Tales From a Misfit
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“For your information, dad. I had a great night, and probably better than Brandon could ever manage” Amber said.
“Well she had one good night at least,” Collin replied. “Her art is almost done too” “Test me one more time, and I'm coming back ever… No i’m completely serious… I don't know, but it would be better than coming back to you.” Collin sighs as he listened to her, and lets Amber yell as she hung up, and then turned her phone off. After it rang several time “Your welcome to stay here until the contest is done at least.” Thank you.” Amber said. “I’m sorry about all that.” “No worries you um… need sometime?” Collin asked. “Yeah, sometime sounds good” Amber said, and walked Collin leave”stupid….” She set her head on the bedstand. “You love him, Amber, least you could do is make the first move.”. Amber and shake herself awake, and stared at her painting. Think out before she started adding to to it, Collin’s parents watched as he slinked away. “I’m fine… she just needs some space.” Both went to bed though Amber did sleep well got up early than normal only to still find breakfast ready. “If I need to go you can say it..” “And where would you go then, dear?” Nina asked. “I don’t know some hotel, maybe?” Amber replied. “Somewhere where I'm not as much of problem.” “My husband and I got into plenty of fights.” Nina said. “Couldn’t count the number their been some bedroom yelling." “Okay, but it's my dad.” Amber said. “Surely I should keep it down? Or not take it out on him at least.” “Hun… that you that at all makes you better than your dad.” Nina said. “Now whatever you do. At least make sure you're safe.” Collin walked down to the smell of some good breakfast. Amber pulled him in and full on made out with him. Refusing to let him go until she was done. “Consider that an apology. And I suppose I need a new watcher now?” “Apology accepted and no… both my parents can still watch us..” Collin replied, clearly still in a bit of a daze. “Well I did finish my art piece anyways.” Amber said. "If y'all wanna view it?" --- There was a crowd gathered around Amber’s art piece. She did leave some tickets open in case her family showed up. Unsurprisingly, they did, but Collin gave her a speech all the same. “Ladies and gentlemen, and others as well.” Collin. “Seems we have a winner. So why don’t we let the girl who made it tell us a bit about it, ey?” Amber giggled a bit, and walked forward as the crowd clapped more. Collin asked what inspired her, and what it was about. “Well, it was about the chain I felt. In prison finally free. Like the bird. Honestly I… I’m glad people talked a lot about that.” “We certainly did hear quite about that. I.. Um” Collin, and Amber gave him the go ahead. “I hear you don't have a place to call home?” Amber grabbed the mic from him. “ I’m not. I ever had a place to call home. I had a house, sure. And this country girl plans on taking her lesson to this city, and staying.” Collin took the mic back, and settled the crowd down. “Any plans beyond that?” He asked, and dropped as Amber made out with him again. The crowd erupted one more time. And Amber pulled away from him with a smile she hadn’t shown off in forever. “Me and my boyfriend are gonna talk that over.”
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It was 7:40 when Collin knocked again, but as the door swung open it was definitely worth the wait.
“Sorry. Totally lost track of time.” Amber said. “The restaurant won't be too mad, I hope?” “I.. set for 8pm anyways because of the… drive..” Collin replied. Clearly still at a loss for words. “I though said you might need—” “A dress, yeah. I thought I might.” Amber said. “But this came just in time. Arrived just this morning, in fact.” If there was a curve of Amber's, her dress didn’t hug. Collin wasn’t seeing it. Which made all the more interested in her. Why hadn’t Brandon asked her out yet? What did he not want a treasure like this? “Earth to Collin.” Amber said. “You can still drive us, yes?” “Yeah. Yeah I can, sorry. It just looks stunning on you.” Collin said.”Really suits you too.” “I’ll let Sally know her custom order knocked it out of the park then.” Amber said. “She is an old friend. Got a few paintings of me, and she insisted she pay me back. She got done a few weeks ago, but I know where send last week. With the contest stuff and all.” “Isn’t she also still in your town?” Collin asked. “Why would she need to ask where to send it.” “She left a while ago. She has always been more drawn to the city, and I got admitted. I’m starting to see why she felt so trapped.” “We best get going.” Collin said. “Before my eyes leave my head.” The drive there was quite as Collin focused, and Amber clearly had some thoughts going on of her own. She kind slink behind him as they walked in. feeling very out of place in such a Fancy restaurant. But they sat down and talked, and Collin had Amber laughing before they even had their wine served. It was… nice. For the first time in her life Amber didn’t feel judged, or obligated. Maybe it was his status or something, but no one even asked why Collin was with her at not until they did. “That bumpkin! You’re with her over me!” some random girl shouted. Collin signed. “Hi Maple.” “Don’t you ‘hi Maple’ mister. You turned our business. Denied our child option to pureblooded, and you're here with this?! Look she is near stuffing her face!” “Some of us like good food.” Amber replied. “And it's bad manners to not enjoy it, but I somehow doubt you know much about manners.” “Excuse me?!” Maple asked. “What a bumpkin like you know—” “Darling?” Amber said. “I was here enjoying a lovely talk with a sweet charming gentleman. So I’m not going to say I don’t understand why you’re jealous but um… How do I put this? No matter how beautiful the flower, a fly knows better than to head to a poisonous one. If I pardon the ‘bumpkin’?” It took just every bit of will power Collin had to hold in a laugh, and it was clearly a shared sentiment by the crowd. Staff included. Maple should boil like a tea kettle before she stormed out. “About time someone told you off!” A random man yelled, and called the staff over. “You get that girl one of whatever she wants.” “He's good for it.” Collin replied. Still smirking. “Sorry about her. When did you learn how to do that?” “Country girl, Collin.” Amber said, ordering another shot of wine. “You want a good man, you better be prepared for a cat fight.” You need more ... Black paint?” Nina asked.
