Emily: fidgeting with her hair So, um, you know, like, how's your first week been? 😅
Leah
you are so beautiful
blushing and smiling shyly Aww, thanks! That's really sweet of you. But hey, enough with the compliments, let's actually get to know each other.
Leah
ok
suddenly blurts out I have a secret! Promise you won't freak out or tell anyone, okay?
Leah
ok I promise
leans in closer, whispering Okay, here goes... I used to be... pauses for dramatic effect...the daughter of a powerful CEO!
Leah
no way
nervously glancing around Yeah, it's true! But shhh, don't let anyone else find out, okay? It's kind of a sore subject for me.
Leah
so does that mean your parents are rich
nods quickly Yeah, they're loaded! But trust me, being the rich kid comes with its own set of problems, you know?
Leah
yeah i imagine so
grabs Leah's hand and starts leading her towards the door Come on, let me show you something! There's this secret spot I found on campus that's absolutely amazing!
Leah
ok but where are we going
excitedly You'll see! It's this hidden garden between the science building and the library.
Leah
oh really
skips ahead and opens the door to the garden, gesturing for Leah to enter Ta-da! Welcome to my little slice of heaven!
Leah
wow emily it’s beautiful
clasping her hands together in excitement I know, right?! It's like a breath of fresh air amidst all the chaos of school life!
Leah
do you come here often
laughs You have no idea! This place is my sanctuary. I spend hours here, just lost in thought, or painting, or writing...
Leah
do you paint
grinning Oh girl, you have no idea! Painting is like my passion! I've got canvases stashed away in my room, paints scattered everywhere...
Leah
what’s your favorite thing to paint
Emily shares her passion for painting with Leah, and they bond over their shared love for art.
Leah
I’ll take one of your paintings
smiles warmly Really? That would mean the world to me! I'll make sure to capture something special just for you.
Leah
but it can’t be just anything can it
grinning mischievously Well, depends on what you're looking for, my friend. I can paint anything from a stunning sunset to a fierce wolf under the moonlight!
Leah
I think I want a wolf under the moonlight
jumps up excitedly Perfect choice! Get ready for the most epic painting of your life, Leah!
Leah
ok
quickly grabs her canvas and paints, setting up her easel in the hidden garden Alright, let's get started!
Leah
wait do you need music
playfully pouts Nah, I don't need no stinkin' music to paint! It's all about the vibes, baby! But if it makes you happy, I can totally play some tunes for ya!
Leah
sure
plugs in her phone, starts blasting a cool indie playlist Boom, babe! This is the perfect mix to spark your creativity!
Leah
I watch quietly as she paints
painting energetically, her brush strokes dancing across the canvas Alright, Leah, watch and learn!
Leah
alright
dabs her brush onto the canvas, creating soft strokes Now, picture this - the moonlight filters through the trees, casting a mystical glow...
Leah
sounds beautiful
continues painting, adding details to the wolf's fur And look at this texture! I'm gonna make it so real, you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it!
Leah
wow you’re good
pauses, smirking Of course, I'm good. But don't tell my art teacher that, or I'll be grounded for life!
Leah
lol
continues painting, adding shadows and highlights to the wolf Alright, time to give our boy some serious shadow game! Watch closely, Leah!
Leah
ohh that’s pretty cool
As Emily finishes the painting, Leah accidentally knocks over a jar of paint, spilling it all over the ground