Nate waited outside of the office with his sketchbook. The door opened and the Dean smiled at him, "Come on in, young man." He sat down and leafed through his files he had out, "Nate Rivers, right?" Nate nodded and swallowed hard as he sat down. "Ah. Yes, alrighty, kiddo, what's your request?"
Nate sat his sketchbook down on the desk, "An art studio that anyone can use, I'm in the technology division, but, I would love to use the art studio, as it's a habit of mine." The Dean lifted his sketchbook and his eyes widened as he looked at all the photos. "But, I understand why the arts division doesn't want to share, they don't want a bunch of jerks coming in there and trashing their studio. But, I was thinking… Maybe something a little more available, and have sign-ins. Stuff to hold students responsible for their actions."
The Dean looked up, "So, you want kind of a public art studio that's open like the library?"
Nate nodded quickly, "Yes."
The Dean nodded for a moment, "You don't want anything for you?"
"It is for me… I'll be here for four years, three of which I could indulge my hobby and draw. I think it would help me stay more focused on my studies, if there was a good place for me to express my artistic tendencies aside from in class. I often draw in class because I don't want to only creep my roommates out." He gave a sheepish smile.
The Dean chuckled, "I like it. I don't see any reason why I can't give you everything you asked for, your roommates drove hard bargains. But, I think we can work this, with ease. I'll have her ready for this upcoming year. I'll have it built over summer break and even name it after you."
Nate smiled widely and stood up, "Really?"
The Dean let out another loud belly laugh, "Of course. Let's shake on it!" He stood up and held his chubby hand out and Nate grabbed it excitedly and shook it enthusiastically.
Nate grabbed his books and gave him a small wave before leaving the office. He met up with L in the hallway, "How did it go?" L looked him over dully.
"Good. I asked for a real studio that can be used for anyone… That way, I don't just draw you guys all the time." Nate set his sketchbook in his backpack. He turned to leave, but realized L wasn't following him.
"You never said anything about drawing…" L held Nate's sketchbook between his thumb and index finger in his left hand with his right index finger on his his bottom lip studying the outside of the book.
Nate opened his backpack frantically, "How?!"
L blinked a couple of times and smirked, "I'm crafty." He opened the book and side stepped out of the way of Nate's assault.
"Give it back!" Nate near pouted.
"No, I don't think so. These are quite good." L chewed on his thumbnail. He squeaked when two hands wrapped around his head and covered his eyes.
Beyond walked passed L and grabbed Nate's book, "Don't know, don't care, here you go." He handed Nate his sketchbook without ever glancing in it.
Light laughed and shook L a little, "What do you mean you don't care?"
Beyond stuck his tongue out, "Sorry, little L. I don't care, just take it, please? Can you imagine me alone, with a female? Eesh. Nonetheless, whoever they elect as queen?"
Light laughed, "Uh. You think I want to spend time with any of them? I wasn't even planning on going… Too bad is mandatory."
The two continued down the hall not even fazed by the interactions of Nate and L. They both stared at each other and hurried to catch up to the other two boys. "What are you guys talking about?" Nate asked.
Light sighed, "Freshman King… Apparently, Beyond and I are tied… Neither of us want it."
Beyond leaned over to see Nate, "He's sore because I voted for him."
Light rolled his eyes, "Whatever, I voted for you, too."
L muttered, "I voted for Beyond."
Beyond turned around and shook a grinning L, "I've never wanted to hurt you before today!"
Nate chuckled, "Wait, so we have to vote again?"
Light nodded, "Yeah. Beyond, don't hurt L."
Beyond narrowed his eyes, "Says you!"
Light rolled his eyes and L bit his thumb, "Albeit, I believe Light would handle himself in a more composed manner, I think your torment would be worth a couple chuckles."
Matt ruffled L's hair from behind, "And, the thought of Light with a lady probably makes him jealous."
L narrowed his eyes, "Why does everyone insinuate that?!"
Mello cackled, "Because you never talk about any leniency towards any gender persuasion."
L hung his head, "So, I show no interest, I'm suddenly gay?"
Beyond grinned, "Oh, yes. That's exactly how that works."
Light rolled his eyes, shaking his head he turned and left, Nate sighed and followed after Light. "Out of curiosity…"
Light shrugged, "Never bothered thinking about it. I have bigger problems on my mind than who I want to sleep with."
Nate nodded contently, "At least I'm not the only one who thinks that way."
Light put his hands in his pockets, "What did you ask the Dean for?"
Nate smiled, "An art studio open to the rest of the students."
Light chuckled, "Leaving a permanent mark on the school, I like it."
