Fallen

19. Art project

That night, Harper got a DM from Ivy.

Chatting with @IvyHoe1

I'm free on Friday and Saturday. Text me your address.

Okay! Cool!

I have art supplies I can bring.

Okay, thanks :)

Truthfully, Harper could've talked to Ivy for hours, but instead she just sent the address, not wanting to annoy Ivy more than she already did.

Harper ran downstairs and luckily saw the rest of her family on the couch, watching Nick's favorite thing: a Marvel film.

"Hello.." Harper smiled innocently, standing in front of the tv.

"I have a request." She continued. "I would like to have a friend over on Friday after school and on Saturday. It's for an art project that we need to work on together. So, that being said.. If you could all be out of the house at least on Saturday for a few hours, that would be great."

"Oooo, Harper's got a boyfriend!" Oscar shouted, snickering to himself.

"I do not!" Harper huffed, crossing her arms.

"Oh yeah, right, I forgot you can't get a boyfriend to save your life." He chuckled.

"How would I even be paired up with a boy, Oscar? I'm in an all girls school.. Use your two braincells." Harper said.

Before Ossy got the chance for a comeback, Nick spoke.

"Please.. Please stop the constant arguing. Harper, who's your friend? Do I know them?" Nick asked, crossing his arms.

"Oh..No, actually. Her name is Ivy.." Harper said.

"And how old is she?" Nick asked.

"Dad.. " Harper groaned. "She's my age.. Look, it'll just be for a few hours to work on our project."

Nick looked to Charlie, who shrugged and gave a small nod. "Yeah, okay. You can have the house on Saturday.. Just- be careful okay? Any mess you make, clean it up."

"Thank you!" Harper smiled, finally moving away from the telly.

When Friday finally came, Harper somehow convinced Ivy to walk to her house after school so they could work on the art.

"My parents and brother will probably be home.. But they won't disturb us." Harper said.

Ivy nodded.

".. Do you.. Wanna get to know each other? I mean, if you really don't want to be friends with me, it's okay.. I understand." Harper said.

"Go ahead." Ivy said.

"What's your favorite color? Mine's pink." Harper smiled.

"I like black.. Or dark purple. " Ivy said

"Oo, cool." Harper said. During the 15 minute walk, the two never stopped talking, just keeping each other entertained with simple questions.

"Here we are." Harper presented her house, opening the door and letting Ivy in. Ivy walked in and nodded, standing awkwardly as she waiting for Harper to say something.

"We can go in my room.." Harper said, leading Ivy upstairs and into the room.

Harper's room was painted the lightest shade of pink it pretty much looked white. Her bed was plain, aside some a few stuffed animals on it. Her room seemed clean, but it was usually a mess. Harper cleaned especially for Ivy. There was posters of Harper's favorite movies and music artists. The room was a deep shade of pink, thanks to the LED lights Harper had on the wall.

"So.." Harper chuckled, clasping her hands together. "What do you think?"

"It's.. It's very you." Ivy said, looking around.

"I'll just- I'll just take that as a compliment." Harper said to herself.

"I have our big canvas, and some art supplies, and I know you brought some, so.. Here! We can sit at my desk, it's big enough for the both of us." Harper smiled, grabbing a bag and setting it on her bed, which was next to her desk.

"I'll change the lighting." Harper hummed, adjusting the lights to be a regular whiteish yellow.

Ivy sat down and pulled some pencils and paints out.

Harper plopped down next to Ivy. "Should I put some music on? You can pick the song.. "

"Sure. You can pick, I don't mind.. Unless you have crap music taste." Ivy shrugged.

"Well I don't think I do." Harper chuckled, grabbing her phone and a mini pink speaker she had that she thought was cute.

"I mean, you can look at my playlist, hah."

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLganicYSoPvuIYDlo_KJrrTYR4MJyaF_L&si=ttYH19eJXaVYsLLw

Ivy glanced over at Harper's phone and quickly looked at the songs, then nodded.

"I approve." She smirked, and Harper smiled, turning the music on.

"So do you have any ideas?" Harper asked, staring at the canvas.

Ivy nodded.

".. Do you wanna tell me?" Harper said after a moment of silence.

"It's stupid but like.." Ivy groaned. "A dying rose or some shit, it'll be cool.."

"I.. That sounds great." Harper smiled.

Harper and Ivy worked for around two hours, and they hand the rough painting done. Throughout their work, they actually got to know each other, and Harper was desperately hoping her and Ivy would become friends.