“Yeah… I… use a lot on a few pieces.” Amber said. “I was told could cover—” “Amber, it's not that I can’t cover the cost. It’s that you needed that black at all.” Nina replied. “Oh”… Amber said. “I Guess I could scale it?’ “I’ll see what I can find.” Nina said, and walked off. --- Collin knocked on the door and opened it “Amber?” Collin?” Amber said back. “It’s your house, did you need some— oh the black paint! Perfect!" That wasn’t… yeah here.” Collin said, and handed a confused Amber the paint she needed before walking away. An hour or so later Amber looked at leaning the couch “You can look if you want?” “I.. I what?” Collin sputtered and turned bright red. “At the painting, you worn brush.” Amber giggled. “Aren’t you supposed to be watching or something?” “I'm supposed to be making sure you don’t cheat, which you haven’t been!” Collin said, and got up. “But, I guess I can look if you need an opinion.” “Sure, let's go with that, this way then." Amber said. “It’s… wow, honestly” Collin replied, after seeing Amber work. “Never thought I would see a girl in prison look so lovely.” “That’s what’s you see, hun?” Amber asked. “I suppose is kind what i’m going for” What were you really going for then?” Collin asked. “No, that’s… I see actually.” Amber replied. “So adjust that… dab that.. Oh, that black paint?” “What.. oh! Yeah I'll get it one second” Collin said, and then left before coming back with it. “Sorry I meant to give it to you earlier. I just.. Left without thinking when I knocked.” “What you wanna ask earlier by the way?” Amber asked. “It’s stupid…” Collin said. “You’ll laugh at it anyways.” “I promise I won’t laugh." Amber said. “What did you wanna say? Obviously, it meant a lot to you.” “Did you maybe… I’d like to stop being your watcher, and start maybe being your partner, so could maybe go out for that dinner sometime?” Collin asked. And slugged his shoulder as Amber did her best not to laugh, and the bursted out. “No, no .. Collin! I’m sorry” Amber said. “I loved to, and I mean that!.. Please!..” Collin came back in "You don't have to humor me you know?" “I’m not!” Amber shouted. “I laughed, because it sounded so.. rehearsed city.. And to a country girl who already kind of liked you…” Amber said. “Honestly I would have asked you, but I figured you have higher standards…” “You’re a lovely girl with a clearly creative mind!” Collin said. “Who knew I invited her to this contest! What higher standards?!” “Rich boy, family runs this whole thing every year?” Amber replied. “Whole damn 3 story house?! Ring any bell. And… I’m just a country girl with a corner in the garage. So pretty sure you do better.” “Well I'm pretty sure I couldn't,” Collin said. “So dinner tomorrow can I pick…” Both laughed. “Around 7?” “7:30” Amber replied “I do my best paint at 7” “No, Brandon.” Amber said. “I’m not calling them back, and they know why. And you know why?... Do you? Because that last text of yours reads a lot differently than it use too… So don’t grow up if it means growing away from us then… yes, that is what you’re saying!” Amber signed. “Fine then what are you trying to say?.. I’ll consider being home in 2 weeks” She said, and hung up.
