Crystal Snow

Cherry Blossom

They say, "Make your own life. Don't let others pull you along with theirs, be your own you. You're the only one there is."

Your parents.. Very lovely people. You grew up a happy life with them, but now you're living alone. Facing life for yourself. Your name is Crystal Rosé, and your parents are Amy Lee and Felix Lee.

Your parents make sure that you're never alone. They always encourage you to chase your dreams, and to never give up. That's why you're sitting in a cherry blossom forest painting.

There are a few security guards with you to ensure your safety, but other than that you're alone. It's very quiet and peaceful.

You look away from your painting to see a mother bird returning to her nest with food for her chicks. You smile and set your brushes down to walk around. You've been sitting in that chair for hours and your back was starting to cramp.

"Noah, I'll be back. I'm going to take a walk: Stretch my legs and admire the forest." you explain to one of your bodyguards.

You walk deeper into the forest, out of their sight. As soon as you know you're alone you let out a deep sigh and flop onto the ground. You pull your legs to you and rest your head on your knees, watching the pink petals sway in the breeze.

You're actually quite lucky. You get to visit beautiful places like this all the time for your paintings. You'd be lying if you said it weren't tiring or lonely, but you love to paint.

There's just something that paint can capture that a picture can't. You've always loved paintings more than photographs.

You watch as the birds come and go. You nibble on your bottom lip and play with your hoodie sleeve. You look down at the hoodie. It's baby pink and has a Tweet Bird emblem on it. It's the hoodie you mom always wore and gifted to you on your fifth birthday.

You smile as you remember the story she told you of her and your dad sitting together at the lake. You remember being so into the story of how they fell in love, and couldn't wait to do so for yourself.

You've never been in a relationship, but you're eager to try it out. How bad can it be? You dad was your mom's first boyfriend and they're happy together still.

You're lost in thought when someone knees down beside you. You look over and see Noah.

"Hey Crystal. Just coming to check on you. You've been gone for over an hour now." he said with his deep accent, looking down at the watch on his wrist. You let out a hum and bring yourself to stand up, taking one last look at the cherry blossoms before walking back with him.

Once you get back you automatically start painting again. You were almost done and wanted to finish up. As you put the last touch out paint, you added your snowflake emblem at the bottom with your initials under it. It was sort of your thing. Every artist has their own way to mark their paintings. This is yours.

You start packing your supplies while the paint dries. You watch as Noah and Eathan pack their supplies as well. Once the paint is dried, you put it into a plastic casing and carry your things to the car.

Time skip ~ At home

You finish drying your hair and getting dressed. You brush your hair out and leave the bathroom. As you enter the main room, you see Noah and Eathan sitting on the couch watching the sports channel. You laugh and roll your eyes playfully.

You owned your own house, but had the two of them live with you for extra protection. Before, you've had two break-ins. One time, the intruder even trashed your room and painting supplies.

You walk into the kitchen and get the supplies you need to make dinner. You chop the vegetables and meat then throw it in the pan to stir fry it.

After about an hour, the food is done. You look over your shoulder "Dinner is done" you called out. You get the plates and silverware out and make everyone's plate, setting it at the table.

As you set the last plate down, you look up to see the boys still fixed on the television. You sigh and stomp into the room to flip the tv off. You turn around with your hands on your hips. They look up at you like lost puppies.

"Dinner is done. Table, now." you ordered, pointing to the dining room. They both groan and stand up walking to the table.

"You may both be my bodyguards but I swear I take care of you two more than you take care of me." you say to them as you sit in your own chair.

The two boys pout as they eat, but you pay it no mind. This always happens when the sports channel is on. You finish your dinner after a few minutes and take your plate to rinse it and put it in the dishwasher. You look at the two boys who are finishing up.

"I'm gonna go call Cherry to let her know I finished another work them go to bed. Goodnight guys." you let them know.

You walk to your room, bringing your phone to your ear. It rang for a moment before you hear the elderly lady on the other end.

"Hello Crystal dear." Cherry cooed. You smile. "Hello madam Cherry. I've finished the work from the cherry blossom forest. When would you live me to have it delivered to you?" you ask.

"It's finished? Hmm.. I'll dial Mr. Darian tomorrow to see when he's available for pickup and payment. I'll have you an answer by tomorrow around lunch." the elder replies.

"Alright madam Cherry, I look forward to your call. Goodnight." you say before ending the call.

You see, madam Cherry works with you to help you receive and sell your artworks. She helps all your profit come in, as well as helping you spread your name.

You walk into your room and put your phone on the charge before changing into your pajamas to go to bed.