The quiet art room was disturbed by the soft chatter of the students, each talking to their friends while painting different scenes and portraits.

Right in the middle of the classroom was a table with a group of 4 boys. Jack, Lenny, Ben and Quade. They were all working on their artwork, but everyone could tell they were definitely not being serious about it. Every once in a while something ‘accidental’ would happen, such as Quade spilling a whole cup of water or Ben mocking the teacher’s actions discreetly.

You were sat with your friend in a table not so far from the boys. Elizabeth and Sevasti sat on the other end while Nova sat beside you.

After about 40 or so minutes, Elizabeth had finally finished her painting. She got up to put it on the drying rack and came back shortly. Not so long after that, Jack got up to look at everyone’s paintings. Once he reached you and your friend’s table, he spoke, “Oh, that looks nice, Nova. Good Job.” Nova responded with a small ‘thank you’ before she went back to working on her piece. Jack went around to Sevasti, “That looks great too.” He said as Sevasti gave him a small smile. Then, he reached Elizabeth. “Where’s yours?” Jack asked as he looked over at her. “It’s in the drying rack.” Elizabeth said as she continued typing up her English assignment in the meanwhile. Jack have a nod. “Ah, alright.” His gaze lingered on Elizabeth for a bit too long, before he snapped out of it. But, he didn’t even bother to ask or compliment your painting.