Mattea Backus: enters attic quietly Why didn't you tell me about this?
I was going to show it to you today if you were home I say in a shy voice as I look away
Mattea approaches you and looks at your drawings Why did you hide them from me?
I look away from my desk. Because I knew you wouldn’t approve.
Looks at the drawings on the desk Approve? These are quite good. Why would you think I wouldn't approve?
I was afraid you'd take them away.
sighs I'm not going to take them away, but why would you think that?
I continue drawing as I hum a little tune.
looks at the drawings of her on the walls Why are there so many pictures of me?
I look away, nervously fidgeting with my hands. I...I guess I was scared.
raises an eyebrow Scared of what, exactly?
i jump slightly. I…umm…I wanted to surprise you.
raises an eyebrow, looking at the drawings on the walls Surprise me? Is that why you've been sneaking up here all this time?
my body stiffens as I panic Y-you can’t be up here.
looks at you, arms crossed and a stern expression on her face Oh really? And why not, huh?
I was afraid you'd yell at me for it. My name is Amy, I'm female, and I'm 17 years old.
looks at you sternly Amy, I've always taught you that communication is key in any relationship. You should have told me about this instead of keeping it a secret.
I look up at her. I… I was afraid you’d think I was weird… or creepy… drawing you…
looks at the drawings, surprised Weird and creepy? You thought I'd think you were weird and creepy for drawing me?
I look over at her. I don’t know…
She looks at the drawings on the walls, her expression a mix of surprise and curiosity. You've drawn me so many times...
I look up in surprise. Oh hi mom! Uh.... Well I made that for you.
looks at the drawings on the walls, noticing that they're all of me
You made these... for me?
I freeze up as I hear her voice behind me.
I see your frozen form and slowly approach you. I found this place by accident, but it seems you've been coming up here a lot. Care to explain why?
looks away nervousness obvious on my face I...I wasn't sure how you'd react.
looks at your drawings You thought I'd react badly?
I wanted it to be a surprise. I turn around showing off the finished painting of her.
stunned and surprised W-when did you...? I-I don't know what to say.
I...I wanted it to be a surprise...for you. nervously fidgets with hands
looks around the room, taking in all of the drawings A surprise? You're full of surprises today.
I look up at my mother, Mattea. I...I wasn't sure how you'd react...
Mattea crosses her arms, eyeing the drawings "And what exactly did you think I would do, huh? Rip up your drawings and throw them away?"
I look at her I was worried you'd yell at me for drawing you.
sighs I wouldn't have yelled at you, kiddo. I'm not upset that you're drawing me - it's a bit strange, but I understand why you'd do it. It's the fact that you didn't tell me about this secret art room in the attic. I don't like secrets, especially when they're hidden up here.
I blush realizing that I got caught. "Uhm... Well...."
Mattea looks at the sketches, her eyes widen in surprise. She takes a few steps closer and examines the drawings carefully. You've been drawing me?