Ratatouille – Sketches
Following Colette and her roommate, Roslin, through culinary school, and what shaped her to be who she is.
A/N: So this fic is in ten parts, PLUS an interlude. I'm almost done with the last chapter (I write my fics in a notebook first), so the next chapters will come as soon as I have a satisfactory number of reviews for this first one! Reviews, comments, feedback, observations, criticism, bashing, are much appreciated!
Chapter 1
That girl was getting on her last nerve. With her bright red hair and annoying girlish giggle, shamelessly flirting with the boys at her table. Colette was sitting at a nearby table, hunched over a textbook, attempting to study in the students' lounge at L'académie Culinaire de Paris which was usually quieter. 'Way to give women a bad name...' thought Colette. That Roslin girl had a way of ticking her off. She epitomized all stereotypes of women: long hair that she flipped constantly, a flirtatious nature, a high-pitched voice, frilly pastel outfits – that is, off-campus and on weekends. During school, while the students were all required to wear cooks' uniforms, Roslin's was much more form-fitting and snug, much to the annoyance of Colette Tatou. 'Why can't she act more professional and wear it like the rest of us?'
On the other hand, Roslin could not understand Colette. 'Why is she so snooty? She never talks to anyone, and is always scowling. She must be so mean.' Colette, in her dark, yet classy ensembles, keeping always to herself, and usually very serious. Every time Roslin tried to open friendly conversation with her, she'd get the brush-off from Colette. 'What's her problem? Does she think she's better than us all?'
When Colette began school at the académie, she found herself lucky enough to have a dormitory for herself. At the time, no students needed a roommate, so she was left with one all to herself. That is, until she was notified of one girl that was in need of space... "Roslin Bellamont?! What does she want with my room?!" The dormitory manager explained "her former roommate is a horse-lover and rides frequently. Problem is Roslin is allergic to horses. You are the only student with space."
"Merde." Colette was not pleased.
Please review! There are nine more chapters and an interlude to this, so also, please put the story on alert! Thanks!