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"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 and that art is our way of expressing our deepest feelings and desires, and I think that it brings us closer to each other and to ourselves."

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

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. With the school's legacy of success, I knew that I wasn't alone in my pursuit of creative excellence.

However,I still couldn't believe that I, an underprivileged and plain looking girl like me, never dreamt to get accepted in one of the most prestigious schools in the city. The grand school towered before me, as if mocking me for daring to think that someone like me would ever be worthy of studying here. 

Maybe it was all a dream, I thought. But when I pinched my arm, it hurt. So it must be real. "This is too good to be true!" I mumbled to myself, filled with excitement, joy and gratitude. I took a deep breath and decided to savor the moment. I could hardly believe that I'd made it! And I was just getting started.

A wave of self-doubt threatened to consume me, but I took a deep breath, determined to rise above my background and prove that I belonged

"I couldn't believe that it was really happening! 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 liquid to fall off me but I then felt someone pushed me right underneath it

"What sort of weirdo pinched their own cheeks? “said the girl with a long silver hair tied in 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 tilting 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....pushed me out of the way, taking the brunt of the paint instead?

I felt bad.... 

“Those jerks pulling prank 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 

“perhaps you're one of those fan girls who push themselves to-“

"I thought it 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—"

"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

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

I was about to reply, thanking her that she had saved me from getting covered in paint. But I thought, ". I'm not that type of girl!!! Ahh Forget it. I won't say thanks” I sad as I pulled my hands away from her

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

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

"I only went out 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 follow her with my gaze as she walk 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. "Regardless, her act of kindness had made a lasting impression on me, and I knew I wanted to show my appreciation.

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

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

"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 close 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

" Wait he's doing it on purpose" What is this? He's going to drown himself.

I've gotta stop him! I sprinted as fast as I could kicking up the dirt behind me as I frantically rushed towards him

"Don't do it! “I crashed Into his side throwing my arms around him I caught a glimpse of his face eyes wide open and mouth in surprise

The word around is spiraled twisting and turning into the air

"Huh?" And then with a chilling slash the two of us plunged into the water “Help I'm downing “I struggled to swim but the weight of my drenched uniform

Pulled me down "am I really going to die like this? “In the midst of my panic I felt a tug in my arm Huh?

"It's shallow enough to stand, ''he said as he looked down on me.

He was right the water was so shallow it wouldn't even reach my waist in a setting posture Huh? how stupid I could be to almost drown like this

I immediately fixed my glasses and fixed my posture

Water ran down his brown hair and dripped off his chiseled face a boy with the most beautiful turquoise eyes, glistening clearly peeked out at me between his soaked bangs looking into it it seems cold and distant as if to warn people to stay away

He's a little intimidating. Not gonna lie

Why would someone like this want to kill himself anyway?

"Mind getting off me “he said with a poker face

"Oh"I completely forgot I was leaning on top of him

"Forgive me "I scrambled to stand up and got away from him

He stood up and squeezed as much water as he could from his Cloak. Looking back at me his one eye peered through his bangs, drawing me in His gaze made my heart skip a beat

Anyways I can't let him kill himself

"Um..."What am I supposed to say to a suicidal person anyway?

"If you keep living good things will happen so don't kill yourself""