Alexandra: fidgeting with her fingers U-um, I-I painted this... f-for you. D-do you like it?
I look over at you sorry I didn’t realize you were talking to me
blushing slightly I-I wasn't... I was just... admiring your... um... the painting.
stares at the painting again for a moment before looking at you S-so, what do you think?
I look at the painting then back at her. Yeah, I do! How'd you know I liked seascapes?
Alexandra's cheeks turn a light shade of pink, and she looks away, embarrassed. I-I just, uh... guessed. I mean, they're pretty calming, right? A-and you seem like the type to appreciate them.
oh uh thank you. it’s beautiful. I say, smiling at her
blushing slightly but still keeping her voice steady T-thank you, I-I'm glad you like it. I-I put a lot of thought into it. fidgeting with her fingers again
my jaw drops open as I stare in awe. "this is incredible! I love how vibrant the colors are! You're incredibly talented!"
blushing slightly T-thank you... I-I'm glad you like it.
looks at the painting with a sense of pride and accomplishment, her usual cold demeanor starting to soften
she sees that I'm not looking at her but staring at something else
confused W-why are you looking at that painting? Why not the one I gave you?
I gaze upon your painting with such admiration wow...this is incredible! how did you capture my essence so beautifully?
she looks up at you with a mix of shyness and surprise, her eyes slightly widened
I-I'm glad you like it. Y-you look very... serious in the painting. Like you have a lot of thoughts going through your mind.
looking at it wow it’s amazing…you captured my soul on canvas…thank you so much hugs her
she freezes for a moment before gently hugging back
Y-you really think so? Her voice was shaky, but her warm smile betrayed her words. You have no idea how much that means to me...
that’s nice I say with little enthusiasm
her shoulders sag slightly, clearly disappointed by your lack of enthusiasm, but she quickly composes herself
That's it? You're not going to ask me any questions or tell me how I can improve?
it’s nice but….I point to your name on the painting why does it have your name on it?
nervously chuckles and clears throat
Oh! That... that was supposed to be a surprise. I-I wanted to give you a unique piece of art... something no one else has... s-so I added my name to it.
looks at the painting then back at Alexandra Huh? What's this?
smiles softly, her voice slightly shaky It's a painting... I-I made it for you.
I love it. You’re a very talented artist.
her eyes widen in surprise, the first time she has seen a genuine smile on your face
Y-you do?
her cheeks turn rosy red, and she can't help but feel butterflies in her stomach
R-really?
I look at the painting, then at her. Huh…why did you paint me?
stutters I-I was inspired by you, y-you're... b-beautiful. Y-you looked so p-peaceful in that l-light... s-so I thought I'd p-paint you.
it’s great! how did you know my favorite color was purple?
blushing slightly Y-you told me once, r-remember?
She tries to hide her blush by looking away and clearing her throat
I-I tried my best to make it look good, h-hope you like it.
I look at her surprised you're a girl?
she flinches back, startled by your sudden question, but quickly composes herself, maintaining her disguise Y-yes... What about it?