Not so typical day

"humans paint so as to create beautiful and memorable pieces to be shared with others. Sometimes they paint just to create a world that they wish to live in ."

That's what at least Gerald thinks....

Gerald Reizen, one of the pride of at Saint Palantine Academy. His art was a source of pride for the school, and his mysterious disappearance three years ago only added to the mystique surrounding his work. I had always admired the pride he took in his art, and as the years passed by, I found myself more and more inspired by his work. I couldn't help but dream of someday achieving the level of artistry that he did and he's the reason why I enrolled here...to be an artist just like him even though I don't know him or know what he looks like

“This is too good to be true,” I whispered, my voice unsteady with awe and disbelief.

The grand school towered above me, its high walls and elegant windows stretching toward the sky

I never dreamed that I would be accepted into one of the most prestigious schools in the city. For a long moment, I stood frozen at the gates, staring up at the massive structure before me.

Then, slowly, I took one careful step forward towards the gate, my shoes brushing against the stone path. Another step followed, hesitant yet certain, as if I feared the ground itself might vanish beneath me.

But when I noticed the sun slowly sinking in the sky. I still had to find the dormitory before nightfall.

Gripping my bag tightly, I started walking through the campus paths, looking around at the tall buildings and unfamiliar halls. I wandered from one path to another, trying to read the signs and remember the directions I had been given.

The warm light of the setting sun stretched across the grounds as I continued searching, my steps growing faster with every passing minute. I didn’t want my first day to end with me lost outside in the dark.

After wandering through the campus, I suddenly stopped when I saw a tall building standing quietly at the end of the path. Its wide windows glowed with the warm light of the setting sun, and the neatly lined balconies stretched along each floor. The soft lamps near the entrance had already begun to shine, giving the place a calm and welcoming feeling.

I looked up at the sign by the gate, and my eyes widened. This was it—the dormitory.

Relief rushed through me at once. I had finally found it before the sun went down. Holding my bag tightly, I walked toward the entrance with tired but eager steps.

" I couldn't believe that it was really happening! “i pinched my cheeks to make sure I'm not dreaming

"I'm here!I made it!"I reached the dormitory and grasped the doorknob!

"Oh no!" I thought as soon as I noticed the bucket of paint suspended overhead.

It was too late for me to back away or duck. Realizing I will be covered with paint I closed my eyes waiting for the paint to fall off me but I then felt someone pushed me right underneath it

"What sort of weirdo pinched their own cheeks? A calm voice said

Groaning softly, I pushed myself up and slowly opened my eyes. Standing before me was a girl with a long silver hair tied in a tuxedo braid that reaches out her waist with warm gray eyes and large circular glasses, wearing a pristine white uniform with a cloak as she slightly tilts her head

“and why are you here in the boys dormitory? “She added as she tried to wipe off the paint off her cheek

Did she....push me out of the way, taking the brunt of the paint instead?

“Those jerks are pulling pranks like this! How dare they slash paint on the student council vice president? “the girl with long silver hair yelled angrily as she took off her cloak covered with green paint

"Student council? "I thought to myself as I stared at her blankly and lost in thoughts.

We just stared at each other not saying a word

Something about her felt deeply familiar. I couldn’t tell why, but it was like I had seen her before—somewhere in a memory I couldn’t quite reach.

She narrowed her eyes slightly “Perhaps you're one of those fan girls who push themselves to-“

"I thought this was the girl’s dormitory" I tried to explain

“I won't buy lame excuses, if you're here just to get male attention then—"she said as she continued trying to remove the paint of her hair

"You're covered with paint... Because of me, I'm sorry" I said and was about to reach her out when she held my hand stopping me and pulled me hard towards her

"You're the new student Gabriel talking about?no?"

I blinked, still trying to process what she said.

"Don't you realize that you're trespassing in the boys' dormitory? Have some dignity, woman."she added

I… but I really thought—” I started, my voice uncertain as I looked around, realizing she might be right.

Before I could finish, she cut me off immediately.

“I re—"

"Pick me "she said flatly

“I'm not that type of girl!!! Ahh Forget it. I won't say thanks” I said as I pulled my hands away from her

She grin

I decided to stay silent, not wanting to cause any more tension or conflict

"alright suit yourself"

"At least could you have told me where to go before you leave please?"

"I only went out of my way here because Gabriel said so"

What's wrong with her? This is a boy’s dormitory? Then why is she here? Isn’t she here to escort me? No???"

"There aren't any more classes today, so you should head for the dorm first," the girl advised before she turned her back on me as I just followed her with my gaze as she walked away from me

"But why was she being all rude to me?" I wondered.

"Is there something I did to upset her? Or is there something else going on that I'm not aware of?" I wasn't sure what her deal was

"I still couldn't believe that someone had taken the paint for me," I thought

It felt like she had taken a bullet for me, protecting me from a potentially embarrassing situation" I should thank her next time."

Regardless, her act of kindness had made a lasting impression on me, and I knew I wanted to show my appreciation.

I looked up the sky “its getting really dark “I whispered as I walked my way out to the dorm

I hesitated, wondering which way to go.

The path I had taken had brought me past the pond, and I couldn't find any signage indicating the direction of the dorm. I didn't want to look like an idiot, but I was lost in a strange place

As I stood there, looking up into the sky, I felt a gentle yet chilly breeze sweep past me, sending my hair swaying softly.

"How beautiful “I saw ripples on the lake glittered in the sunlight as if the surface was adored with millions of gemstones

“How lovely "but this can't be the way to the dorm “I said to myself

As I was just about to turn around when the figure of a person caught my eye

He was standing on the shore gazing towards the lake wearing the school uniform, cloak and all with his back on me

Just like that girl had. Perhaps he's one of the student council

Wonder what he's up to ...maybe he can help me .I thought to myself

The boy leaned forward bringing his face closer and closer to the surface "Wait!" I yelled in panicked

“He’s going to fall in" I held my breath as he crouched down towards the water

Is he trying to—