Summer Sadness

Chapter 27 | Daniel's Art

Jenn.

*2 weeks later*

I look at my canvas and im extremely proud. Its a cartoon version of myself and a Polaroid camera behind me. Theres mini drawings of things i love. Anything from hobbies to food. It was very rainbow and covered every inch of the canvas. Ive been locked in this dorm working on it whenever i had the chance. I never went out to hang with Daniel, Shawn, or Crystal. They offered but i wanted to make this perfect. It was my first art piece she was seeing from me so i wanted to make it amazing.

I had the canvas in my hands and walked to the class room. Of course me and Daniel were 15 minutes early. I set down my canvas on my easel and didnt say a word to Daniel yet. I admire my work.

"Wanna see each others?" He says.

I nod and we switch spots. I look at his and take it all in. It was black and white with music notes and a fancy swirl design as the back ground. In the middle was a paint brush looking like it was painting the music notes and letters. It was cartoon and magical looking.

"Wow Jenn..." He is in aw.

"What?"

"This is so amazing! You put in 10,000x the effort than i did. Each time i look at it i find something new. I could look at this painting and know a lot about you"

"Wow...guess locking myself in my dorm for 2 weeks was worth it" i laugh.

"Yours is really beautiful too"

In all honesty he didnt show much about him in this painting. It was gorgeous but all i can see is he likes art and music.

"I know its not my best work...i kinda got distracted a lot and did it last minute" he scratches his head.

"Its still beautiful" i smile.

Everyone comes in and we sit down.

"Today you should all have your art work today. If not come talk to me after class" she starts.

"I except amazing work especially certain people" she turns at me for a second then turns back.

"Put your pieces on the empty shelf and we will get started with our first lesson"

Everyone forms a line and puts their art on the shelf and sits back down. The teacher looked at me as i went back to my seat. It wasnt a creepy stare or mean just some what friendly but odd. I didnt really acknowledge it too much.

•••

The bell rings and everyone packs up and stretches after sitting on a stool for a couple hours. Me and Daniel were the last ones still here.

"Mr. marsh may i see you?" The teacher says at her desk.

I notice she has his painting right infront of her. Uh oh. He puts his backpack on and goes to her desk.

I walk out but lean on the wall next to the door to hear the conversation.

"This is very beautiful"

Yes!

"But"

Uh oh

"You didnt show yourself enough. I mean look at Jenns. She is an amazing student and her art piece made me get to know her better" she says.

"I know it isnt my finest work--"

"You got in because of your creativity and talent. I saw what you brought in to apply and it was beautiful. Now im seeing this and.." She sighs.

"I got very distracted by something and did it last minute" he explains.

"Its a girl isnt it Daniel?" I peek and see her smiling and Daniel has his head down then moves it up.

"You can tell?" He lightly chuckles.

"I see how you look at Jenn"

He was silent.

"Look that love for Jenn you can turn into art. She isnt a desecration. She is your insperation. Ok?"

"Ok"

I walk off and had a big smile on my face. He likes me. He truly likes me. I realize im gonna be late to my photography class and rush over. I made it 20 seconds before the bell rang. Thank the lords. The whole time the teacher was just talking about stuff i knew. Plus my mind was in how Daniel likes me but how Shawn still might. Ugh. Why cant one boy like me and i like him too? Well one i think does.