Me and Lucas try to avoid crowds. It was hard but we somehow managed. We then made it to Art class. There were a few students sitting there and when we walked in a preppy lady greeted us.
"Welcome to art class! May I get your names?"
"I'm Lucas and this is Melody."
"It's great to meet you both, please take a seat."
We both walked to a long table and took our seats. The teacher seemed extremely cheerful.
"I am Ms. Anne, I shall be your art teacher for this year! I'm very excited to start this year off strong and end it off with a bang!"
She was very preppy. Lucas and I looked at each other and giggled. She then talked about what we'd be doing in her class for that year. Especially when she had a substitute. Everything seemed pretty simple. But once I heard that we'd be making things out of paper mache, I got just as excited as Lucas did. We absolutely LOVE paper mache.
"Are there any questions?"
No one raised their hand.
"Oki doki! I hope we have an amazing year together!"
Everyone else went back to talking and socializing while Lucas started discussing a potential story character. I listened carefully and smiled.
"I think they would be perfect."
"Shall I work on the design?"
"Yes, I'll get my notebook."
I pulled out my duffel bag while Lucas pulled out a black piece of printer paper. I pulled out one of my lead pencils and started writing about the new character. I glanced over and saw that he was starting to sketch out the head, body, and clothes.
"This is going to be awesome!"
I smiled. I adore his enthusiasm. We went back to working on the new character and talking about how the other characters would interact with said new character. We laughed and talked.
"Oo what color should their hair be?"
"Hmm, maybe crimson?"
"That sounds amazing. We don't have a crimson haired character yet."
We talked more about their gender, sexuality, their personality and even their name. Some people gave us weird looks when we talked about gender and sexuality. We just brushed it off. Not really caring. We laughed more when Lucas got a bit of a sneezing fit.
"Dang it!"
"Come on Lu, your sneezes sound like a kitten meowing."
"Ahhh."
"What?"
"You know how I feel about that nickname."
He tried to hide his face from me.
"That it makes you feel adorable?"
"Yeeesssss."
I giggled. He was really adorable when he blushed. I smiled and hugged him. He's always going to be my best friend. I just like using that name because of his reactions.
"Hey Mel, I have a question."
"What's up?"
"Do you think a guy would like me?"
"Are you kidding? You're the most likable guy I know. Of course a guy would like you. Anyone would be lucky to be with you. And if they hurt you, you know exactly who to go to."
"You're right. But I don't know where to look."
"Don't worry, you'll find the right guy one day. I know it, Lu."
He let out a soft squeak and hugged me tight.
"You always know how to make me feel better."
*ding* *ding* *ding*
"Come on, let's head to our next class. I heard our Government teacher is supposed to be very fun!"
We both got up and started walking to the second building and up the stairs. Passing by some rooms until we saw the room we were going to be in. Some students looked at me funny because of my heel-less hooves. I shrugged it off and walked into the classroom.
"Hello, I'm Mr. Wilkins. Who may you both be?"
"I'm Lucas and this is my friend Melody."
"And what species are you Melody?"
"Wh-white t-t-tail deer."
"Adorable. Anyway, take your seats."
We walked to the back and sat down. A few others arrived but then a cheerleader walked in. So this is going to be hell. She was the team captain. Worst of them all. A true spoiled brat. She walked in, glanced at us and then sat closest to the teacher.
"You think the rumors about her are true?"
"Who knows?"
We then went back to our character. I was writing some small details about his backstory while Lu started doing the detail work in his face. Eyes, nose, mouth ears, eyebrows etc.
"What do you think if we have him with tattoos?"
"Ooo that'll be sweet. But what kind?"
"Hmm, we'll brainstorm on it."
We both kept working when the class was filled. The teacher introduced himself again and explained that he's in his last year of teaching. So when we graduate, he'll retire. Many of us clapped, congratulating him.
"I have been teaching for 39 years, this year will be my 40th. No one has ever failed my class before. Reason why is because I could sit one on one with you and try to help you understand it in a different way."
That's when the cheerleader raised her hand.
"Yes?"
"Do you offer tutoring?"
"Well yes, why?"
"Sometimes I need help learning about these things."
"Well, come to tutoring. It's every Wednesday and Thursday after school until 4:30 pm."
"Got it."
Me and Lu rolled our eyes.
She can't possibly be that dumb. We kept talking about our character. The whole class was basically either a study period or we will learn about present day events. Simple things. I didn't mind it. That's when Lu started working on the person's hair.
"What color should it be?"
"Maybe blonde? Like a strawberry blonde?"
"Oo I like that."
We both giggled. He then went into his bag and pulled out one of his erasers.
"Gonna need this for the hands."
I chuckled. I knew exactly how that was. I can't even draw as well as he can. But I've seen him sit at a desk for hours just drawing one hand. I pulled out the notebook and kept working on the character. I smiled and giggled seeing him stick his tongue out as he worked. Almost like they do in cartoons. I kept giggling when I heard him growl.
"What's wrong?"
"Stupid hands."
I laughed more. Seeing him growling and erasing. He seemed more frustrated but then the bell rang.