Don't Go Again !!!

Episode 7 A Taste

Today's class increase report. Grandma took my report. From the past, my mother was always absent to attend any activities at school. Not that he was on purpose, but he couldn't. The company where he works is very strict and disciplined. If there are employees who permit or leave the consequences are wage cuts.

Mama really needs money to support me and Santi. What's more, it's been almost five years since I sent any more money. I don't know where he went. Is he alive or is he dead. Never sent word.

We students, waiting for parents outside the classroom with hope - please be anxious. Because up or not up the class is determined today. And more for me. I'm afraid that my achievements are declining and I don't get any more scholarships. Because if you look at the results of the end of last semester, there are some grades of my subjects that dropped.

Dini approached me who was sitting in front of the park bench.

" Only alone. Usually couple an." he asked. I frowned. I understand what he means.

All these years, all my friends knew that I was always on the side of Revan. It's nothing, I just asked him to be my private tutor on some subjects I don't understand. I also need his laptop to do the job.

" Maybe he's on the perpus." I answered an early question. Early thrusting gum taken from his shirt pocket.

At that time, chewing gum was very booming for children of the like us. If you have chewed gum, out of nowhere it comes, we will look very cool and like a very sloppy child.

" I went up to class what not yaa. " said early was - was.

" It must have gone up. Your repeat value is good - good yesterday." I replied.

" It's still you." argue early.

" What are you not worried about." she asked again. I looked towards him.

" Heeemmm I'm not just anxious. But I'm scared." I replied.

" Fear why." she asked quickly.

" I'm afraid I won't get another scholarship. Kasian my mom din. She's been so dizzy taking care of me and Santi. With that scholarship, at least I lightened the burden on his shoulders a little." I replied. Dini looked at me clingy. In his arms my body from the side.

" I hope you get a rank 1" he said. I smile. I know early only entertained me. I can't be rank one. I can't possibly shift Revan to get off his podium. It is impossible to defeat a genius child.

From far away, my grandmother came to me. I wave my hand. I shake hands and kiss my grandmother's hand, and so early. I immediately snatched the report card in Grandma's hands.

" Slowly - slow down" replied the grandmother. I see my grades there. Good enough there's no red. And when I looked at the ranking column, it turned out I was 4th. Up one point from the first semester. I smiled with excitement. Here too hugged me. Grandma suddenly caught my ear.

" Your homeroom teacher said, less talking during the lesson. You are often caught busy chatting with each other early in the class when the lesson takes place." explained grandma. I complained of pain. And early only heard the grin of seeing grandma.

" Yes yes, grandma. I promise I won't do that again. But this is off dong. Shameful Grandma at the sight of my friends." answered me while glancing around, many friends - my friends who whispered - whispered to see me. Grandma took her hand off.

" Yes, my grandmother went home first. You want to come home if you still want to be here." she asked.

" I was here first, Grandma." I asked.

" Yes already. Grandma went home first. Kasian santi at the house of the grandmother titipin to the neighbor." explained the grandmother. I'm nodding. I am satisfied to see my report. Not in vain all this time I had to spray Revan if again doing the task and teach me.

Revan walks down the school hall. Me and early called him. He approached us. I looked like I saw him. Thanks to that I got a 4.

As he approached us, I immediately hugged his arm firmly. Revan was stuck looking at me. While early even smile - smile.

" Thank you, van. Very thanks. I don't know how to make up for all your kindness." I said as I continued to hug his arm. Revan clasped my sticky hand on his arm. He smiled awkwardly. I immediately jumped in shock.

" I'm sorry, van, I was accidentally. I'm too cool, so kebablasan deh. "in my opinion embarrassed while scratching my ear which is actually not itchy. Revan nodded, and early saw the two of us smile - a smile.

" You're why you're doing it." asked Revan.

" You two are dating. Hayoo ngaku." asked early probing. Me and Revan denied the initial allegations. Revan looked misbehaved and left us. Dini saw the funny attitude Revan immediately laughed out loud - bahak.

I don't know since when, I put a great admiration on him. Revan is special to me. He's smart, but he's not arrogant to share. He's rich, but he doesn't hesitate to help others. He's pretty good-looking, but he's not shy about hanging out with all the ordinary kids.

Talking about it will never end. All the advantages are in him. I'm glad to be around him. More in a comfortable direction exactly.

During the class break, I spent my vacation time helping my grandmother at home. Start washing clothes to keep Santi. Santi is now entering elementary school. I started teaching him how to read, write, and count.

But his name santi, every time he was taught he always ran out to play. It felt like his life was just to play on. Sitting alone to keep Santi playing. I don't know why I started to miss Revan. I really want to talk to her. Revan asked for my number. But I live right - this is where I have a cell phone like my friends. How dare I ask mama to buy such a thing. Just to eat less. Moreover, buying a very expensive item at that time.

I let out a breath. I called Santi and I took her home. Because it was noon. Time to eat and take a nap. Because later in the afternoon I have to go to school.

Two weeks passed. Time to go back to school. I've been up to 8th grade. I need to study more. Because the lesson is getting harder.