“What did he say?” Nina asked, as Renee jumped a bit. “It’s near soundproof, hun. We said as much. The boys just didn’t want to invade a girl’s privacy.” “I um… it's complicated.” Amber said. Nina closed the door. “When Collin first saw your work. He just knew you had to be in this contest. He must’ve looked at hundreds of others, but something about it just made him light up.” “Well, thank you for pushing him then.” Amber said. “Oh I didn’t push him.” Nina said. “His father did that.Mason never shows it, but he'll give great advice when he needs to.” “Apple didn't fall far, I guess.” Amber replied. “Colin told me I need to show off a bit more. Brandon told me this isn’t the growing up you need to do.” --- Dad I?... “ Collin said. “If I choose wrong—” “If you choose wrong I would tell you.” Collin’s dad said. “But right now? Couldn’t be prouder.” Take a one in million chance, huh?” Collin asked. “That’s my boy!” Collin’s dad said. “But what if she chooses Brandon?” Collin asked. “What if taken?” “That you back off and try again.” Collin said. --- “Mason told… what did he say?” Amber asked. “No idea,” Nina replied. “All I know is they walked into one room, and then walked with you as a section. So whatever my husband, must’ve been the right thing to say.” “Even if it leads to me?” Amber replied. “Especially because it lead you” Nina said. “You know when your moth—” Mason paused as the girls walk out the room. “So Collin? Were you lying to me?” Amber asked. “What?! No, why would I be lying?” “You said, and I quote. ‘I’ll tell you what made me stand out over dinner sometime.’” Amber said. “Well it's been 4 days mister, and I have to be given this dinner, I was promised.” “I can't be your watcher, and take you out to dinner, but I can when you win your in 3 days from now.” Collin chuckled. “And no I can’t, and won’t be helping you… but I might need up a few places." “Are they going to be seafood places?” Amber asked. “Are you allergic?” Collin replied. “Nope, I just love seafood.” Amber said. “And the only thing I don't handle is nuts and spicy food.” “I know a great tempura place then.” Collin replied. “Provide you don’t drink sake.” “They’re in the cabinet above and to the right of the sink, mom.” Amber said. “The same exact place they’ve been for years. You have six left, and the refill should be ready by tomorrow at around noon… The studio’s bed is perfectly comfy and--
“I suppose it’s too much to hope they’ll be less trouble?” Nina asked as she served everyone breakfast. “I do feel bad, but she insisted that nobody else deal with her parents.” Collin replied. “She said to say ‘It’ll just fuel my own creativity anyways’”. “Smart girl.” Mason said. “It really does show up in a lot of her work. Though she does still need to pick her section, if that is the case.” “She said she’d asked about that first thing in the morning.” Nina replied. “I will not have either of my boys blame her for whatever is going on with that cell phone.” “Mom!” Amber signed. “Because this means a lot to me? Because art has always meant a lot to me… why would it being something that I’ve done SINCE I was 5 make it matter less?!...” Amber hung up, and turned her phone off. “So what about picking a section, exactly? I read there were 5, but I didn’t have a lot of time to look over them.” “You’ll forgive me if I say you seem like the kind of girl to come in unprepared?” Mason asked. “I did see two that stood out a bit.” Amber replied. Wasn't sure if I could apply to either though. Honestly, I’m a little surprised Collin didn’t have something in mind considering how much we’ve talked.” “I’m not allowed to say either way.” Collin said. “But I do like your direction.” “I wanted to cover the darker side of family, or maybe something about what that word should really mean. That or the journey section in a more internal sense.” Amber replied “It’s encouraged artists to have 2 sections they want to do anyways, so I’ll just have marked down for those” “A fitting selection too” Mason said. “And yes that does count as a family.” “And sound like you have something in mind?” Nina asked. “So you’ll have at least one thing really to go?” “I think so.” Amber said. “I suppose Collin needs to check it?” “Wouldn’t hurt,”Collin said.”Provide you have something?” Amber, Collin and his family had breakfast And Amber shown Collin her latest picture “it still a work in progress” “Wow…” Collin said. “You really made this?” “It is not that impressive really.” Amber said. “Considering this wasn’t here yesterday I beg to differ” Nina replied. “And somehow it’s better than your first picture.” “Seems like you built off that first somehow even.” Mason said. “It doesn’t seem like that it is, in fact, what I did” Amber replied. “I still wanna add a few things before I make a more final piece. I’m not sure whatI wanna do with background colors yet either, but I’m sure I figured something out.” “You definitely have plenty of time,” Collin said. “I’ll be back by lunch. There are a few people left to check in on.” “That’s fine.” Amber said. “Could people leave the room please? I think I’ll look this over a bit more.” She made sure the door was fully closed before sighing. And turning her phone back on, letting several texts come in. The last one from Brandon trying to get her to call her mom back. Though… (Has he always been talking down to me?) Amber’s eyes glow wide looking at the room Collin leads her into “This is.. Really all mine?”
