True Colors
in the Beginning

Simon takes Adreano to the School Clinic. Once they got there, the School Clinic looked deserted. Looks like Doctor Andrew's out. Simon took the equipment used to treat Adreano's wounds. Adreano sat on an empty chair that was near the window.

The sky is cloudy in early autumn. A little sunlight was breaking through the clouds. However, the light is quite warm when the temperature starts to decline. The Gingko tree outside the window seemed to be aborting its leaves. The golden yellow color was blown away by the wind and slowly fell to the ground. Adreano closed his eyes for a moment. While Simon slowly treated the wound on Adreano's right cheek.

Adreano's right cheek looks a little bruised. Then it begins to smear antiseptic and wound medicine with a soft cotton swab. So did Adreano's arm which contained several scratches from rattan. Simon calmly covered Adreano's wounds with gauze and bandages. Adreano closed his eyes.

"Whatever it is, I'm sure it wasn't you who did it" Simon said.

Adreano who heard it then slowly opened his eyes and glanced towards Simon who was wrapping his hands with bandages. Simon's eyelashes were quite pliable and his large hand wrapped Adreano's hand slowly.

"Why?" ask Adreano suddenly.

"What's the reason?" reply Simon.

"Why are you helping me?" ask Adreano again.

"Perhaps because we've become alliance friends?" simon answered with a small laugh.

"Do you believe me?" adreano Reply.

"If so, why? You're planning on betraying us?" Simon said while allowing bandage.

"That's it" Adreano replied briefly.

"Whatever is on your mind. You can betray me but not the trust of others." Simon said when finished wrapping Adreano's hand.

Adreano just scrunched his forehead, then looked at his bandaged hand neatly. Simon took care of all the medical equipment he was using. He was quite painstaking in treating the wound and handling it. Adreano glanced at his watch. It's third lesson time now.

"Thank you..." Said Adreano who got up from his chair.

Simon looked at Adreano while putting down the medical kit, smiling warmly. Simon rushes to Adreano's footsteps and leaves the school clinic.

The two walked in complete silence again. Passing through the corridor after corridor that felt lonely. Just the footsteps from their shoes. One by one the stairs are climbed and arrive in front of the class. Simon only let out a long sigh and glanced slightly at Adreano. He opened the door of his class and entered first, leaving Adreano without a word. Adreano who saw it understood. He was standing in the corridor at the front door of his class. Sometimes he takes a long breath. Adreano looked out the window in the corridor. Some classes are doing sports lessons. Adreano closed his eyes again while leaning against the wall.

'Ah... It feels different from a Military School. It's too quiet, though a little unnatural ' he said in his heart.

. . .

45 Minutes had passed, the third hour of study had passed. It's time for the break bell to ring. Adreano opened his eyes, he almost fell asleep in the corridor. The classroom door opened, a teacher walked out of the classroom. The bell rang, starting many students who scattered out of the classroom to the cafeteria and park. Youngjoo is walking towards Adreano.

"You, copy the lessons that were missed this morning" he said, patting Adreano on the shoulder.

Youngjoo then leaves Adreano. Then Adreano entered the classroom, and apparently Joseph and Hyerim had also left the class a long time ago. The class felt empty and there was only Adreano, he then sat in his chair. It seems that at the table there is already Youngjoo's notebook. Adreano took his notebook and took his pen, then began writing notes.

A few minutes have passed, Adreano is very focused on writing his notes, he does not pay attention to his surroundings. He didn't even realize Hyerim was going into class. Hyerim brought a carton of strawberry-flavored milk that he brought from the cafeteria.

Hyerim ate the chupa chups and walked slowly closer to Adreano's desk. Hyerim saw Adreano focusing on taking notes, and he placed the strawberry milk carton on Adreano's desk. Hyerim then sat in front of Adreano who automatically was Youngjoo's chair. Adreano was shocked to see a carton of strawberry milk placed on his desk.

"Ah... Hyerim apparently" said Adreano who glanced at Hyerim for a moment and continued writing his notes.

Hyerim who saw Adreano's reaction looked sad, then he put his head on Adreano's table.

"Drink.it's time for rest" Hyerim said as he looked towards Adreano.

Adreano stopped writing notes, because there was Hyerim's head on his desk. And looked at Hyerim.

"This is for me?" ask Adreano.

"He is a fool." said Hyerim while covering his face with both arms on the table.

Adreano took the milk carton and opened it slowly. Hyerim peeked behind her arms and smiled knotfully. He seemed happy to see Adreano accept his gift. Meanwhile, Adreano started drinking the strawberry milk.

