PAINTED WITH HER NAME
Chapter 1
First day of school in Gwanjeon University..
Course: Fine Art and Art History — 1st year college
Noises filled every corner of the classroom..
Haider Noor
*slams the table with his fist*
Haider Noor
You guys are so loud! Can't you see I'm sleeping??
Haider Noor — His sketchbook might hold unspoken feelings he can't yet say loud.
Erin Moreau
Do you think this is your bedroom? *he said while looking at his book*
Erin Moreau — a quiet creative. He studies history of art, writing poems and print making.
Haider Noor
What did you just say?
Haider Noor
*he was about to approach Erin when Jazz suddenly appeared*
Jazz Monroe
Haha! Calm down, he was just joking, right Erin? *scratching his head and look Erin awkwardly thinking he would agree with such an excuse*
But Erin didn't respond and just kept reading his book
Haider Noor
Tss! *pissed off, went back to his seat*
Jazz Monroe
I think you pissed him off, Erin..heh? *confused laugh*
Jazz Monroe — has a strong opinions about art. For him, art should be felt, not just seen.
Ethan Calder
What happened just now?
Ethan Calder — He's interested in truth, emotion, and beauty. He could be a painter, photographer, or a visual artist.
Jazz Monroe
Wah! It's you Ethan!
Jazz Monroe
You are about to be late, Ethan!
Ethan Calder
You're just early Jazz, doesn't mean I'm late...
Jazz Monroe
Haha! *proud laugh*
Ethan Calder
Who would've thought we'd still be classmates? Right?
Jazz Monroe
Wanna go out later, after class?
Erin Moreau
You should take this course seriously.. we're not highschool anymore..
Ethan and Jazz approached Erin, trying to convince him..
Erin Moreau
Aaah! What's with those faces... ?!!!
Erin Moreau
You are on a whole new level of creepy!!!
Erin, Ethan and Jazz are classmates since highschool days, and their bond grew even stronger...
A moment later, the professor entered their room..
Professor Kim
Good morning students!
Professor Kim — an Art History subject professor, known for his dramatic lectures and strict grading styles.
Professor Kim
*he said loud and clear*
Professor Kim
I am Professor Kim, I will be teaching you the subject of Art History..
*the students quickly took their seats. *
Professor Kim
Anyway, there are 30 of you in this classroom..
Vivien Thorne (Class President)
Excuse me Professor Kim, uhmm I guess there are just 29 of us, there's one empty seat...
Vivien Thorn — Sharp and dramatic. For her, she doesn't just study art, she lives it.
Professor Kim
Haha! beacuse she enrolled late…
Professor Kim
You can come in now and be the first to introduce yourself..
To help the reader's imagination I included an Image created by OpenAI's DALL•E through ChatGPT.
Chapter 2
Mira Caldwell
Um.. h-hi *her voice wavered*
Mira Caldwell
I'm...uh.. I'm Mira Caldwell. *swallowed hard*
Mira Caldwell — Not loud or boasful, but she knows her strength. She has a strong visual imagination, she's smart and loves painting. For her, the best painting are the ones that make you feel like you've been there for..
Mira Caldwell
h..honestly, I barely found this classroom. I... I was standing in the wrong hallway for, like uh.. t-ten minutes. *nervous laugh*
CLASS 1A
*her classmates chuckle*
Mira Caldwell
*her grip tightening on the strap of the bag and she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear*
Mira Caldwell
Uh.. I-I'm looking forward to getting to know e-everyone here..
After Mira, the other students also introduced themselves
Amber Sinclair
Mira! finally you're here!
Mira Caldwell
Amber!! Uh.. sorry for making you wait..
Amber Sinclair
It's fine! Luna, she's Mira, my Childhood friend I told you about earlier..
Amber Sinclair
Mira, she's Luna, our new friend! Did you know, she has an older brother studying here as well!!??? I wish I could meet him.. *heart's fluttering*
Amber Sinclair — Talented but playful. Her art has a bold, confident style, but she never takes herself too seriously. She believes creativity should be joyful.