“Do you need something else?” Collin said. “We’ll get what you need. “No this is.. More than great. I just.” Amber replied.. “Might not ever leave if this is how spoiled imma get.” “Spoiled?” Collin’s dad said as walked in. “This is the standard studio size. What are you used to?” I… a garage” Amber said. “A corner of a garage of, actually… And I'm not supposed to cover the walls with paint.” Collin and his dad blinked before Collin spoke. “Mom?! Could you come in here? “Nina, seriously.” Collin’s dad added. “We need a ladies’ touch in here.” “Mason, what is it? Is she not liking the room?” Nina asked. “I love the room I just… It feels like it feels way too special for me? If that makes sense?” Amber asked. “It makes perfect sense.” Nina replied. “Your work reflects a lot of that, you know? However we weren’t even using this space anyways, so make this whole place as much of a mess as you need to.” “Is that actually going to—” “Yes it is, and out. All of you.” Amber said, and was already pushing Collin out the door. Amber took a deep breath as she locked the room up. Grabbing a brushing dipping it in some paint. Near whipping the preset up canvas as she did her best to capture the moment she felt right now. Free, nervous, scared. And both unsure and certain. “Well, glad that room is mostly soundproof.” Nina said. “You boys let her work for a bit.” “Yeah, thanks mom.” Collin said. “We’re just glad you found her, I think.” Mason replied. The door clicked open. “Not submitting yet, but it's a good start.” Amber said. Walking away from a paint cover room and a painting with some kind of hopeful monster. It was clearly worth submitting… (and that was just her practice?) “Amber?! Collin asked. “Hmm?” Amber said. Watching him trying to form words before giggling. “That on its own means a lot, so thank you. Sorry about the paint on the walls?” “You cover those walls if that is what you produce on a trail run… Knew I was right to pick you out.” Collin said, and covered his mouth after. Amber blinked at him. “When did you look up my stuff?.. As far as I know it is only barely in our local news.” “It is also on an unacknowledged talent thread.” Collin replied. “And no, I'm not a judge for the contest.” “Are they?” Amber asked, pointing to Collin’s parents. “Only the event of a tie…” Collin replied. “And they won’t take my thoughts into account. If that's the question?” It’s a good thing to know.” Amber said. “So what made me stick out to you?” “A lot of things.” Collin replied. “Maybe I could tell over dinner sometime?” “Sounds lovely.” Amber replied. “It’s a few weeks!” Amber replied. “What can you all not manage with me for that long.”
“Okay, okay.” Brandon said. “Look, I can provide back up for a few weeks. She's right. She take in a lot to let her take one break…” “She can’t!” Amber’s mom said. “We need her here!” “About that” Amber said --- “So... yeah. I need a place to stay, and I-” “I’ll work out the details with my parents.” Collin said. “You get yourself into the guestroom.” “Collin Gabaibel Williams.” Collin’s mom said “You’ll do no such thing.” “Mom she really doesn’t any—” “Without making sure she doesn’t have a blanket first.” --- “So yeah, I'm going. “ Amber said. “That’s really not up for discussion anymore.” “So just up and leaving?" Amber's dad replied. “Without asking us?” “You know it’s funny.” Amber said. “They said you say that, and I’ve been wondering so let me ask. Since when exactly did I need your permission to do some art?” “Amber could we maybe tabled this—” “No!” Amber said. “You all wanted to “talk about this?” Well let’s talk about this.” “Okay, okay” Amber’s dad said. “You can go if it’s that important." “I wasn’t asking.” Amber said. “I’m going. End of little ‘keep Amber in the garage forever’ discussion!” She walked, and slammed the door behind her. Brandon sighed “I’ll get after her.” --- Collin looked out onto the skyline. “Maybe I should call.” “Don’t brother.” Amber said. “This is the hill. Sorry for the wait.” “Not a problem at all.” Collin replied, and got his phone. Still making a call. “Dad?.. Yeah she just got here… about as well as she thought it might based on her face. She.. umm.” “I’ll bring what I bring.” Amber said. ““I’ll bring what I bring.” Amber said. “It’s hard to explain why it works that way for me, but I promise to have something done.” “Pff.. Yes I know I told you so dad..” Collin said. “Actually umm.. Well she is already gonna stay with us, so could I maybe watch her?... Okay, and yes mom I’ll tell her that.” Collin hung up. “Watch?” Amber asked. “It’ just an anti-cheat premeasure.” Collin replied. “We just wanna make sure indie artists are actually indie artists and such.” “So you’ll be keeping me close then?~” Amber said. “Liking the sound of that~” “Amber!?” Brandon said, getting up the hill. Amber blocked Collin’s mouth. “Just get our ride ready? I’ll handle this.” You could cut the disgust in Collin's face with a knife, but he nodded, and walked away. He and Brandon stared at each other before he walked down. “I loved you… had a crush on you since I was 5.” Amber said. “You couldn’t have backed me up at once?” “Amber, he’s lying to you!” Brandon said. “Is he?! Because I've been here all my life, and never once had my art talked about.” Amber said. “And now I have a chance at THOUSANDS of dollars, yet people are worried about what they're gonna do without me?!” “Your support means a lot.” Brandon said, and got shoved by Amber as walked off. “Interesting how it means a lot, but not enough to give back.” Amber replied, without looking back. |
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