'I don't like this sweet taste. But, what can be done ' Adreano said in his heart after drinking the strawberry milk.

Adreano immediately finished the carton of milk quickly. After that he picked up his pen again and got ready to take notes. Hyerim lifted his head from Adreano's desk and looked back at him again.

"You okay?" ask Hyerim slowly.

"What's up, thanks..." Adreano replied with a warm smile towards Hyerim. He then continued writing his notes.

"I'm going to bb-" Hyerim's words were cut off by Joseph's cry that half ran towards them.

"Bro! Bro! " joseph shouted while carrying a small box of donuts from a cafeteria and a bottle of mineral water.

Adreano turned his head, Hyerim was visibly upset by Joseph's arrival which bothered him to speak to Adreano.

"Always you are. ishh" said Hyerim slowly.

"Bro! have you treated that wound? uh! I brought you a cafeteria donut, try it!" Joseph said he then placed a small box of donuts and mineral water on Adreano's table. He was shocked to see an empty carton of strawberry milk on Adreano's desk.

Hyerim hurriedly picked up the empty milk carton and rushed out of the classroom to throw it away.

"You... were fed strawberry milk by that chatty lady? really.." said Joseph, shaking his head.

"Yes, earlier... Thank you for the doughnuts" Adreano replied.

"You ate one first hehe" Joseph said, chuckling.

"Yes, after I finish this one paragraph." replied Adreano who sped up the writing.

"Eh bro! That narcotics shouldn't be in your bag. Someone must have moved to test you" whispered Joseph carefully.

"It's likely that way" Adreano replied slowly.

"You don't want to find the taunya? Fix your reputation!" joseph whispered again.

"What else do you want?" adreano said as he closed his notebook and Youngjoo's.

"Ah, this may be the way OSIS gets to know you. Narcotics can't be found in school, but there is a place. If you're interested I'll take you there" Joseph told Adreano in a whisper.

"To investigate, right? you're not involved in that drug, are you?" adreano asked suspiciously.

"Where is it! I know because of my brother OSIS, I often spy on him..." Reply Joseph was upset.

"Oh, is that it?" adreano said again with doubt Joseph.

"yes, my bro! after all who does not know it as one of the camps that fight them. Of course we keep information about it and monitor it as long as you know.." Joseph said again.

Adreano nodded slowly and picked up the donut Joseph had given him. Shortly after, Youngjoo comes to hand over a file to Adreano. He saw a doughnut in Adreano's place and took it and ate it.

"You're free from Mr.Sandro's call but you have to prove the truth..." Youngjoo said as he ate the doughnut and sat in his chair.

"God! heh! maen take a habit, it's got people!" joseph spoke in his Informal language.

"Judah to, Thank you" Youngjoo replied as he ate the doughnuts again.

Joseph hits Youngjoo on the head but Youngjoo manages to dodge, upsetting Joseph. Adreano retrieves the file Youngjoo gave her. There is information about a student and his picture. Adreano felt familiar with his face. He felt he had seen it. And jerked.

"Ha! he hit me this morning" he said, smiling.

"You sure? why is he permission today" Youngjoo asked

"What's? permission?" Adreano asked back.

"Yes permission, today's picket list declared him an exit permit. The reason is that he will accompany his mother to the operation" Youngjoo replied.

Joseph took a picture that was in Adreano's hand.

"Who's the kid that this year was sponsored by the Blaire family isn't he? He's a gifted child but from a poor family." Joseph said.

"Yes, he just got in this year. Means he's in class with Oda" Youngjoo replied.

The three of them agreed. I don't feel like the break bell is over. Adreano hurriedly stuffed the files into his backpack. He ate a sweet doughnut that he did not like too much quickly and drank water. Joseph, Hyerim and Youngjoo returned to their seats. The next lesson is about to begin.

. . .

Time keeps passing. The day started late afternoon. It's about three o'clock. It's time to go back to each other's dorms. The students of Lydenn Academy began to scatter out of the school building and into their respective dormitories.

Adreano, Joseph, Youngjoo and Simon meet outside the school building gates. They greeted each other normally and looked at each other then nodded once and walked quickly towards the path to the dormitory. Youngjoo and Simon entered the east building while Adreano and Joseph immediately returned to the west building.

After 15 minutes, they met again in front of the front fountain roundabout of the dormitory, with a dark-colored coat. They rushed towards the east exit gate like before.

"Let's get started!" joseph was running.

The others followed Joseph and nodded in agreement.

. . .