• Colette stiffened as her art teacher held up the flag to start the 'Art Off'. Once Mr. Dangoni rushed his arm down signaling START YOUR PAINT BRUSHES Colette's eyes widened and she started making lines of different colors, while her opponent painted a detailed scenery of a mysterious Forest. It had a moon, a wolf and a river. With a bunch of twisted vines too ! Colette's painting was straight lines, or some bent and twisted, but all of different colors.

    After 10 minutes the Art Off was over and Mr. Dangoni was ready to announce the winner. Everybody was betting on Darin, or Colette's opponent, to win.
    "Colette !" announced Mr. Dangoni. Everyone gasped. "Because, although you make think the scenery in Darin's art, is beautiful, i don't think it really says much about him. Artists should paint what they feel. By the looks of Colette's painting, she seems... nervous, and creative. Look at the burst of colors," as Mr. Dangoni was speaking everyone murmured things like 'What a loser,' or 'Darin's is much better,' things like that.

    Okay, now I'll tell you a little bit about Colette. She is very sensitive, but sweet. She is clumsy and has friends, but not many. Mr. Dangoni is the nicest teacher to her, and her favorite teacher. Mr. Dangoni's favorite student is the quiet Colette. Full name - Colette Dolly. Her best friend's name is Maria Vasquez and they've been best friend's since they were 6. Now they are 15. Colette's birthday is in 2 weeks and she has it all planned out.

    Camille, the most popular, most mean girl in the whole school, was unfortunately in her art class and was slowly approaching Colette while Mr. Dangoni left for his break. "So, it must be nice winning something for once," Colette's smile quickly turned to a frown.

    After being crashed and teased by Camille, Colette ran out of the classroom with hot tears streaming down her cheeks. The only thing that filled her head was I hope nobody sees me like this. Especially Cole. Her crush since the second grade. As she ran through the halls with her hands to her smooth white face she smashed into a firm body. She quickly moved her hands and flipped her light brown hair with light blonde highlights. She looked up and saw . . .



    To Be Continued . . .