As she sat on a bench, pencil in hand, lost in her art, she didn't notice him approaching. A boy from her class, known more for his mischief than his kindness, had been watching her from afar. He had a reputation for playing pranks on his classmates and often found amusement in making others uncomfortable.
"Those are really good," he said, surprisingly. For a moment, his eyes seemed to hold a glimmer of genuine interest. maud prise derriere l-ecole
He hesitated for a moment, then handed the book back to her. "Sorry, Maud. I didn't mean to scare you," he said, looking almost... contrite. As she sat on a bench, pencil in