m-my half brother half fish full b-best friend for life. *jack goes to explain the fish, that he had his own job in the city working as a tailor down town. they live together yes, but what with work they don’t see each other a lot but they’re still best friends AND family*
He sounds really nice! I hope I get to meet him! *She practically beaming*
i don’t see why not but like i said, he’s super busy a lot… like me, really…
..oh, o-okay…! that, okay! this is exciting i, i’ve never had people over on christmas b-besides minion and roxy of course…
*She tilted her head* Who’s Minion?
m-my half brother half fish full b-best friend for life. *jack goes to explain the fish, that he had his own job in the city working as a tailor down town. they live together yes, but what with work they don’t see each other a lot but they’re still best friends AND family*
*his smile widens at the offer. they could watch christmas movies! eat together! he’s never had a girl over like that, and the idea makes his heart race* t-that sounds wonderful…! i-if you have time i, i mean i’m sure your other friends want to see you.
Well for Christmas all I’m doing is delivering presents. I haven’t heard them mention any parties. So you and I can just make our own. *smiles back at him, hands on her pockets. She was really excited, having spent her holidays alone for years*
..oh, o-okay…! that, okay! this is exciting i, i’ve never had people over on christmas b-besides minion and roxy of course…
…sitting in my apartment painting. *he smiles weakly* i, i’m not really one for… for big crowds…
Would it be okay if I visited? *She fidgets a bit, hoping she isn’t being clingy or desperate* If you’re not busy on Christmas I mean or New Years.
*his smile widens at the offer. they could watch christmas movies! eat together! he’s never had a girl over like that, and the idea makes his heart race* t-that sounds wonderful…! i-if you have time i, i mean i’m sure your other friends want to see you.
well… maybe after new years? t-things are so crazy now a days with christmas and the holidays and new years… *pauses, looks at her* w-what are you doing for new years, katelynn?
*blinks* I was actually just about to ask you what you were going to do for Christmas. Um..New Years…probably..filming whatever parade we have and then celebrating alone afterward. I’ll probably try to get some good shots of the fireworks with my camera. How about you?
…sitting in my apartment painting. *he smiles weakly* i, i’m not really one for… for big crowds…
*he looks at her; he doesn’t like arguing with women. especially pretty ones. he gives an awkward smile* o-okay as… as a discount f-for being you… half price…?
*blinks a bit* Okay..sounds fair I guess..? *She’s unsure because she still feels like she’s ripping him off but decides when payday rolls around she will slip the money somewhere so he can’t argue with her. She wanted to be fair* When should classes start? *smiles*
well… maybe after new years? t-things are so crazy now a days with christmas and the holidays and new years… *pauses, looks at her* w-what are you doing for new years, katelynn?
p-pay? katelynn no, no! i-i make enough money, i don’t need yours…! r-really. save the money for supplies…! *your company is more than enough, worth more than money to me…*
Are you sure? I mean, I’ll be taking up your time when you could be working. It’s only fair I pay you for it. *A look of determination crosses her face, not wanting to take advantage of his kindness*
*he looks at her; he doesn’t like arguing with women. especially pretty ones. he gives an awkward smile* o-okay as… as a discount f-for being you… half price…?
i’d love to teach you how to paint! *the passion’s still there, and he forms a fist of determination* you’ll be my first student, katelynn, and i’ll show you just how great art can be!
*She claps happily, bouncing on her feet a little* Oh, wonderful! I’ve been saving up some money to take some classes but I’m sure you’ll be a better teacher so I’ll just give it to you instead. How much do you think is a fair price for lessons? *Whispers to herself* I’ll also need to go out and buy some supplies..
p-pay? katelynn no, no! i-i make enough money, i don’t need yours…! r-really. save the money for supplies…! *your company is more than enough, worth more than money to me…*
*he frowns* he does sound like a jerk… a-art is about expression, using your abilities to express how you feel and what you love and hate. d-do you think an art teacher told salvador dali to pull his stuff together? o-or told vincent van gough to stop working with his swirls and lines? or michelangelo, o-or any of the famous artists who made a name for themselves by pushing boundaries? no! *his voice is becoming more serious, more steady, talking about something he loves* i was taught how to use the right tools, the shading, but never what to do with my work. my teacher allowed me to be free with what it wanted to do and for that i’m grateful to her forever and it was her who suggested i move here in the first place for my art, for my talents…!
*Her eyes widen, seeing for a moment a confident young man full of passion and it makes her heart beat a little* Y-Yeah…you’re right.
*Shakes her head to shake the fog from her mind* Hey, maybe you could teach me how to paint sometime! *She grows increasingly excited at the idea, really wishing to learn. Perhaps she’d even show him the drawings she had attempted and see what she needed to learn*
i’d love to teach you how to paint! *the passion’s still there, and he forms a fist of determination* you’ll be my first student, katelynn, and i’ll show you just how great art can be!
oh, it-it does but learning from.. from a teacher is just as good…
*Tilting her head* Depends on the teacher. I used to have one in high school who thought art was supposed to be a style with no room for creativity. *She tries to imitate his deep voice* ‘Young lady, what are you painting? You can’t just splash colors on a canvas and call it art. Paint the fruit bowl the way it looks and use shadows properly. What? You can’t paint? Then why are you taking this class?
*Lets her voice go back to normal and sighs* He was such a jerk.
*he frowns* he does sound like a jerk… a-art is about expression, using your abilities to express how you feel and what you love and hate. d-do you think an art teacher told salvador dali to pull his stuff together? o-or told vincent van gough to stop working with his swirls and lines? or michelangelo, o-or any of the famous artists who made a name for themselves by pushing boundaries? no! *his voice is becoming more serious, more steady, talking about something he loves* i was taught how to use the right tools, the shading, but never what to do with my work. my teacher allowed me to be free with what it wanted to do and for that i’m grateful to her forever and it was her who suggested i move here in the first place for my art, for my talents…!
Jack Maple 