Everyone was looking at me. Literally, everyone. I don't know why. I never got this much attention before. Then I felt someone touching my shoulder. I turned to look who it was. Tomi.
"Seline. May I walk you to your class?" he asked.
"No."
"Art and Design? Am I right?" he continued asking.
"Whatever lesson I'm having, it is still none of your business," I answered.
"I'm still gonna follow you anyways."
Eyes. All eyes were fixed on me. Why? What's happening?
"Seline-"
"WHAT?!" I asked loudly. Tomi kept quiet all of a sudden.
"I just wanted to ask you about the Science Project.."
"Oh.. urhm, I'll just do the model, and you can do the report," I replied.
"No."
"What?"
"I said no," Tomi said firmly.
"Whatever you want to do then," I shot back.
"Seline. I don't care if you want to the model, but I want to help," Tomi said.
I never liked anyone helping me but if he insist. I can't always be the devil, right?
"Fine but in one condition."
Without hesitation, Tomi agreed to whatever the condition was.
"The condition is you don't ask me about personal questions. Like when is my birthday or my story or whatever nonsense you keep wondering about me. No personal questions only ask questions about the Science project."
"If that is your wish, I'm fine," he agreed again.
I held out my hand as an agreement, and he shook it. I walked towards my class, and still Tomi was still walking beside me. I gave him a 'What-are-you-trying-to-do look' and all I got in return was a smile. He really loved to smile, and I'm trying not to complain but sometimes people take it for granted and it really hurts when no one appreciate every little thing you would do for them.
"So.. where shall we meet?" I was trying to find a way and it took rather quite long. Tomi broke the silence. "Shall we get a cup of coffee, again? We can discuss about this project?" "Urhm.. sure.." I muttered. Class was about to begin, Tomi smiled and left at the door. Everyone were still staring at me. Can they just mind their own bloody business? I took a seat as Mr. Hanks started teaching about painting.
"All of you know what is an abstract art. Today, I want you to do something different. An abstract contrast painting. An abstract contrast is when you make an object with various patterns and also colours that are, well you know, contrast. You are given the whole week to do so. All paintings need to be on my table by Wednesday, 3pm, sharp. No questions asked. Understand?" Everyone nodded. Yes! I always love art and design period. "Oh, and class, remember, to let your imagine shine!" The bell rang and most of the students were talking about what they wanted to do. Meanwhile, I know what I was going to do. I'm so excited!
