True Colors
Beliefs

"Give me the ball, Captain!!" a team member told Simon. Simon did not respond to the remarks of his team-mates and darted quickly over the ice surface towards the opposing goalkeeper.

Because of his speed, many fellow hockey clubs who were training together stepped out of front of the captain who darted like a missile lost control. The hockey stick hits the hard puck (the name of the ice hockey ball) very hard. The hockey ball shot and entered the opponent's goal smoothly.

Simon took off his helmet and threw it on the ice. He snorted in annoyance and immediately came out of the ice rink (because of the ice field). All his teams looked towards the captain who looked riled up from the start of the game. Adreano who saw it was soon permission to some team members to appease Simon. Adreano followed Simon out of the rink.

Simon paid no heed to Adreano walking behind him. He then took off his skating shoes and walked towards the dressing room. Adreano patiently followed him towards the dressing room. Both of them were in the dressing room.

Simon appeared to hit hard an iron locker bearing his name. Adreano only looked at him while rendering near the entrance. Simon seemed frustrated and then he kept quiet while hitting his iron locker hard many times. Adreano casually looked at her behavior. Simon finally shouted.

Before long, Simon sounded like he was muttering in a rather loud voice,

"Arggghhhh! Make what!"

"He just left?"

"Why does this bother me when I'm not her boyfriend!"

*Slammm*

The sound of a loud punch from the locker that was struck by Simon.

Now Simon sat on the floor and felt angry. She pulled her hair with both hands. Adreano walked slowly closer to Simon, and,

"Hey! Howard realize!" Adreano cried while removing Simon's hand from his hair.

"I don't know, Adreano. Help me get him" Unfinished Simon finished his sentence, a blow landed on Simon's left cheek.

Adreano punched Simon until he accidentally bled his cheeks and nose. With the punch was successful to make Simon retaliate his blow to Adreano. However, Adreano did not reply again and scooped up both sides of Simon's cheeks with both hands and shouted right in front of him.

"Calm down! Howard!" Adreano exclaimed with a serious tone is typical when he was in his military academy training.

Hearing Adreano's so solemn scream with his sharp gaze, Simon then fell silent and calmed himself down. Adreano was still watching Simon with his sharp gaze.

Since Jia Rong's departure two days ago, Simon's attitude has been different. He is not focused on leading the strategy for his team. He also often ignores his friends who worry about him. Adreano, who is always relaxed and thinking about his mission, became disturbed by Simon's attitude that really disrupted his day.

Soon the atmosphere in the dressing room became calmer. Simon slowly changed his clothes, and so did Adreano. Both of them tidied up his appearance, and wore winter uniforms. Simon thrust some injured plaster at Adreano, and Adreano picked it up quickly. Plaster was placed on the injured part. Simon then closed his locker and picked up his bag, then walked out. Adreano is behind him.

The two left the building and walked side by side. Adreano folded his hands together on his chest and continued walking beside Simon.

'What's wrong with him? because love?' Adreano.

Adreano was quite upset with him these past few days. He kind of hindered his mission, because he was thinking of making friends from the opposition to help him. However, in his heart Adreano harbored many obstructive feelings. He felt like he was with his old partner, Rowan. Adreano looked back at the look Simon made, suddenly Simon stopped his steps. That made Adreano flinch.

"Sorry Adreano..." Said slowly.

"Yes" Adreano answered briefly.

Five minutes passed and both of them remained silent. An upset Adreano dragged Simon outside the Lydenn Academy. Simon was helpless and followed Adreano's steps away. Both of them walked quickly to the public park area.

The two stood at a crossroads after a few minutes of walking. At that time the city looked a bit lonely. Just a few people passing by. Many shops have closed, except for a few restaurants and cafes. A bakery is open, and Adreano, recognizing the place, forces Simon to walk with him to his bakery. Then they both went into the bakery.

Teng...Ting...

The bell rang when the door opened. A cat greeted the two. The cat was coiled around Adreano's feet, apparently Adreano also remembered the cat.

"Mreeooww..purrr...purr.

A middle-aged woman smiled at the two visitors to her shop, and it seems she knew a figure of Adreano.

