Aira And Aria

7. Gifts

“It's done, Aria?”

“Already, Mom. What else should I prepare?”

“Sounds to be enough. The other file is just a letter of introduction from school. Tomorrow I'll send you the file.”

“Thank you, Ma.”

“Good luck yes, Aria.”

I just had a thrilling day today. Actually I just finished taking care of that file

required to apply for scholarship. It's just been making me flutter since morning. But I was confident enough after getting help from Aira to finish the essay in English. Because I lack confidence in that part.

In an ordinary place, Aira welcomed my arrival with a story as usual. I saw her soft long hair blushing in the wind to cover her face. His hands were instantly busy justifying the hair.

‘Where, have you done everything?’

“Iya, just pray so you can pass the selection.”

‘An announcement when?’

“Hmm... maybe two months away. Don't know, I don't want to think about it.”

‘I like his essay.’

“Good, right?” Aira nodded. “Clear dong! Just be careful if you are wrong interpreting until I do not escape!” candaku.

‘Toefl-ku 500.’

“That's no need to be arrogant!”

Since entering this school, I have been aiming for free school scholarships in Japan that are always there every year. But rarely do any of my school students pass the selection. It had made my spirit fade and not confident.

Luckily, I met Aira who brought me back the spirit to pursue my dreams. When I felt like I had no friends who had the passion for it, I finally met him. At least, it makes me want to try, no matter what kind of results I get later.

“Ra, thank you for helping. I want to give you something. Close eyes!”

Aira just obeyed my orders without saying much. Yes, he never spoke. That is, he did not refuse at all.

I also approached Aira who was closing her eyes. The closer she got, her face looked very pretty. It looks like he has mixed blood. But since her hair is always unraveled, many are unaware of it.

“Diem, yes!” I took out a pair of light blue flops and put them on her hair. It makes his face look clearer now.

Aira opened her eyes and touched her head with both hands. Directly mirrored using the mobile phone screen. His face seemed very happy, even though all I gave him was a cheap pincer from the brothers passing in front of the school. Even he could have bought several hundred pairs if he wanted to.

“Blue. Like sky. So that every time you see, it can make you want the same sky that you still have not explored.”

I was happy to catch that joyful expression on his face. Truly a heartfelt expression that is not made up. Until I'm sure it's true that he really likes my gift.

I remember giving a hair tie to Mira that was just saved and never

‘I have something for you too.’

“Lho, how do I get a gift too?”

‘Close your eyes!’

“OK, okay.”

I followed Aira's orders and opened my eyes after counting to ten. I got a drawing paper thrust in front of my face. Inside is a painting of a person in an astronaut's suit floating in space. Around it are different planets of different sizes. Although the picture is only made using black markers, but the results are beautiful. I didn't blink for a while.

“Oath, it's cool!” my comment. “Still yes. I'll take good care of it.”

‘Don't be finished fried wrap!’

“If forcibly anyway..could be, haha. Uh, it's just that I want to eat fried food. We go to the canteen!”

This is the first time I took Aira to a place where there are definitely a lot of people. All this time I never dared to invite her, because Aira looks more comfortable in a quiet place.

I caught a doubtful expression on his face. Is it possible that he still doesn't like people talking about it?

“If you don't want to, it's okay. I bought it first later eat here.”

Aira changed her mind and shook her head with a smile. Until we went to the cafeteria which was always crowded as usual.

“Woy, Yes! Join us!” Bimo shouted from the corner of the canteen. As usual, Raka was with him too.

 I was just waving my hands near the cashier's desk. “What if you eat here, Ra? Hmm... but rame anyway.”.

Though I was sure it was true that Aira would immediately refuse, but it turns out that this time he immediately agreed. Makes me happy at the same time a bit worried because maybe Aira is forcing herself.

“Cie who has dared to eat to the cafeteria, cie.” god Bimo. Aira just fell down embarrassed.

“Don't do it dong, Bro,” protest me directly. “Rak, next time ajakin chick lo. Let Aira have temen.”

“Eh no, dong! I was a mosquito repellent by myself!” Bimo immediately disagreed.

“Ya did I accidentally.”

“Ber-ener nih people looking for a storm.”

Finally me, Bimo and Raka were joking as usual. There was a feeling of worry Aira would feel neglected. But when she glanced at him, she actually seemed to enjoy the jokes of the three of us. His face has been smiling ever since.

“Yeah... these boys are really excited yes if you've rumpi,” comments Mira who just came closer. Maybe he was distracted because we were too noisy. I try not to respond.

“Duh, sorry yes, Brother. We if you've been chatting emang do not know the place,” replied Raka. He understood that I didn't want to talk to Mira much.

“Yes, look out. You are patient, Aira,” he said before leaving. Leaving a question in my mind.

I saw Aira just being quiet while slightly looking down. Do they both know each other? Does Mira know about Aira because she heard from the rumors? It seems I was thinking too much.