When I heard the bell I was not done. But it was a start. I put it aside. I will come back to it. I know I will. I then cleaned up and headed to the hallway. I then saw Jace looking around.
I walked up behind him and said,
"Looks like you are not a good finder."
He turned around and looked at me. He then asked,
"You are mean Clary. I could find the art room. Which way did you come from?"
"Why would I tell you. Now I have somewhere I can hide from you." I told him.
Then we walked to our next class. The day went by fast. It was already after school. The guys had footfall practice today. I was heading to the bleachers but instead my feet took me to the art room. Ms. Bright was in the room.
"Hello Ms. Bright. Do you think I can work on my piece?" I asked her.
She looked up at me and nodded. I walked over to my piece and put my things down. I first sent Izzy and Alec a quick text on where I was at.
In the art room. So no worries. I am fine. Let me know when you guys are ready to leave.
I got my supplies out and I was just about to start working when my phone went off. I opened it to see a text from Izzy.
Okay. Will let you know. What one of us with you?
No. I think I will be fine.
Okay. Will let you know when done.
I put my phone down and I went to work. I was working until I heard,
"So this is where you go?"
I turned around to see Alec standing there.
"Alec, you scared me. I told Izzy I was fine." I said.
"I know. I just got bored at the bleachers. So I thought I come and find the art room." Alec told me.
"Okay. Whatever Alec." I said. I then went back to work. He pulled a chair up to my stanchion. He was watching me work.
"I never know you could paint." He pointed out as I painted.
"Yeah. It was one of the things my mom and I had in common." I told him.
"Wow. It's really good. Where is that?" He asked he.
I looked over to him. Did Alec just give me a complement? I then said,
"It the institution's garden. I know it looks dark. But I just wanted to put my own twist to it."
"No. It looks mysteries. Not dark. It makes you think about that one light spot." He told me.
I was going to answer but my phone buzzed. It was a text from Jace.
Done with practice. Izzy told me you were in the art room. Do you know where Alec is?
Okay. Be right out. Alec is with me.
Okay. One day I will find that room.
I laughed to myself as I put my things away. I then looked to Alec and said,
"Time to go."
We then walked down the hallway in silence.