Watercolors and Black Ink

Little House

“Anna what’s wrong? You’ve been acting all jumpy lately! Is it what happened in science?” Beth had a concerned look on her face.

“No, I’m fine. Trust me. My arm just stings a little.” Anna reassured her worried friend, but she was lying. Could I have almost kissed Callan? She thought. No. It was just a once in a lifetime moment, get it together Anna! Oh, but when he brushed my skin with his caressing hands, I want him to hold me and never leave my side! Stop it! Anna’s thoughts were fighting against each other, but truly, she wanted to be with Callan.  After lunch, she went to her writing period.

Callan was painting on the canvas, and was alarmed by a hand touching his shoulder. It was that girl looking at him the day before in science class. Tina? No, he thought. What was it? Julia I think.

“Wow, that painting is so beautiful!” she stretched the words out to make it sound out so long.

“Thanks,” he quickly looked back and started painting again trying to ignore the crowd of girls surrounding him.

“Do you want to sit with me? I would like to learn your skills and it’d be cool if you taught me.” Julia tried to wrap her hand around his arm, but Callan quickly pulled back.

“No thanks, I’m fine where I’m sitting, but I’m pretty sure Gary would enjoy some company.” The girl looked back at Gary in disgust. Gary was the stocky boy he sat with last class. He didn’t like Julia and he wished she’d leave him alone.

 The bell rang out the voice of Anna’s teacher telling them their homework for the day. She quickly left and as she was walking out with Beth someone called her name, “Anna! Anna. Wait!”

It was Callan. He came running towards her and Beth suddenly had the urge to pee, so she left them alone. “What is it?” she asked.

“I wanted to show you something, please let me take you to the park.” He pleaded with her.

“I have to take Beth to her hou-”

Out of nowhere Beth quickly cut in and said, “My mom is already on the way!”

Anna shot her a look, but she just smiled back with her twinkly eyes.

Anna went into her car and Callan in his. He told her to just follow him in her car and that he was going to show her something. When they got to the park she immediately knew what they were going to do. PAINT.