write again. Without feeling guilty about it."

"No need to feel guilty."

"Feels like I'm wasting my time. Not doing what I'm supposed to be doing. But I'm not motivated."

"Well, then - the sooner you do what you're 'supposed' to be doing, the sooner you finish your degree, and the sooner you can do what you want to do. There's your motivation."

"I guess. It's not the best motivation."

"But it's what you have."

"Yeah."