DEATH WISH - j.hale

BUZZCUT SEASON - 24

WAY TOO SOON, the bell rang, signaling lunch was over and it was time to start making their way to 5th period. Sara waited back for Angela where they could walk to their Photography class together.

"Sup, Angie."

"Sara, hey!" The girl with glasses replied, sending her a friendly smile as they left the cafeteria. Sara linked her arm with Angela's, feeling warm and snug in Jaspers sweater.

"Do you know what we're doing in class today?" The blonde asked, quirking an eyebrow curiously.

"I heard from Soph that we're doing a group project, but I could be wrong. Maybe we can be partners?"

"Fuck yeah! I'd photograph you any day," she playfully flirted, sending the girl a wink. Angela rolled her eyes, letting out a soft sigh at her words.

"God, I'm pretty sure you're horny, like — 99% of the time."

Sara snorted, shoving her friend away. "I mean, you're not wrong."

They reached their class, each girl bidding their goodbyes and taking their seats.

Sara's mood immediately went up as she saw the familiar man next to her seat. With a smile, she walked to the back and took her seat, pulling out her notebook and a pencil. Putting her head in her hand, she turned to the man and sent him a flirty look.

"Hey gorgeous, got a girlfriend?"

He scoffed, amused. Slightly shaking his head, he replied. "Half the time, I don't know when you're joking and when you're being serious."

She smirked, raising her eyebrows before ironing back to the front. "You'll never know," she whispered, just loud enough for him to hear as Mr. Taylor began talking.

Jasper looked at the girl, admiring her silently. She truly was a wonder.

"Alright, students — our next project this week will be learning different angles and lightings. For the next two weeks, you'll be given a partner. And no, you don't get to pick." Sara quickly cast a look at Angela, meeting her brown eyes and exchanging a sad expression of disappointment.

"For the assignment, you and your partner will be given a list of scenery you'll need to have pictures in. You will take turns being the model and the photographer since I am only lending you one camera per pair. You can mess around with the lighting and angles, but most importantly, have fun."

This project didn't actually seem that bad, Sara could work with this. Well, as long as she had a good partner.

"Since the desks are in pairs, you'll be partnered with the person sitting beside you."

Sara quickly looked to her right, her eyes meeting the golden irises of Jasper Hale.

She could totally work with this.

"Guess we're partners," Sara stated lowly, not fighting the smile that crept upon her lips.

"Guess we are, ma'am." He replied.

"Okay, everyone has their partners?"

The students muttered in agreement, indicating he could go on. With a clap of his hands, he smiled brightly and continued.

"Alright! First place on the list! Everyone stand and grab one of these cameras on my desk; we're going around the school. Capture a picture of something here that you personally find beautiful. You and your partner may split away from the class, just make sure you meet back here in the classroom at exactly 1:55. That's 5 minutes before the bell. Have fun and get creative."