I'm Gonna Fake It

That's right. Here's to fake optimistic cheerfulness.

What? You didn't actually think I was going to fake something else, were you? ~raises an eyebrow at~ Perv. **

Things are not going to change if I don't, so maybe I'll end up fooling myself into believing the act, or better yet, maybe things'll actually change to the better that way and it won't be an act anymore.

I'm going to dash and finish my painting before I lose this sudden stroke of inspiration.

xxx

The Gypsy

** Yes, I know I put the idea in your head now. It was deliberate, y'see?

It was still you who thought it. Or didn't. Depends on how your mind works.