"Welcome back, you were that young man back then, weren't you?" The woman was friendly.

Adreano smiled as he carried the cat in his arms. Then he sat down at the table and chairs that were available with Simon.

"You remember me?" Adreano asked the bakery lady.

"Of course, I remember you. Not many people came to my bakery. Because there's a new bakery at the crossroads there..." It was clear to Adreano.

Adreano nodded and turned to Simon who was sitting opposite him. He just stood still and looked at the cat in Adreano's arms.

"You wanna hold it?" Adreano.

Simon nodded and took the cat from Adreano's arms. He looked calm and stroked his cat slowly.

"Mrs, please have two menus of your recommendation, for us" Adreano said.

The smell of freshly baked bread filled the store. The flower vase on the table with roses in place makes the atmosphere calm. The comfortable interior of the store and vintage accents make the atmosphere of the store more pleasant in view. In this shop there are only four pairs of dining tables. Although not too large, but the place feels comfortable.

Simon was playing with the cat in front of him. Adreano then felt relieved by the mood change from his friend.

"You come here often?" Ask Simon calmly.

"It was only a few weeks ago, not long ago" Adreano replied.

"Why did you bring me here?" Ask Simon again.

"Come on, maybe because I'm annoyed with your attitude lately" Adreano said with a flat face.

Simon just laughed, though,

"You're a good man, Adreano?" Simon said after his laughter.

Adreano only smiled for a moment and folded his hands to his chest. Soon the bakery lady came with a long tray of Adreano's orders.

A small plate with a piece of tiramisu cake and a cup of warm americano coffee was placed in front of Adreano. Then a small plate with a piece of chocolate cake and a mug of warm milk coffee were placed in front of Simon. The middle-aged woman smiled looking at Simon.

"Give me a young man!" He said to Simon.

Then he left the two and headed for his kitchen.

"Try it, it's delicious" Adreano said as she drank the warm coffee slowly.

Simon nodded and tried the chocolate cake in front of him. He was surprised by the taste and immediately tasted the cake again and again. Not forgetting he drank his warm milk coffee slowly.

"I owe you again, don't I?" Say it while holding the handle of a mug filled with warm milk coffee.

"Maybe yes" replied Adreano briefly.

"But I can't forget it..." Simon said slowly.

Adreano just let out a long breath.

"No need to forget. Those who have gone, let them go. You just need to remember the memories with him and move on with your life. You also have your own path, just let it go..." Obviously Adreano while returning to drink his coffee.

Simon looked at the milk coffee inside the ceramic mug. He listened to Adreano and thought about his message. Soon he smiled again,

"Hey Adreano, what do you want me to do?" Simon asked while looking at Adreano.

Adreano turned his head, though,

"Just don't misunderstand my kindness. Let's work together!" Adreano replied as he placed a large brown envelope on the table.

"What's this?" Simon asked in wonder which he took.

"When you get to the dorm, you read it in your room" Adreano continued.

"Does this have anything to do with fighting OSIS?" Ask Simon who is curious.

"Of course, you can tell me via chat when you're sure" Adreano replied calmly.

"But before, let's be friends" Simon said again.

Adreano raised next to his eyebrows,

"You didn't think we were all friends in the first place, did you? if you want the trust of all of us, at least make good friends, Adreano. I can help you to establish this partnership with others, even though I don't know exactly who your real identity is, your true color and what your main purpose is. But we can be allies because at least your goals are at least profitable for our side as well" Simon said seriously.

Adreano looked at him with a serious look, and he then thrust his hand toward Simon,

"Let's shake hands, we'll be allies and friends from now on, Mr. Howard" Adreano.

Simon smiled kindly, then shook Adreano's hand which was in front of him.

"You can count on me, Mr. Heinze" said.

Both of them looked calm and smiled like they were doing business. Both of them again enjoy the dish in front of him when the sun starts to set and the sky is dark.

The street lights started to light up, the atmosphere outside the store looked bright and looked calm. Snow slowly fell and covered the streets and buildings. The air is starting to feel cooler. An atmosphere of calm after a conflict that eventually becomes an agreement and trust. It makes the atmosphere feel warmer even though the air temperature is starting to decrease.

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