
" Basic useless child! "
Shouted a middle-aged woman to Melvin after seeing the value of a repeat Melvin who got a score of 80. " I'm sorry mom "Melvin doesn't know what else to do other than apologize to her foster mom. " I don't seem to be strict with you! " Snap that woman again. Melvin was immediately dragged to a place by the woman while carrying a stick. Sure enough the woman beat Melvin with the stick to a lot of bruises on Melvin's body.
" If it were like this next time I wouldn't be afraid anymore! "
She snapped and left Melvin alone in the dark, narrow room.
#
The next day Melvin went to the pharmacy to buy medicine. Her adoptive mother did not treat Melvin and just let him, but she threatened Melvin if anyone knew her body was full of bruises because of her mother. He'll punish Melvin even more cruelly. Melvin went to the pharmacy using a jacket to cover his bruises.
" Can anyone be helped? "
Ask one of the staff at the pharmacy.
" Is there a cure for bruising? "
The pharmacist immediately took a topical medication to remove the bruise. " How much is it? " Task Melvin, Melvin doesn't have much money right now. All the money was taken by her foster mother yesterday. " The price is 30 thousand rupiah" Melvin immediately checked his wallet. But in his wallet there is only 15 thousand rupiah money.
" I'm sorry, the cure is not-"
Not yet done Melvin spoke there was a girl with blue sapphire netra approaching him.
" I'll pay for the cure! "
Say the girl while offering money. Melvin is surprised that the girl turns out to be Aira. " This is your medicine" Aira said as she offered the medicine. " Thank you, next time I'll change your money" Melvin smiled fakely again. " By the way why did you buy a topical medication for bruising? You injured? " Task the sapphire netra girl.
Aira looked at him fixedly which made the young man misbehave. Melvin avoided eye contact with Aira by turning her face to the side. Melvin shook his head slowly.
"Sorry I have to go now. Again, thank you. See you,"
Aira looked at him in silence as Melvin stepped away until his back was no longer visible after walking into an alley. Aira knew, there was something strange about Melvin's attitude but he was unable to voice his thoughts. He didn't want Melvin offended by his words. In the end, all he could do again was just silently harbour the entire feeling of anxiety that suddenly filled his mind.
Aira breezed out of the pharmacy courtyard. At first, the girl did not intend to buy anything here. However, Aira decided to come here when her gaze accidentally led to Melvin who was talking to one of the pharmacy employees.
Bruk!
Aira barely hit the surface of the paving when suddenly someone held her body with both hands. Spontaneously, Aira pulled herself away until the distance separated them. He looked at someone who accidentally hit him to lose his balance.
"I'm sorry" the man said first.
"No. It should be me who apologized for not focusing on walking," Aira hurriedly said.
"You ..." The young man watched her closely, which made Aira a little astonished as well as uncomfortable.
"What's wrong?" Aira asked as the young man did not finish his sentence.
"... Aira, right?"
Aira blinked a few times as the man approached and then touched both of her shoulders while smiling in a knot. "I'm Alan."
#
Aira sat in a chair, while Alan took a sitting position opposite to her. The girl with chin support stared out the glass window that bound the cafe with the outside street. The sound of pop music that sounded loud enough managed to disguise the low voice of people who were sitting in the same room.
Aira sipped the coffee latte that has been served since 2 minutes ago. He left his drink half a glass and ignored the fact that the ice had melted until the glass had slightly condensed.
"Stop staring out. I'm in front of you, not there, Ra." Alan chuckled at the end of the sentence. When Aira turned to look at him, Alan had finished his drink and was preparing to order on a barista.
"So ..." Aira changed the position of her hand that originally supported her chin to be folded neatly on the table. "Why did you bring me here, Al?"
Alan again smiled. The man leaned his body closer until the distance between them lessened. Aira was still in her position with a calm demeanor. To be honest, Aira did not like Alan's existence in her life. The man is innocent. What's wrong here is that Aira is expecting too much. Aira admired the figure of Alan while still on the bench of Junior High. But unfortunately, the man only considered him to be nothing more than a friend.
"What man was your boyfriend?"
Aira let out a short breath. "It's none of your business. Don't interfere in my personal affairs,"
"Why are you, anyway?" Alan puts some distance between them when a barista brings him a drink.
"What? I just feel like you've been taking too much care of my personal affairs, Al. Please, stop." Aira took a deep breath to control the slowly bubbling emotions within her chest.
Aira grabbed the sling bag that was on the table. "sorry. I think I'd better go."
