i draw the people i love

"What are the symptoms of epilepsy? Well, its...ops!", said Mikaela as she bump into someone while she revises for her Childhood Epilepsy test later that afternoon. " Heavens Kaela , stop reading while you're walking, you'll end up bumping into someone and hurt yourself", said Zara as she bumped into Mikaela. "Sorry Zara, it won't happen again, swear", promised Mikaela as put up her 3 fingers like the Girl's Scouts usually did. "The last time you bump into Sir Elan, you said that to him and you still bump into people Kaela", remind Zara. " Anyway, lets go to the new cafe outside the campus, I heard the food there is amazing. Please come with me", pleaded Zara with her puppy dog eyes. "Okay, but we mustn't be late for our test this afternoon", said Mikaela. "Let's go, now!", said Zara as she towed Mikaela by her hand.

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The cafe had a leisure atmosphere to it. The cafe itself was surrounded with lush garden of pink cherry blossoms flowers, bright orange Black Eyed Susan and rich Blue Bell flowers which shines brightly under the sun . Round mahogany tables with matching chairs furnished the cafe, the walls was cream in color and the smell of freshly baked cookies and bread perfumes the air. There were tables and chair for those who prefer the outdoors while most were inside the cafe itself.

" Let's sit here by the flowers", proposed Mikaela. They sat down and ordered themselves some brunch and waited. "Kaela, have you heard that there is this strange new guy in our class who likes to draw but keeps to himself. Nobody knows what he drew, but someone say that he is smart", gossiped Zara. Mikaela just shook her head, she never took attention when she's in class except when the lecturer is lecturing.

" Hey, our food have just arrive and i am starving", said Zara as she bites in her Salmon Bacon Sandwich, while Mikaela ordered Chicken Enchiladas. While they were eating, Zara pat on Mikaela's arm and whispers, " Kaela, that's the new guy right there by the Blue Bell at the other side of the cafe". "Oh, he looks nice", compliments Mikaela as she examined the guy closely. He have raven colored hair with an elegant face. He has the most amazing smile while he concentrates on his sketch pad. He wears a black button up shirt but he unbuttons the first two with jeans, a black leather belt and worn out Converse snickers. He is somewhat mysterious, but has an inviting presents about him. The shape of his Biceps, Triceps are easily seen through his shirts. "Hm, only if he notices me", sigh Mikaela softly. "What did you say?", asked Zara. " Nothing, just talking to myself. "Hey we better finish up our food, it's nearly time for our test", ushered Mikaela.

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The very next day, Mikaela was on her way to the library, reading a book at the same time, she bump into someone which sends her book flying upwards and hit the person that bump into her on the head. As she looked up, she saw the most beautiful black eyes, and he offered his hand to pick Mikaela up. She reach out his hand, and said, " Thank you..um your name?", asked Mikaela. "Johnny, I'm Johnny Franco", he replied with a smile.

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They walk towards the courtyard and sat on the bench. "What were you reading?', his crispy voice break the ice between them. "Anatomy", replied Mikaela. She hesitated but, she asked, "Can I know what inspires you to draw?". "Well, do you want to see my sketches?", offered Johnny. " Sure", said Mikaela with a smile.
She began to flip through the sketch pad, and saw beautiful figures of human. Johnny explains, "I draw the people I love, this is my mom cooking dinner, my dad reading the newspaper, my younger sister playing with our dog, Bogie at the park..", and so he explain it all.
Then, when Mikaela flipped through the few last pages, she saw......

a picture of her reading her Anatomy book. She saw the detailing was exquisite-her long ponytail with the ribbon, the ruffles on her summer dress, the tiny flower motif on it, her sequined flats and her heart shaped locket. The next was a picture of her eating her Chicken Enchiladas, the next page..
her picture talking to Zara in class,
her picture taking books out of the shelf in the library.
Her cheeks started to blush up-is it the heat or embarrassment?

"Like I said, I draw the people I love", he said with a grin and his eyes meant something.