Glassheart but realistic

Part 45 - A Work of Art

Red pov:

It's the beginning of November, and Uma called me to her office. I thought I was in trouble or something. It was lunchtime, but she called me through the intercom, which it's rare to hear kids being called at lunch.  I leave my table waving goodbye to Chloe heading to her office. Once at the door, I nervously knocked 3 times.

Uma: Come in!

I open the door and slowly walk to her, sitting at her desk holding her hands with a somewhat serious face.

Uma: Come sit. I got something to talk to you about.

She gestures to the chair as I awkwardly sit. I put my arms on the armrest, hoping to calm my nerves.

Red: Am I in trouble?

I looked at her a little scared.

Uma: Why cause I called through the intercom because I didn't wanna walk to the cafeteria to get you?  I ran a tight ship for years. It's faster for others to come to you instead of going back and forth.... as I was saying, though, the reason I called you here today is because I noticed you haven't joined a club yet.

Red: Oh yeh, I kinda never got to even seeing what clubs there were. I know Chloe joined the swords and shields or fencing or whatever it's called, but that's about all I know.

Uma: Well, since it's November, most clubs are running out of spots, so I figured I'd try to get you in one before it's too late... I think you might like it.

Red: I'm not sure about that.... what even is there for options?

Uma: Here's a pamphlet.

And hands me a folder paper. I open it and read the options. There were sports, chloes club, drama, and debate. I kept reading through.

Uma: may I ask something?

I look up as Uma leaned just a little closer to me.

Red: Yeah, sure, that you want to know?

Uma: So I know yorh childhood wasn't the greatest, but was there something you used to do back in Wonderland?

I was surprised by her question. It got me thinking about the things I used to do to pass the time. I remember reading a lot. I remember also writing a lot, but I also remember that I used to paint. It was one of the few things my mom encouraged me to do. 

Red: Um, I used to paint?

I shrugged my shoulders.

Uma: Isn't that so? I think if you like to paint you might like to join the arts club. They always got space for new students. I think you should go and try this afternoon after school. Who knows might be your new favorite pass time?

Red: Nah, my favorite pass time is spending time with Chloe.

Uma: Well, then it might be your second favorite pass time.

Red: ok, ok, I'll try it out. Might as well.

Uma: Good, I think that's all I needed you for. Have a good day, Red.

Red: Bye Uma.

I then leave her office. I almost ran I to Chloe, who was waiting outside.

Red: Oh jeez Chloe, don't scare me like that. I almost ran you over.

Chloe: Sorry, I just wanted to wait for you here... what did Uma say?

Red: she got me to try arts club since I'm one of the few students who hasn't joined one yet.... I'll he going there after school while ur at yiru swords and shields practice.