ARINDAS

Pink lips

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After the last subjects, Arin invited his friends to meet the woman. But when they got to the class, they found no one there. Class's empty.

"Well, there are no inhabitants" said Risa.

"But you were told to come here?" Ask Nita.

"Yes, I said that. Ma'am was a class XII computer engineer. This is his class" explained Arin.

"Yes, this is my class" said Risa.

"Wait a minute, maybe the baby is still going to the toilet" Jihan said.

Arin nodded, sitting himself on one of the front benches, followed by his other friends. Long enough they waited for the arrival of the upperclassman, but there was no sign of anyone going into the class.

"It was so long ago" Rengek Kiki.

"Once you forget," said Risa.

"What do you want to go home?" Nita Tawar.

"Come home, most completely forgotten," said Arin who moved from his seat.

They finally decided to leave the class. Maybe, the upperclassman is being nosy, pranking his Classmate. The school was quiet because many students had gone home. Arinpun soon split up with his friends because they have to go to Lia's class. He prayed that his Cousin would still wait, or that his class had not disbanded.

Arin heaved a sigh of relief, as Lia had just walked out of her class with her gaze focused on her phone.

"Bak," Call Arin.

"Eh, Rin. Sorry, old nuggu. Usually Mr. Totok if you teach long time really."

"Father, Mother. What road do you want to take?"

"Just Rin, I'm tired of walking" he replied.

"okay."

Arinpun flanked his brother's arm to the front of the gate. But, his steps came to a halt when he heard the sound of a Jupiter-X motorbike whose exhaust was replaced with a slower sound, exiting the school gate and passing through Arin, with a woman sitting in the back seat, her hands were curled up to the driver's stomach.

Motorcycle Danis. The motor that accompanied him since Junior High. Arin memorized the sound of the man's bicycle, even though the distance was quite far, because his ears were too sensitive. He saw again Danis and the woman who drove slowly away from the school.

Good luck, Danis. Inner Arin while smiling weakly.

Suddenly a black, red-blended matic motor, complete with a maron-colored helmet, approaches Arin and Lia. The rider stopped, smiling.

"Wanna go home?" He asked, pushing up on the glass of his helmet.

Who else would ask such a trivial thing, other than Niko. The footwear he wore was not school shoes, but jogger sandals, his boss had changed short-sleeved black T-shirts. Only his scout pants he didn't change.

"Yes, Brother."

"Who is Rin?" Whisper Lia, but Niko can still hear him.

"I'm Niko. Arin's girlfriend" replied Niko.

"Well?!" Shouted Lia. He turned to Arin to confirm the man's words. "Really Rin?"

Arin smiled shyly, "Yes, Ma'am."

"You're an osis kid, right?" Ask Lia.

"Yes. Oh yeah, want to be taken home?" Niko Tawar.

"What about Mrs Lia? Later if the return home is not together asked by Aunt, what do I answer?"

"Say I'm still at the house first. Coincidentally, my friend is getting together at his house" replied Lia.

"Yes, Ma'am. That's why I came back first" Pamit Lia.

"Yes. Ati-ati."

*

Ever since Niko was ushered yesterday afternoon, Lastri –Hunya- urged her daughter to acknowledge who Niko really was. Actually, Arin can say he is her lover, but she remembers the words of her father who was not allowed to date while at School. Remembering it was horrified, because Arin's father was loud and firm.

"Aren't you his girlfriend, Mommy?" Bisik Lastri, while in the kitchen.

Arin who was preparing the dishes at the dining table shook her head, "No, Buk. It's said it's just a meteorskul." His lie.

"It's just me. Wh why? Afraid of Dad, huh?"

"Bukkkp..."

The mother chuckled, seeing the annoyed face of her daughter.

"Have you finished cooking?" Ask Surya - Arin's father who is neat with work uniforms, as a staff in the village device.

"Udah Yah" replied Arin who was also sitting next to his father. "Aadk hasn't woken up?"

"Udah, another bath," replied Surya who filled his plate with fried rice made by his wife.

They start breakfast once Arka is also sitting next to her mother who feeds her. Arka is indeed very spoiled, although the 9-year-old boy seems to be very able to eat alone, he chose to be fed by his mother. Every time you are asked why, always answer 'Yes gapapa. Kan asked for bribe the same Ibuk, not the same neighbor.'

Such is Arka, a smart boy who always answers with confidence whatever questions asked him.

Finished breakfast, the three residents of the house rushed to run their respective activities. Surya leaves for the village office, taking Arka to school first, and Arin who leaves on public transport with Lia.

While in the transport, Lia did not stop asking about Niko. How to get to know them, when they are dating, and what they do when they are dating.

"So for a few weeks of courtship, have you never tried anything or anything?" Ask Lia.

Arin shook his head, "Mbak Lia will know, if I can't date Dad. I never met him outside of school. Mostly call sampe malem. It's doang anyway. Yesterday, my mother, I said it was just a temen."

"Well, that's really great for Niko. Usually if it has recently been innate want to meet constantly, continue to make out mulu."

"It's not that either. Meeting at school is enough, Mom."

"Yeee, you're saying. Keep going, you're not known to his friends?" Tanya Lia was enthusiastic.

"Known the same girl," replied Arin.

"Good, if he doesn't admit you in front of his friends. Yes, now you go with him. Inget, a proper courtship Rin, do not cross the line," Lia insisted.

"Iye Ma'am," replied Arin.

Not felt, public transportation they ride to the nearest stop from the school. They also spent Six Thousand Rupiah for two people. They went down after paying, stepped in through the school gate. There are already many motorcycles parked because in 10 minutes, the first subject bell will start soon. Liapun split with Arin, heading to their respective classes.

Arin's class was far from the school gate, making her a little lazy to head to her class. His steps felt heavy when passing through the basketball court. He had not been able to go down the stairs, someone blocked his step.

"Rin, can you talk for a second?"

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