RejectGirl10

chapter 6: art class portraits

One pro of living in California was that it was always sunny and warm.

It was the next day and I chose my outfit for school. I chose a palm tree tank top and Jean shorts. I grabbed my Jean jacket in case it will be a bit windy.

I thought about Josh as I ate my oatmeal this morning. I still couldn't believe that he's my partner. What if he's an asshole? And leaves me with all the work to do? All of a sudden I had butterflies in my stomach. I don't know why im so nervous. He's just a Jock.

My parents were on their phones as usual. My father pushed aside his cup of coffee.

"So Jamie, how is school?"

"Fine. " I replied.

"No trouble?" He asked.

"No."

"Great. "

Conversations with my parents were always one worded. I got used to it though. But even though im used to their behavior, im a bit saddened by it.

Nicole's sister drove us to school again.

The car ride wasn't silent at all. Amanda and Nicole were arguing over who would win "the hottest guy" award, Ryan gosling or Zac efron.

Ryan gosling.

All the fucking way.

I went straight to my locker today. From the corner of my eye I see amber and Stacy primping themselves with mascara and lip gloss. Unfortunately, their lockers were quite close to mine. They were across the hall near a biology class room. I began listening to their conversation.

"I can't wait for the spring fling in april!!!" amber cheers.

"Josh will totally ask me to be his date!"

"How do you know? " Stacy questions her.

"OH, I know he will. "

"If not then I'll make him ask me. Nothing and no one is getting in my way. " She closes her locker then walks away.

Stacy shrugs then follows her.

Ahhhh amber. Aren't you a fresh breath of air.

***

Silence was between Josh and I in chemistry.

I felt extremely akward.

Ms.Olive asked us to sit next to our partners to work on our projects today. The entire room was filled with laughter and stories, instead of actually talking about the protect.

Finally one of us spoke up.

"Hey listen," Josh began.

I turned my head towards his direction.

"This doesn't have to be weird." "My names josh." He smiled.

"My name is jamie. " I smiled back.

"So, do you play any sports? " he taps his pencil against his desk.

"No, do you?"

Yes, I already know the answer to this question thanks to Nicole, but it's a conversation starter.

"Yeah, I play football, soccer, tennis..."

The list went on.

"Wow. You must be really tired." I said.

"Nah, im not tired of playing sports. Its actually really fun."

"Do you surf too?" I asked Curious.

"Yeah, i kinda do. I mean im not the greatest but i can still work the waves."

"Work the waves"

Im amazed. How can one human being handle this much activities in one lifetime?

"Are you like, a god or something?" I asked.

He laughed.

"No, sadly." He said with amusement still on his face.

"How about you? I know that you dont play sports but what do you do outside of school?"

Why does he want to know about my social life?

"I dont really know...i like to write though."

"And i love food." I told him.

"Whats your favorite food?" He askes.

"Mine is pizza."

My eyes widened.

What.

No fucking way.

Okay he doesn't seem too bad as I thought he was.

I have found my soulmate.

"Really? I love pizza too!" I cheered.

"Well, I guess fate brought us together for a reason." He smiled. This time his Pearly white teeth peeked through.

Wait.

What's that supposed to mean?

***

I zoned out the entire art class.

Until I saw a familiar face walk through the door.

Josh handed the hall pass paper to the art teacher.

His eyes landed on me and the only available seat that was empty beside me.

No. No. I have one class with this guy and that's enough.

He sat into that seat and looked at me.

"Hey."

"Hey. What are you doing here?" I asked.

He Placed his bag on the floor.

"My guidance counselor switched me out of some drama class to this class."

"Oh." Was all I said.

30 minutes into class the art teacher explained our project for today.

"So now that i have taught you the basics of doing a portrait ,Today we are going to draw portraits of your classmates."

Oh great.

"So choose your partners! Only groups of two's please. "

Josh leaned over to me.

"Can I draw you?"