Description: Gina didn't know why Lucas was so bothered about the environment but she would endeavour to understand if it meant she would earn his love.
Gina sighed, watching Lucas, her mind unable to focus on much else. She had had a crush on him as long as she could remember. She was sure, however, that the crush had grown much stronger recently.
The lesson seemed to purposefully drag, the hands of the clock deliberately moving slowly. Finally, to Gina's great relief, the bell rang. Perhaps some fresh air would help clear her head. She left the classroom and headed outside, absorbed in her own thoughts.
The sound of rushing footsteps interrupted her train of thought. Looking up, she saw Lucas who had, what appeared to be, leaves in his hair. "S-Sorry," she stammered.
"Excuse me," he said awkwardly, moving to one side. He gave her a small smile that made Gina's heart melt.
"My bad," she blushed. "Say, I like your new do!" He gave her a weird look, clearly not knowing what she was talking about.
"My new-argh!" It seemed that Lucas had finally noticed his strange hairstyle. Gina had restrain the urge to laugh at his horrified expression as he tugged at the leaves.
"I mean, wearing shrubbery is weird, but if you're doing it, then it must be cool, right?" She wondered if it was an environmental protest, or just a new fashion statement.
"Y-Yeah, it's the fashion in some place. It's very new," he stuttered. "Anyway, I've got to go." He dashed off and disappeared around the corner. A gust of wind blew some of the leaves off his hair.
Gina reached and caught hold of one of the leaves. Staring at the green of the leaf, she knew that she would never quite understand his passion for the environment, but she would endeavour to understand if it meant she would earn his love.
It would take a good few weeks. Once a week, Gina would come to the garden and tend to it. No one ever saw her do this, not even Lucas. She was determined to show him that she cared about nature.
Eventually, she completed her challenge. When she presented it to him, he gave her a huge smile, too stunned for words. She turned away, thinking he wanted some alone time. All of a sudden, he grabbed her gently and kissed her on the cheek.
"Thank you," he said simply, taking her hand. Together they looked at the garden, at all the flowers and creatures. Gina smiled; her endeavours had reaped the reward. She had gotten close to him and now it was only a matter of time before she would completely win his heart.