scholarship and have had several gallery showings of my paintings. I like a girl who is confident in herself. I paint nude models to capture a personâs essence, and I donât like the distractions of remedial âbody artâ like piercings or tattoos. I also prefer a girl who loves to read as opposed to watching reality television all day long.
To me I look like: Omarion
Gemma glanced back at her friend, who was peering over her right shoulder. âSounds good, but I have a question. Does this mean he has a bunch of nudie pictures of girls lying around?â
âWho said anything about girls?â Maria said, laughing. âHe just says he likes to paint nude models. There could be a bunch of pictures of nude men. Maybe heâs on the down low.â
âI didnât think of that!â Gemma exclaimed.
When Maria saw the concerned expression on Gemmaâs face, she quickly recanted. âChill out, chica. I was only kidding. It says right there that he prefers a girl that is confident. Relax, will ya?â
âCheck out that picture, though,â Gemma told Maria. Danâs picture was some sort of abstract drawing. Gemma could barely make out his face. âJust like Drew. No way to know what the guy looks like.â
âLeave it up to ze artiste to post ze crap picture,â Maria said.
Gemma shook her head and turned back to the screen.
âNext!â Maria screamed in Gemmaâs ear. Gemma hit the next link. Slowly the picture loaded. Both girlsâ jaws hung low as the photo came into focus.
CHOICE #3
Name:
Ethan
Age:
18
Birthplace:
Laguna Beach
Height:
6â1â
Weight:
220 lbs
I am looking for a girl who enjoys sports as much as I do. I frequent salsa clubs because I love to dance although Iâm
not the best at it. I am, however, a quick study and would love to learn. I am a power forward for a HS basketball team and considered one of the best in the league (Iâm not bragging, my record tells all). Iâm looking for someone who likes to work hard as well as play hard. I am into sports all year round and work out six days a week so if you can keep up, letâs hang out.
To me I look like: the singer Chris Brown
âI donât believe it.â Gemma murmured, staring at the screen. Ethan Jackson posted his profile on a dating site? Not possible. And not only that, the computer picked him out as a good match for her.
âThis is it!â Maria shouted again.
Irritated, Gemma whipped her head around. âWould you stop yelling in my ear, please?â Gemma turned back to gaze at Ethanâs photo. âAnd if you please, do not have chili cheese fries for lunch,â she added.
Maria punched her on the shoulder. âDonât you get it?â she squealed. âThis could be a sign. Out of all the guys in this county, the computer picks Ethan Jackson for you.â
Gemma nodded. âYou have a good point there, my friend. The only thing is, Iâm on this site to get away from dogs. Isnât he the biggest one of them all?â
âTouché,â Maria said. âBut remember, those may be just rumors. Next profile.â
CHOICE #4
Name:
Christopher
Age:
19
Birthplace:
California
Height:
5â11
Weight:
200 lbs
Likes:
Surfing all day long
I like a hot girl that looks good in a bikini. If she doesnât surf, she must be willing to learn. Iâm not into games, I like a laid-back life, and going with the flowâand the waves.
To me, I look like: Eminem and Justin Timberlake
The girls looked at each other, surprised to see a blond, blue-eyed surfer-type pop up.
âBut heâs white,â Gemma announced.
âGood observation, Sherlock. Did you deduce that from the big color photo attached to his profile?â
âYou know what I mean,â Gemma said.
âYeah, but hot always outweighs race,â Maria said. âBesides, he looks like Justin Timberlake with longer hair. And you know you