From the middle row, Rosie eyed her fellow classmates. She watched as Sarah poked fun at a few of those around them. They were obviously friends, so Sarah's teasing was all in fun. Rosie envied how easily Sarah made friends. Instead of dwelling on it, Rosie continued to look around, hiding her observation behind fixing her hair. She saw as a pretty redhead began to flirt with a bulky football player,  a dark long-haired fellow on the back row nod off to sleep, a slight girl apply makeup, and the teacher continue to read his paper.<br/><br/>Returning her face to the back row, Rosie watched the dark haired fellow, Lucas she believed, pull out a notebook. Was he an artist? Rosie straightened in her seat and began tapping her fingers lightly upon the desk. Sarah's sudden laughter gave Rosie a jolt. Perhaps she, too, could make friends as easily? While chewing on her lower lip, Rosie stood and gathered her things before walking to a seat beside Lucas. Sitting for a moment, Rosie pulled her things out and got her desk situated, all the while working up the courage to speak to the boy beside her.<span style="font-style: italic">Just say hello. It's one little word. You can do it.</span>The inner monologue continued to berate Rosie until finally she turned to Lucas.<br/><br/>"Hello." Rosie hid her eyes behind her long lashes before working up the courage to make eye contact. "I'm Rosie. I mean, I'm sure you knew that. We've been in class together since school... " Trailing off, Rosie straightened in her seat, continuing her assault on her lower lip. Her eyes drifted to the lines upon Lucas' page. "What.." Rosie cleared her throat gently, turning back to face the boy.  "What are you drawing?"<br/><br/>As soon as the question left Rosie's mouth, the teacher gave a loud harrumph to call everyone's attention to the front, causing Rosie to face him. He instructed everyone to pull out their textbook and turn to the current chapter, but Rosie wasn't really paying attention. Instead, she leaned upon an elbow, her head resting on a fist, and absentmindedly read along as the teacher spoke of the chapter.