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Post by Artemis Saggezza on Apr 10, 2006 19:31:11 GMT -5
--Artemis sat in an empty hallway, at around sunset. Her long hair was pulled up in a bun, as it almost always was. She sat there, her large, very large, sports bag beside her, knees up to her chin, thinking. She stretched out a bit, and started to get up. She stood, and walked toward a window. She stared out, thinking. She suddenly remebered, that she had a random sketchbook in her bag. She took it out, and opened it. She hadn;t looked at it in ages. SHe was 'the queen of the jocks' at the school, and no one knew she was also somewhat of an artist. We're not talkint Da Vinci or Monet, just sketches of random people. She flipped through, stopping at the one of Duke. It was really really good. She smiled. She'd forgotten about it. Just as she was about to begin work on it again, she heard someone behind her. SHe turned around to see.......?--
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Post by Duke Tatum on Apr 10, 2006 19:35:58 GMT -5
So he had been detained. Why? Ask the damn chemistry teacher. The scum bag hadn't exactly enjoyed Duke's recreation of a skeleton presentation- which consisted of a very large "sombrero", a pair of "maracas", and of course the ever-popular curled mustache (inspired by the teacher himself. Because of this, the bastard threw Duke a good pair of detentions, two days worth of one hour.
Duke tredded out of the detention room, a scowl written on his expression as he burried his hands in the pockets of his jeans and started down the hallway. His eyes would dash out through every other window, watching over the school grounds as they were subject to the effects of nightfall. Suddenly, Duke caught sight of a figure that was actually a sight for sore eyes.
"Hey, Art," He addressed her quite casually, a small grin stretching his full lips as he noticed the notebook in her hands. It was definitely designated for artwork. And what was that on the page? It looked a lot like....
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Post by Artemis Saggezza on Apr 10, 2006 19:39:54 GMT -5
--Artemis jumped, and turned around. She quickly stowed the sketch pad behind her back, and looked at him. She recognized the look on his face, and laughed a bit...--
"Hey...Chemistry teacher didn't like your skeletion recreation?" she grinned. she'd seen that recreation so many times, she knew it by heart. Unfortunately, the teachers didn't like it much..."You scared me." she stowed the sketch book even further behind her back....."What you been up to?"
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Post by Duke Tatum on Apr 10, 2006 19:44:57 GMT -5
Artemis looked particularly humored by his presence, but that sketchbook kept shuffling out of Duke's sight. She was definitely hiding something. "Yeah, well, I guess some people can't appreciate art." Duke joked, a smirk prying itself onto his expression as he eyes her suspicious movements. "Sorry, then," He simply apologized, shrugging his shoulders before exposing his hands from within his pockets and folding his arms. Duke wasn't a man of too many emotions, at least not on the outside.
"Not a lot. A lot of practice before try-outs." Duke realized that might sound weird, considering he was captain and he was automatically on the team and recruited members. "I mean to get in shape for the season," He attempted to explain himself, forgetting that he was extremely healthy and fit year-round. Scratching at the back of his neck, he offered her a weak grin and thought of a proper subject change.
"What're you hiding?"
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Post by Artemis Saggezza on Apr 10, 2006 19:50:04 GMT -5
--Artemis grinned, a mischevious glint in her eyes. she smirked, and shook her head.--
"Me? hiding something?! I am offended by your inclination...." she said, still grinning..
--She shrugged. eh--what the hell, he was bound to find out eventually, couldn't hide it forever. She sighed. she knew, that it would be easier this way, just give it to him, so it doesn't look half as bad. she rolled her eyes, and took the sketch book from behind her. It was still opened to the sketch of him. she handed it to him, not realizing where it was opened to, until it was in his hands. *Shit* she flinched inwardly, but didn't give any outward expression....--
"Just a sketch book....Theres more to me than being Queen Jock you know..." she said, smling
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Post by Duke Tatum on Apr 10, 2006 19:57:21 GMT -5
"I think I know you well enough to say, yeah- you're terrible at hiding stuff," He quickly retorted, a sly smirk worn as he did so. He looked down at the book as she passed it to him, and he clenched it securely before actually registering the sketch drawn on the open page. It was him! And it was amazing! How that girl got such diverse talent, it was beyond him. Forgetting to wear an expression of surprise, he nodded in approval.
"I gotta say, Art, I guess there's more to that nickname now." Duke commented, referring to how he was one of the few people that actually called her "Art". He grinned at how punctual he had been with calling her as such, and shook his head with asmusing disbelief. "But wow, you're really good. It's cool, though- I don't see why you'd bother hiding it. I don't think the others would care.... much..." Of course, that last bit wasn't entirely factual.