After saying that Aira actually went out of the cafe. No matter on the coffee latte that is still half the glass. Meanwhile, Alan could only sigh heavily while staring at the back of Aira's goal until it was no longer visible after passing through the cafe door. Alan ruffled his hair in annoyance.
"I have to get rid of that man. You made me do that, Aira." Mumbled wailing.
" What the hell is he pretentiously close to me "The girl muttered as she walked through a big mall in the city. Not knowing where to go finally Aira decided to take a walk in the mall for a while.
" aira "
Call someone from behind while patting Aira's shoulder. Aira was surprised. Looking back, Aira found that the one who patted her on the shoulder was Risa. " Oh.. I guess who "Aira breathed a sigh of relief when she found out that Risa was behind her. " What are you doing here, Ra? " Tanya Risa's. " Just take a walk, what are you doing here? Alone already? " Tanya Aira turned back.
" I'm not alone, I just went to the anime event in this mall with Alfi"
Aira then smiled smirkingly at Risa's reply. " Well.. Well you guys are on a date apparently" Goda Aira. " Mu-bu-not just now" Risa immediately stuttered and misbehaved, her face blushing. " pfft... I'm just kidding, so where's Alfi? "
Risa pointed towards the tavern not far from the two of them. " Want to join? " Task Risa again. Aira nodded and Risa invited Aira to sit at an empty table.
" This is the drink "
Alba brought drinks for both of them. " Where's my drink Fi? " Task Aira. " Dih! Buy yourself there! " Affy replied while sitting down. " Sweety basic! ". " You can drink mine if you want" said Risa while thrusting into a brown numan with a marshmello topping. " Thank you, Risa is indeed the best, unlike the creature that sits in our midst "Sindir Aira while shining her eyes towards Alfi "What do you mean the creature that sits in our midst?! You astral creature! " Said Alfie. " Fantasy creature!" Attack Aira back. Not to be outdone Alfi said Aira "Basic goib creature! ". They exchanged mouths for a few minutes.
" How about we watch? " Suddenly Risa interjected the two of them. " Alright, but I don't want to sit on this side of Fictional beings! " Say Aira while turning her face towards Risa. " Who would want to sit next to an astral being like you " Reply Alfi.
Along the way to the cinema Alfi and Aira clash with each other. " Fi you buy popcorn same drink huh! Aira and I will buy tickets" Risa said as she walked to the counter. While in the cinema by chance Aira and Alfi were sitting next to each other while Risa was sitting in front of them. " Why should I sit with this astral being ?! " She complained Alfie.
"well, the movie is great!" Aira cheered happily. While Alfi looked at him while narrowing his eyes.
"What? Who gave her film advice Risa is not you," Aira chuckled amusedly.
"Don't quarrel. Okay?" Risa spoke first when Alfi almost replied to Aira. Risa positioned herself in the middle of them.
"Udahlah. You go home there! Disturbing people," Alfi said as he made a repulsive move using both of his hands. "Hush! Hush!"
"What the hell? I was invited by Risa. You go there!" Aira stared intently at Alfi.
"Due ... Comeon! You are not SD children, but childish behavior," Risa pinched her forehead while stepping first, leaving Aira and Alfi.
"You anyway! Risa's getting angry!" Aira glared towards Alfi. "Sana, sana. Go after him! You are not so sensitive!" Aira looked back at Alfi when the man never ran after Risa.
"Pursued?" Alvin asked back.
"Bcr ... Very sorry Risa dating with a guy like you. Not sensitive! Come on, hunt there!" Aira hurriedly pushed Alfi forward. The man immediately ran after Risa who was walking in front of a food store.
"Their will be them" Aira muttered as she passed leaving the Mall.
#
Aira walked past several tall buildings that towered over the sky in the city. Inadvertently Aira saw he was a man who was fighting in the area around it. Sontak Aira approached the two men to break up their quarrel.
" You two stop this fight! "
Shouted the girl from a distance while approaching her the man. Aira was surprised because she was Melvin and Alan. Aira sees Alan beating Melvin to a pulp, but Melvin is still trying to fight back.
" Alane! What the fuck!? What are you Melvin?! " Jerk Aira.
" You asked me to do this yourself "Alan replied casually with a smile.
Plaque!
