walk me home // crygi

eighteen

Crystal's Pov

March 30th
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    The entire day has been agonizingly slow leading up to 7th period. It was my only fun elective, and i'm surprised I got into it considering I came to this school late. Gigi was in this class too, which isn't why it's my favorite but also doesn't make me hate it.

Which still confuses me.

I walked into advanced art and sat in my normal spot in the front of the room by myself. Shortly after me, Violet walks in the class. She usually gives me a dirty look as she walks by to the back to her seat, but today she smiled at me. I avoided eye contact as always and and just scrolled on my phone until bell rang.  I turned my attention to Mr. G who had already started talking. Mr. G was a really nice guy, he was at least in his 50's, with no hair and a gray beard. He was pretty tall, and his glasses took up most of his face.

"Today we are talking about your semester projects" he said excitedly, which resulted in groans from half the class. Just as he was about to continue, Gigi rushes in the classroom. Everyone turns to her and I notice her cheeks turn red. I quickly looked away.

"Miss Goode" Mr. G says simply. She smiles and walks over, and sits in the chair next to me. She puts her stuff down but doesn't even look at me. I open my mouth in surprise but quickly cover it up, tightening my lips and shrugging it off. I look back up to Mr. G who started to pace the front of the room.

"The goal is to be as creative as you can be" Mr. G starts. "You can explore any art form, any medium, whatever you decide. After talking to me first".

The class stays silent, as we watch him pace the room as he talked. He loved being a teacher, which also happened to be a reason why this was my favorite class. When Gigi and I were friends, she told me how Mr. G would never get angry. Which I didn't believe, because how could you be a high school teacher and not get pissed off. Now that I know him, I don't think he has one angry bone in his body.

"Your art piece should represent your world. Your generation. It can relate to a trend, and it should make a statement" he says, finally looking at us.  "However you interpret that is up to you. Must be colorful, turned in on time, and creative".

I'm pretty creative, so I was actually looking forward to this assignment. I had no idea if I wanted to paint or draw, but he had given us a month to finish the assignment, so I had time to stress over it.

"Here's the best part though" He says smiling at us. "This is a partner assignment".

Okay, well... I was looking forward to the assignment. I rolled my eyes and I looked over at Gigi, who looked excited instead. I looked around and noticed besides Gigi and Violet, I didn't really know anyone else. I mean I obviously knew of them, their names, and whatever gossip Jan could spare about them. That girl knows everything.

However, I never went out of my way to talk to anyone or make any other friends besides Jan, Jaida, Naomi, and Gigi. I kind of just fell into their friend group when I got here, and I was comfortable with that.

Now I kind of regret not making more friends.

Everyone else in the class was excited though, because of course they had friends. I made a mental note to try and be more social with other kids.

"Great! I'm glad your excited" Mr. G says smiling, after giving everyone a minute to pick their partners. "Except, oops, I've already picked your partners for you". The class groans and complains, and Mr. G gives a fake pout that I cant help but smile at.