DEALLOVES
1 | Falling in Love

Dera Ananda Putri, a sweet girl from a simple family who is often called by her first name is preparing to go to a new environment. Satya Pelita High School, a new school that she will run from now on. Dera has forgotten the old memories of his old school, SMK Jaya Pemuda.

The first day of MOS at Satya Pelita High School arrived. In his heart, Dera always prayed that his days at his new school could go well, certainly better than the previous one.

And it seems slowly that Dera's prayer was answered. The first day he made a friend. A male student asked Dera to get acquainted.

"Hi, can I contact you? I'm Dika Mahendra. Call me Dika. What's your name?" Dika shook Dera's hand.

"Oh, I'm Princess Ananda Dera. Call me Dera."

Their introduction brought Dera and Dika to be best friends. Dika becomes Dera's only friend. Dika also became a good friend to Dera even though Dika knew Dera was two years older than him. Even the same age as Dika's older brother named Dimas Mahendra. Indeed, Dera should have entered the twelfth grade but because he was a transfer student from a different type of school, so had to repeat from the beginning of the tenth grade according to the school's rules.

"Dera, go home later. I broke up not having a motorbike or a car. Mending ride the angkot. It can be with you. After that you always refuse every time I want to anter you go home" said Dika.

"When I just don't want to take care of you. I used to ride an angkot anyway. Are you sure you really want to go home on an angkot?"

"Why not?"

"In angkot it's very crowded, Dika. Must be hot. You're not ordinary."

"That's how from now on I'm going to be biasedain. My best friend can do it, why can't I? Anyway, so there's good for me, too, Ra."

"Thank you?"

"Yes. In addition to the same you, I will also reduce the cost of gasoline. Aren't you?"

"Jeez, Dika. You have-there is!"

They laugh together too.

Dika and Dera now always come home together. Dika also always pay attention to Dera. Dera always told Dika his grievance. Dika is used to being a place for the outpouring of Dera's heart. When Dera faces severe problems at home, as usual Dika who comforts Dera.

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This afternoon in the school hall there was a socialization event. All the students from grade ten to grade twelve gathered in the hall.

"Dik, look. That guy's really cool, huh?" exclaim Dera on Dika.

"Which one is it?" asked Dika while looking for the person Dera meant.

"That, who was in the second row from the front, was again chatting with his friend who wore glasses. That's a look, Dik." said Dera while pointing at someone in the crowd.

"Oh that one. I think I know him, he's not mistaken for a twelve-year-old, his name is Brother David. He's my sister's good friend, yes even though they're different classes. Well that means he's the same age as you. Wh why? You like him?"

"Ehh, I think so. Hehe. I want to know him." replied Dera shyly.

Some time passed. Dera increasingly admired the figure of David. Dimas who is Dika's brother and good friend David also tried to help Dera to be close to David because Dika asked him.

Unexpectedly, Dera and David are united in an inter-school maths olympiad. David represents the twelfth grade and Dera represents the tenth grade. While the representative of the eleventh grade was a girl named Yoshita. However, there are events that make Dera really heartbroken. Dera sees with her own eyes, David declares love for Yoshita and they both officially date.

In the situation that Dera is experiencing now, of course Dika became the first person to try to entertain Dera.

"Dera, don't be sad. Maybe David's brother isn't the best for you. You can definitely get a guy who is more than him. You're beautiful, pinter. The guy in this world isn't just him, Ra." Dika tried to comfort Dera.

"Yes already, if you keep it tight like that, I promise I will help you dapetin Brother David. I'll try to ask for help again with Brother Dimas."

Dika still helps Dera to get David even though the possibility is very small because obviously David already has a girlfriend. Dimas also helps. However, as time passed, the closeness between Dera, Dika and Dimas actually made Dika and Dimas interested in Dera.

When Dera visits Dika's house, the tension begins. As the two of them were talking in Dika's room, a confession came out of Dika's mouth.

"They... You still want to try to get him?"

"Come, Sister. Is it possible that there will be a miracle that can make the situation turn around and finally Brother David also likes me?"

"You should be able to get a guy who really loves you."

Dika suddenly hugged Dera's body tightly.

"By-"

"They... I know this might be a little weird for you, but I love you. More than friends. We're... Can we turn this friendship into another relationship? Sorry, Ra. I fell in love with you."

Dera was so surprised, she let go of Dika's embrace.

"When? You mean what? You're my best friend."

"I don't know either, Ra. Why does this feeling suddenly have to be in me. But Dera, there's no harm if we try? You're my girlfriend, you're missing Brother David." please Dika to Dera.

"I can't be Dika. Sorry, but I don't love you. I don't have that feeling for you. I'd rather be with you because you're a really good friend, brother."

Dika and Dera's relationship became more distant since Dika expressed love for Dera. They became awkward and their current friendship status was unclear.

•••

One day Dimas had a chance to drive Dera home.

"Sir Dimas, thanks for everything."

"Dera, don't worry about me. Oh yeah, outside the school don't call 'Sister' ya! We're the same age."

"Yes... Eee... Dimas."

"Dera, lately David's relationship with Yoshita is not going well. Maybe you have a chance. But if David doesn't want to be with you, I want to."

"meaning?"

"Yeah... I'm serious Dera. I like you."

Dera.

"Why? You better be the same I'm clear than the same David. Aren't you?"

"Sorry Dimas. But I can't."