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like that.
    I tried to show her my brightest smile I
could, but only a fraction of it came out. Miss. Days started
talking about color wheels and giving tips about how to get the
most out of your paints and our brushstrokes. She gave out our
workbooks and with my sharp pencil I started to draw onto the
paper. I began to draw thinly delicate patterns of swirls onto the
paper, making sure they were equal proportions. Soon I filled in
with more detail. I grabbed the eraser to rub out some mistakes
when I noticed something.
    Looking around the class, the students were
sitting close to each other. The tables were not that big, but
there were more students to a table then there should have been. I
was completely alone, there was no one sitting on my table. I
didn’t think anyone would even consider sitting next to me, where
they scared or just repulsed by me? By their standards I was
considered a freak, and sometimes I’d think they were right.
Thinking deeply about it, I completely ignored the voice behind
me.
    “ How’s it coming along?” The teacher
asked behind me.
    She peered over my shoulder to see my work;
she looked pleased.
    “ It’s coming along nicely Ellie, keep
it up,” she said. “But maybe you could add more detail here and
here.” She said pointing at my work.
    I nodded and smiled at the same time. Going
with her advice I added more detail to where it was needed. That
compliment gave me a little boost. I continued my work in silence.
Drawing and re-drawing until the bell rang.
    “ Thank god this day is over.” I
said.
    I grabbed my things and dropped them into my
bag. I left the classroom but not before giving a wave goodbye to
Miss. Days.
    As I walked out of school building my phone
started to beep. I dug my phone out of my bag and saw the
message.
    I’m running a bit late will be outside soon
X.
    It was from Aunt Kate.
    Great, I hated waiting around. Outside of the
school gates the other students were saying their goodbyes and
heading off home and some onto the school bus, while I waited
around. I paced back and forth waiting impatiently for Kate. While
walking up and down I could hear two familiar voices behind me. I
saw Lilly and Becky walking towards me, while waving. Lilly broke
into a jog and stopped in front of me panting heavy.
    “ I’m so sorry Ellie, can you forgive
me?” she said with little breath.
    To be honest I wasn’t mad at her, how could I
be. I was really mad at the situation, nothing made sense anymore
and now my friends were a part of it. They were just confused as
much as I was. I wanted to give Lilly a hug, but I knew that was
out of the question.
    She waited for my answer with puppy dog eyes.
I gave her a reassuring smile, Lilly’s face burst into happiness.
Becky slowly crept up behind her with her head down in shame.
    “ I’m sorry too Ellie.” she
said.
    “ That’s ok. I know I’m not the easiest
person to be friends with, but I’m glad it’s you two.” I said to
both of them. Lilly’s eyes began to water, but she quickly wiped it
away.
    “ Do you want us to walk you home
Ellie?” asked Becky.
    “ No thanks, I’ve got my aunt to pick me
up in a bit, Dad insisted.” I said.
    “ Oh, ok then we’ll see you tomorrow.”
said Becky. “Give Kate our love.”
    They both waved goodbye and set off down the
road together. I took my phone out and checked to see if I had any
more messages. There were none.
    “ Come on Kate, where are you?” I said
out loud.
    “ Waiting for someone?” A voice full of
confidence and seduction called to me.

Chapter Four
    My body tingled with excitement like it did
yesterday. That voice. I’ve heard it before. Slowly I turned around
to see the same beautiful Woman. She stood there, facing me with
her back to the bright sun, giving her a silhouette of her perfect
body. I’d forgotten how beautiful she was. Her eyes were a bright
beautiful scarlet, and her hair was a deep shade of red that it
looked like living fire. She wore a