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26. National Examinations

This is a tense day for students in the 3rd grade of Taruna Bangsa High School because the National Examination has arrived.

I woke up earlier than usual because my school trip took about 35 minutes by bus if it was not jammed. I'm ready for today. I really hope to get the highest score so Dad there smiles proudly at me.

The weather is still dark out there. But the fresh cool air was so pronounced when I opened my window and gave me a wonderful spirit. I've been tidy with my gray white shirt and backpack with today's textbooks. Don't forget I put on a pink sweeter and untied my hair so I don't get cold on the street. The shoelaces are also tightened. I finally walked out of the room and into the kitchen where Mom was busy with this.

"Is Adel's body ready?"

"Udah Del's. It's eating this mineral water yeah." Mother handed me a lunch box and a bottle of drinking water and put it in a paper bag.

"Makasi ya Bu doain Adel so that the test is easy and Adel dapet the highest score in school."

"Aamiin Nak." She prayed and stroked my head.

"Adel the road first yes Bu assalamu'alaikum." I kissed the back of my hand and opened the door.

Deg

A tall male figure wearing a sweeter, a bag, a black hat long gray pants that look handsome and cool are already on my doorstep.

"For Adel just I want to knock on the door eh you open first mate deh this hehe."

I still look at Hanan's figure. My girlfriend Zaki but these few days Hanan is always there.

"Hello Adelia sweet are you fascinated by my looks?" Hanan waved his hand right in front of my face, making me realize from my daydream.

"Eh you are always suddenly at the door."

"Let's hunt down the road and miss our bus."

"Oh yeah, I shut the door first."

We also went to school together.

The bus came and I sat next to Hanan. An awkward feeling began to envelop me. How not all this time I've never sat next to a man even with Zaki just once yesterday in the park on our first date it was just for a while. I finally decided to open the textbook.

"The craven craven you."

"Heem..."

"Nonain Asep?"

"Sleep is definitely a holiday."

"Yes, anyway."

Not many words came out because I was busy with my book. Enough time for me to learn. And the most important thing was to avoid my awkwardness and nervousness from sitting down with Hanan. If the bus wasn't full, I'd rather sit apart.

"Hey until you get down?" Hanan patted my shoulder.

"Oh, too focused."

We walked together to the school gate not far for 2 minutes. And of course there was Zaki waiting for me at the school gate.

"How come you guys can be together?" Zaki was astonished to see me and Hanan.

"I'm first." Hanan turned his head towards me and walked ahead.

"Why should Hanan be together from there?" Zaki pointed in the opposite direction.

"Yes she's again her Bude place. You go where the hell no news a few days chat I just read aja sebel." I sulked at Zaki.

"Sorry, beautiful." Zaki pinched both of my cheeks. "There are things that make us dizzy. Let's go to class." Zaki held my hand.

"It's in school don't be shy to know." I'm still clumsy to show off that we're dating.

"Let's just go with me, anyways I'm kangen heeee....!" Zaki put on a heart-wrenching smile.

We finally walked hand in hand. There are a lot of eyes looking at us. I feel uncomfortable being the center of attention. But this won't be long because after the National Examination we're free from this school.

"Udah studying?" Ask Zaki

"Udah."

"Well, I can get my grades overtaken."

"Don't be lebay."

"We're always chasing his grades."

"Udah don't be noisy the more people see us I'm uncomfortable."

Zaki's hand that was holding me moved to my shoulder. Suddenly took me by surprise and looked at him.

"It's what the hell. I'm ashamed." I speak softly.

"Don't you freak out get down on this hand."

"Why am I your boyfriend."

"It's in school don't macem-macem cepet down."

"Yes yes, that's it. Beautifully said later."

"Let's go the usual way."

Finally we entered the class and before long the supervisor entered the class immediately silent.

***

Hours to school.

"You moved house didn't say it was Del." Said the Princess sitting in front of me.

I just smiled, take care of the table.

"so evil you play secrets.it is not considered to be a friend." The princess folded her hands on her chest.

"It's not that my dear Princess will tell me this."

"Eh, but is that really a rumor?"

"What?"

"You're dating Zaki?"

"Heem."

"Huhuh? My mad temen is really cool but what about Sinta?" The princess whispered fearfully heard by Zaki who was sitting at the very front.

"I'm not sure yet."

"OMG Adelia Princess Winata I'm proud of you." The princess held her 2 thumbs in front of my face. Of course it makes me laugh.

"I'll drive you home?" Zaki was already standing before me.

"Eh Del you owe me a story anyway I first daahhh...!" The deaf princess did not want to bother me with Zaki directly walked out of class and went home.

"Why do you want to go home to school?" Zaki asked back.

"Yes, come home, but we're going differently."

"What's wrong with a girlfriend?"

"Yes hgga anyway. Let's go."

Just out of class Sinta and her two friends Rosi and Devi are waiting for us.

"Ka Zaki's. Go home with yuk." Sinta said and immediately approached Zaki and hugged Zaki's hand.

"Sorry Sin I came home with Adelia." Reject Zaki while taking off Sinta's hand.

"Yes, you have made yes to take a walk yesterday I really like being able to spend the day with Kaka. My father also said that our test brother wants to eat with his family. Then I'll go first Ka Zaki daaahhh..." Sinta and her two friends left but the words still ring in my ears.

'Daily? A walk? So them? Keep my WhatsApp just in read doang?'

I'd love to ask but I'm waiting for Zaki to explain.

"I'm sorry I'll explain. Let's miss the bus."

"Well, how did you look?" Go looking for Hanan because we are one way and one bus.

"Why look for him. He can go back alone." Ketus Zaki's.

"Are you jealous?"

"No."

"He's jealous it's a manyun's face."

"Why not be jealous anyways with me and Hanan." Zaki straightened his body and put on his handsome face arrogantly. I laughed but I couldn't.

"Wahaha you're funny the hell jealous look so good." I ran ahead of Zaki and he chased me. We were mocking each other on the way home.

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