Every class increase, surely all school children get new shoes, new school bags, or new textbooks. But not with me. Everything I wear is the same as the first semester. There's nothing new. Even my books still use the old ones. I dare not ask my mother for anything more. I don't want to burden him.

When I arrived at the school yard, I parked my bike in a normal place. The early bicycle was there as well. I entered the school, all the students gathered in front of the school mading.

There was a new class announcement for the students. The school is shuffling our seats again. When I wanted to get close to the mading, someone pulled my hand.

" Revan .. "I was shocked.

" This is your class" he explained before I could answer.

" We're in one more class." I asked. He nodded. I smiled with excitement. I look left and right, where early. It's like Revan knows what I'm looking for. He took a long breath, though,

" It's not in our class. He's in the next class." he explained.

" Yeahhh .... I'm sitting with who dong." I'm lethargic. " You're looking for friends again. There are still many friends. Your friend is just early" he replied while pointing at the children who began to sit on their respective benches.

I'm looking for a friend who would like to sit with me. But they're all songongs. No one wants to sit with me. I also took a long breath. I finally sat on an empty bench in the back by myself.

Revan, who was on the third bench, looked at me. At the pull of my hand, she told me to sit down with her. I also refused. But he kept pulling my hand. The exciting scene is still going on fiercely.

Finally when I started wanting to give in and wanted to stand up, Revan instead pulled my hand firmly. We both fell on the floor. My head hit the leg of the table, it hurt a lot. Meanwhile, Revan immediately fell to the floor and his head hit the school floor hard. He grimaces in pain. Fortunately, no one was hurt. All the students who saw this scene cheered.

" cityyyeee ... Cuuuitt cuuiittt .. "cried they were compact. Revan sat down and was still holding his painful head. I hit Revan in the chest for making us fall to the floor. He grimaced to my hand. We sat face to face on the floor, and we smiled and looked at each other.

" Foolish fool." she sneered and smiled.

When I sat down with her, many of the girls in our class were staring at us cynically. I've heard a little, they call me a hypocrite, a gatel woman, or just looking for sensation. I just kept quiet hearing their taunts. It is not important for me to serve their scorn. Just wasting - wasting time.

Once, while I was doing my usual schoolwork in class with Revan, an older brother came to our class and he gave Revan a letter. The upperclassman looked at me with a cynical look. As if he wanted to say with that look.

Who the hell, dare to deck - Deket Revan.

Revan simply fell silent and looked at the letter in front of him. The classmate also left the class. For some reason, I was annoyed to see the letter in front of Revan.

" I got the letter. Why in wine anyway." I exclaimed in an annoyed tone. Revan's not budging.

" If you're curious, open it yourself. I'm males." he answered still typing the task of history lessons that we worked on from earlier. I ate the gum that Revan loved earlier. I, curious, finally grabbed the letter and opened it. Yaapp as expected. It's a love letter.

***Dear revan ...

Haaii revan .. Maybe you knew me before. I'm sheren, 9C grade . I've been watching you for a long time. When you're in the library or when you're playing basketball at recess. I want to get to know you closer. I hope you understand it. This is my cell phone number. Note yes 08227686**** . I'm waiting for a text and a call from you.

Nb: I do not accept rejection*** !!!

That's how it is in the letter. I read the letter loud enough for Revan to hear it. But Revan handa's expression was flat.

No sign of interest or what cake. I took a long breath. I feel like there's pain in my chest. I stared at Revan's face who was still typing the task. 4 People sent love letters to him. But none of them responded to him.

" Van .." cried while playing a ballpoint pen on my finger.

" Hmmmm .." he replied as he continued typing.

" What kind of girlfriend you are." I asked while still staring at her. He glanced at me while continuing to type in the tasks.

" I don't know." she replied briefly. I'm pissed off.

" This you. Still in school also thought of courting mulu. It's no use knowing." she explained again.

" ck!! You're too stiff. He said times like ours are starting to date. Yes, even though I still love monkeys." I cried remembering - remember an article in a magazine that I read.

" You're the monkey." replied Revan, pinching my cheek. I'm shaking my lips.

When I got home, I was still thinking about the letter this afternoon. Is Revan going to contact that upperclassman. That day I was a big beteee. I feel lazy to do anything.

Mama looked at me who was still sitting pensively on the porch of the house. My mother approached me who was sitting with a book. I haven't read that book at all. Mama stroked my hair softly. I was shocked to see my mother sitting in front of me.

" What are you thinking." asked Mama softly. I bowed and fell silent.

" Think of a girlfriend again." asked Mama again. I was stuck with my mother's question. My mother smiled at me and hugged me from the side. He put my head on his chest. Mama's hand still gently rubbed the base of my head.

" b ... Mama may ask no help." asked Mama.

" what help ma." I replied.

" Mama asked aira to focus on school first. Don't focus on others that can interfere with your lessons." explained Mama. I'm still silent.

" Mama wants, Aira studied diligently. Mama wants Aira to be a smart kid. Don't play girlfriend first, baby." explained mama again. I nodded slowly. Mama kissed the base of my hair. And still hugging my body tightly.

I understand what Mom meant. I won't let my mom down. I will obey whatever your mother wishes. I will make you proud to have a child like me. Aira promise ma.

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