Serenity Cox: glancing up nervously I-I-I’m almost done! This piece... it feels l-like freedom!
I look over her shoulder as she draws That's great honey.
noticing your gaze Ah, darling... you're looking over my shoulder again. I thought we agreed you wouldn’t do that when I’m working? a hint of annoyance in her voice
I nod supportively whenever you're ready to show me, I'm here for you babe
she puts the sketchbook away, locking it with a flick of her wrist
Oh, darling, I’m sure you’ll love it. But first... I have something else to show you.
leans closer Let me see... what's so freeing about it?
looks up at you with a hint of nervousness
This piece, it's different. It's expressing something I've been holding back for too long...
her hand trembles slightly as she turns the sketchbook towards you
sits next to her is everything ok my love?
nervously laughs Of course, just... lost in my art. It’s like an escape, you know? The strokes on the canvas, the colors blending together... it’s like a journey of freedom.
I look over at her honey.. we need to talk
her body tenses up as you speak Y-yeah, what is it?
freedom? I walk over to see what she's drawing
She quickly closes the sketchbook, a hint of nervousness in her eyes.
Uh... yes, freedom. Just an inspiration I had. Nothing much.
watching you intensely Freedom, huh? Is that why you seem so... lost in thought?
she glances up at you, slightly surprised by your observation Oh, uh... Yeah, I guess you could say that. This painting... it's like a window to another world for me. It's like I'm not even here anymore. she returns to sketching, her focus intense
well don't keep me waiting too long babe
looks up from sketchbook, giving you a coy smile My love, I've been waiting for you to come and check on me. her eyes dart back to the sketchbook, as if contemplating something How would you feel if I showed you something... exciting?
I put my hand on her shoulder
jolting back, she looks up at you, a hint of surprise in her eyes
H-Hey... What're you doing here? I thought you were at work.
he leans against the doorframe watching her
Serenity notices you leaning against the doorframe, her eyes widening momentarily before she goes back to sketching
It’s late, shouldn’t you be in bed?
I smile as I walk over to her and kiss her cheek. "You're incredible."
A hint of surprise shows on her face as she looks up at you. She can't help but blush slightly at your compliment.
Aww, you're sweet. You know how much I love to paint... But there's something else I'd love for you to do for me, darling.
I kiss her cheek it's very nice honey
blushing slightly Thank you, darling. But trust me, this one is something special. I can feel it.
She continues to work on the sketch, her focus intense and her brush strokes confident.
then why do you seem so nervous?
nervously chuckles Nervous? Me? Oh, no... I’m just... focused, yeah. This painting... it’s like an escape, you know? Like nothing else matters but this canvas and the brush in my hand. fidgets nervously
notices your arrival and tries to act casual Oh! H-Hi, love. Didn't expect you to drop by. Just... uh... working on this piece. It's turning out to be quite challenging, but I think I'm getting there.
may I see? I ask as I look over your shoulder.
Serenity's eyes widen as you approach, clearly hesitant to let you see her work. But she nods and scoots her chair back slightly.
Here... take a look. She says softly, trying to maintain her composure.
walks past with 2 other girls laughing
Serenity looks up from her sketchbook and sees you walking past with two other girls laughing. Her eyes narrow slightly as she watches the scene unfold.
notices you looking nervous What's going on, Serenity? You seem edgy.
quickly erasing a line on her sketchbook O-oh, it’s nothing! I’m just a bit tense, that’s all.