A slap landed on Alan's cheek. " Well, well let go this time but not next time" Alan walked away leaving them both. " Your wounds... Wait here for a second! " Aira immediately ran to the pharmacy near the place. A few minutes later, Aira returned with medicine and bandages. " You don't have to help me! " Melvin suddenly snapped at Aira. " You don't come near me! What's wrong with you?! " Melvin kept yelling at Aira and Aira just kept quiet.
" ENOUGH! "
Shake the girl. " What's wrong with you?! I'm just helping you! Why are you avoiding me?! We are friends! " Jerk Aira. Melvin is silent now. Aira immediately applied the medicine she bought to Melvin's wound.
When it's over Melvin's gone. But Aira pulled her hand while saying "Please.. Don't stay away from me anymore, if there's a problem just say I'll definitely help" Aira said softly. Melvin just fell silent and left Aira.
Melvin returned home with many bandages all over his body. Her foster parents just looked at her without caring how badly her son was injured. In the room Melvin immediately laid his body on the bed. Melvin recalled what Aira said earlier. " I just want your safety you stupid! " Murm Melvin then he fell asleep.
#
The next morning, Aira went to school as usual. He sat in the classroom pensively until he did not realize that the bell had rung. Aira regained her senses from her daydream when her homeroom teacher entered the classroom.
" Children this time we have the arrival of a new student "After the homeroom teacher explained a slightly brown black-haired man entered the classroom. Aira immediately realized that the man was...
" Include my name Alan and hopefully we can be good friends"
The female students cheered except for Risa and Aira, as Alan was indeed quite handsome. Alan sat right behind Aira.
" Why are you here? Kneel me? " Whisper Aira when the lesson begins. " It's bad that I did change schools because of the family "His reply while laughing a little.
The first hour of rest began and as usual the children scattered out of class. Risa sat on Aira's bench to eat the provisions together. " Who looks good! " Said Alan suddenly. " huh? " Risa let out her cold gaze as she glanced at Alan. " Well cold, don't be so dong! I'm just saying hello" Risa already realized that Alan's arrival made Aira uncomfortable. " Our ris are eating out! " Take Aira. They both came out and sat on the bench near the fountain as usual.
From a distance Risa sees Alfi walking towards her. " Tumben you ate your lunch here, Ris, and why is there this astral creature? " Goda Alfi on Aira. " Why are you here too? you fantasy creature! " Reply answer.
"You wanna join?" Risa patted the seat next to her a few times.
Alfi shakes. "sorry. Next time yes. Today I have a little business in the TU room."
Risa nodded her ass. "God ... You go there!" Aira turned her face while grieving.
"Alan that ... Who?" Risa suddenly opened the conversation after Alfi actually went away from where they were sitting. Aira who heard that fell silent. The girl looked down inside while playing her tablespoon.
"Hm ... If there is something that does not need to be answered is okay," Risa hurriedly replied when she realized the change in atmosphere between them.
"He ..." Aira opened her voice. "My Junior High Friend. He used to not be. In Junior High he was the head of OSIS. They are kind, friendly, and attentive. I like the old Alan. But unfortunately, as time went on, he got along with troubled children. He and I had a fight over 'a problem'. Well, that's it."
Aira sighed. Risa suddenly patted her shoulder slowly. "I knew. I won't let Alan come near you," Risa smiled gently.
"Well, why is this the atmosphere?" Aira scratched her nape awkwardly while smiling stiffly.
#
The bell rings 3 times. After the teacher who filled the last lesson out of the classroom, Risa and Aira immediately cleaned up her stationery. In the classroom there are only 3 children; Risa, Aira, and Alan. The entire class of students had left the classroom since a few minutes ago. Due to being too rushed, one of Aira's pencils just fell on the floor surface. Roll until it stops when it hits the end of Alan's shoe. Alan picked it up and played it as he stepped closer to the Aira bench.
"Your contact?" Alan asked while raising his eyebrows.
Realizing Alan was beside her, Aira let out a long breath. The girl chose to ignore Alan. He still busies himself with his writing instruments. After all of his stationery had gone into the bag except for the pencil in Alan's grasp, he simply stepped past Alan.
"Come, Ris."
Risa was waiting for Aira in front of the entrance. Before stepping near the classroom door suddenly Alan pulled Aira's wrist.
"What the hell are you?!" Aira brushed Alan's hand.
"This is your pen?" Alan looked at him sharply. Aira bit her lip.
"No. Don't disturb—"
"God ... You think you can just leave?" Alan placed one of his hands right beside Aira's neck. His fingers touched the wall surface while his other hand moved to play the Aira pencil.
Risa who saw that immediately pulled Aira away from Alan.