Luna Delaine
Sorry about that, Mira.. *laugh awkwardly*
Mira Caldwell
It's fine, that's just how she is.. *chuckles*
Amber Sinclair
come, seat here near us! *voice bubbled with excitement*
Mira Caldwell
but the only empty seat is at the back .. I should go there ehe..
Luna Delaine
Leave it to me..
Luna Delaine
*she approached one of their classmate sitting behind Amber*
Luna Delaine
Hi, I'm Luna can I ask you a favor?
Classmate Briar
No *he said, he already knows what favor's coming*
Classmate Briar
*chin lifted, confidently speaking*
Classmate Briar
I got this chair first, and I'm comfortable he — ehh???!!!!
Luna Delaine
You are going to change seats, aren't you? *her scary eyes locked on his, with evil smile and unblinking*
Classmate Briar
Ah..hh sure, why not ..r-right *voice shaking*
Classmate Briar
*he got up and moved to the back seat right after seeing her face*
Amber Sinclair
Waah !! that was cool Luna! How did you get him to move????
Luna Delaine
Ah-hha. Haha! Well nothing.. must be my charisma.. *evil laugh*
Luna Delaine — Fiercely loyal to her friends. Sharp and strategic thinker, prefers to lead projects rather than follow. She doesn't just create art, she knows how to explain its meaning and back it up with solid research and vision.
Amber Sinclair
Come Mira! have your seat.
Mira Caldwell
Uh.. t-thank you guys, but is he okay? He looks scared.. *confused*
Luna Delaine
Ah-hah don't mind him, he's okay. *nervous laugh*
Amber Sinclair
Yeah.. I thought you weren't coming Mira... what happened?
Chapter 3
Amber Sinclair
I thought you're not coming Mira... what happened?
Mira Caldwell
Um.. there are some things I need to take care of..but it's all good now..
Amber and Mira had known each other since they were five. Both had been drawn to paintings since they were kids. They shared a love for art and often spent hours in galleries. Though they studied at different schools, their friendship remains strong.
*after introducing themselves, they began voting for class officers*
*Erin, Jazz and Ethan heading out of school*
Jazz Monroe
first day feels like a week for me.. *sighed*
Jazz Monroe
let's grab something to eat before heading home!
Jazz Monroe
C'mon you are killing the vibe... it's on me!
Erin Moreau
I'm going to the bookstore you idiot!! gotta go now, but count me in for next time..!
Jazz Monroe
Alright! enjoy with your books, party pooper!! hahaha!! *laughing teasingly*
Jazz Monroe
What about you Ethan??
Ethan Calder
*Ethan staring blankly, looking off into the distance*
Jazz Monroe
Ethan! are you listening??
Ethan Calder
Ah.. yeah, sure. Where to?..
Erin went separate way, heading to the bookstore, while Jazz took Ethan to his favorite place to eat.
Jazz Monroe
Time to eat..!! Thanks for the Meal!
Ethan Calder
Can you eat slowly?? You might choke! *chuckles*
*something suddenly came to his mind*
Jazz Monroe
huh? *noticed Ethan*
Jazz Monroe
Why aren't you eating yet?
Jazz Monroe
Not feeling eating seafood now? I'll help you out!! *reaches for Ethan's food*
Ethan Calder
*Ethan's shielded his plate like a dragon guarding treasure*
Ethan Calder
Nice try!!! *he quickly popped the food into his mouth*
Jazz Monroe
*Jazz burst out laughing*
Jazz Monroe
seriously though, what is it??
Ethan Calder
*Ethan paused mid-bite, recalling the face of the woman*
Ethan Calder
The one from our class earlier..
Jazz Monroe
Huh? Which one??
Ethan Calder
The one who showed up late..
Ethan Calder
she looks familiar
Ethan Calder
I think, I've seen her somewhere before....
...
That stupid woman!!! she's here!!!
...
How did she manage to get in here???!!!! *clenching fists*
...
I despise those smiles!!! You will soon face the consequences for being here!!!
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