Paint Job

Monday.

The apartment needs a little work. Choko assigned the chores.

Hal- Pool

Evie and Jack- Chill Lounge

Don and Reggie- Kitchen

Choko- Dining Hall

Hallie and Dustin- Lobby

Wait! Hallie and Dustin in the lobby? Oh boy! Plus there�s paint too?

First minute

Awkward silence. They can�t even look at each other. He wants to speak, but can�t. He starts, but stops.

Oh� Dustin glanced at her.

�Hey,� he said. Hallie glared at him. Not her usual cranky one either.

�Die!� her eyes screamed. �Die, mother fucker, die!� Dustin shuddered as he dipped his brush.

This is bad, he thought. I have to say something.

�Uh�� he said. �Good party yesterday.�

�The food was great.�

�Uh-huh!�

�The pool was good.�

�Uh-huh!�

*Sweat drop on Dustin�s head* This isn�t working. He painted another coat on the wall.

�How is she?� Hallie asked.

�Who?� he asked.

�How is she?�

�Who?�

On went more paint. �That little bitch.�

Dustin blinked for a moment. �Huh? Oh, Heather?�

Hallie gritted her teeth. �Yes!�

�Oh� She�s fine.�

�Uh-huh!�

�She�s really nice.�

�Uh-huh!�

Dustin pressed his lips together. Still brutal. He dipped his brush again.

Tenth Minute

Still not talking. Dustin�s stomach turned. I hate how this is turning out. Quick! Do something.

�Uh�� he said. Hallie looked at him. Dustin drew his mouth closed. His crush groaned and rolled her eyes.

�What?� she asked. Dustin tried to look away. Hallie threw down her brush.

�What?!?� she snapped. �What the hell do you want?!? Speak!�

�Hallie�� Dustin mumbled.

�What?!?�

He shut his eyes. �I like you! I like you! I like you, okay?�

More silence followed. Hallie stared at him.

�Whatever,� she mumbled.

�No, it�s true!� Dustin barked. She sat back with big eyes.

�Wow� Okay�� she mumbled. Dustin looked at the unfinished green-painted wall. Well, it�s out now. Dustin looked up at the ceiling.

Now what?, he thought.

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