Duke was one of the few jocks that was actually carbon-based. Yep, he had feelings, interests, and an open-mindedness that some people thought was out of this world. In fact, he was quite taken aback by the thought of Artemis trying to hide her interests from him. He thought he had made the point that he wasn't some cliche-following robot.
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Post by Artemis Saggezza on Apr 10, 2006 20:02:56 GMT -5
--Artemis read the look on his face, and sighed, shaking her head. She put an hand on his shoulder...--
"Its not like that at all." she said honestly..."I honestly wasn't intentionally hiding it from you. Its just become habit. you know how clicky this school is. I know you're not one of those 'stick with what you know' robotic jack asses, i've just gotten so used to stashing it away whenever anyone appeares, its become habit...." she said, shrugging...."Sorry...." she offered sincerely
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Post by Duke Tatum on Apr 11, 2006 7:32:38 GMT -5
"No worries. I don't think getting mad at you comes easy," He accepted her apology quite normally, grinning at her. On the other hand, to prove he wouldn't judge her harshly on such things, Duke extended the sketchpad back in her direction and waited for her to grab it. When she would he'd pull back his arm and post up against the nearest wall, staring out the window across from him. "So what're you doing tonight?" He questioned her, his azure blue gaze shifting from the outdoors to Artemis.
"Hope it doesn't have anything to do with sticking around here. This place gives me the creeps when it's all empty like this," Duke commented, smirking at the frigid radiance as it emitted through the vents.
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Post by Artemis Saggezza on Apr 11, 2006 15:22:25 GMT -5
--Artemis laughed, as he yanked the sketch book back. She rolled her eyes. So predictable. She thought for a moment. What was she doing tonight? Nothing that she knew of. How sad. Queen Jock has no plans...  . She nodded in agreement....-- "As of yet, I'm not doing anythng at all tonight..." she said, shrugging....."And no, practice is over, so I'm outta here.." she said simply....."I don't like beign here during the day, nevermind later than I possibly have to be.... --She smiled, watching him watching her. |
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Post by Duke Tatum on Apr 11, 2006 16:31:06 GMT -5
Duke chuckled when she fell for the little retreat move he had pulled, but it was nothing intentional. He blatantly handed her the book back and exhaled a sigh at her answer, nodding with understanding. "Sucks," He somewhat muttered, tugging at the hem of his shirt as he found it pinched behind his belt buckle.
"We could get a few people together and go down to the beach," Duke suddenly suggested, a look of patience drawn on his face as he waited for some sort of response. It sounded like a good idea- Duke was full of those. Heck, a quarter of the reason he was the leader was because he was always planning things and making sure everyone that mattered showed up. Duke was pretty good at that.
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Post by Artemis Saggezza on Apr 11, 2006 19:48:29 GMT -5
--Artemis grinned. Beach. Sounds fun. They always had fun when they went to the beach...lotta fun. She grabbed her bag, and put it on her shoulder with ease, even though it weighed a ton. She looked to Duke, and smiled.--
"Beach. Sounds great. as long as there's a bonfire, I'm in...." she said, grinning
--It was well known, that Artemis was a complete Pyro. She loved fire. It fascinated her. All the jocks knew it, but a lot of other people didn't.--
"I'm assuming you're in charge of the guest list, as always?" she asked, smirking...."Who are you planning to invite?" she asked, curiously
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Post by Duke Tatum on Apr 12, 2006 9:00:00 GMT -5
"Er, I think I was actually working on one till that douche bag caught me and ripped it up- so I started another one. So far here's who I have:
Artemis Saggezza- of course
Mina Cheng- she seems like a cool girl
Alexandra Rose- have to invite her to make it a big thing
Heather Nott- she's always around
Natalia Bonade- Awesome gal
Nicolette Jonas- That girl is a breath of fresh air
Hunter Calahan- well, yeah...
So that's who I've got. I don't think it's finished, though. Any ideas?" He questioned, glancing from the scribbled piece of paper to Artemis.
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Post by Artemis Saggezza on Apr 12, 2006 16:22:45 GMT -5
--Artemis laughed, and shook her head lightly. she looked down at the list. She sighed, and rolled her eyes......--
"We need more guys." she said, smirking...."Unless you want to be my ride for the night, find some more guys....." she said, jokingly
--They always joked around like that. She smirked, disregarding the fact that there were a few people she didnt' like.....--
"So....as always....I'll be surrounded by the hotties, that all the jock guys are drooling over?" she asked, raising an eyebrow......
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. She nodded in agreement....--