Dream Scratches

03. New Students

Everyone was busy talking about new students. Instantly it became a trending topic of this class. Sometimes Dina was astonished by people. When it comes to others it seems like anything can be discussed as if there is a lot to peel off. But this is new. Just know yet, what can be discussed? I have never seen it either.

Never mind. No one can blame people's opinions. Because it's from each other. They want to do what they want and how they want to act.

Tet...

Tet...

The expected sound has been heard. Directly sitting in their respective places and for the first time in the history of this class they expect the presence of Bu Lili as the guardian of class XI-B. Maybe that's also the reason Ms. Lili swapped her watch for English rather than another maple.

Classes became quiet when Ms. Lili entered. By himself? Did Ken just get word of the birds? Bu Lili stood in front of the class.

"Good morning!"

"For Ma'am!"

Tok

Tok

Tok

A man in a typical school uniform walks in after knocking on the door. Conscious or not all pairs of eyes were fixed on him.

"Sorry Mom, I tied the shoelaces first."

That guy can say he's not handsome. But he had a sweet face and a cool appearance, even some women were immediately amazed to see him. Cool, sweet, and thin mustachioed anyway. Complete package.

"Yes, it's okay. Everyone, introduce, we have a new student here. Please introduce yourself."

The man faced the entire class looking at him with various expressions.

"Hi! My name is Arka Pramudya. I moved from the next town. Hello to you." His hands waved and showed a wide smile until his eyes narrowed.

A smile that can sedate anyone who sees it. Yes, of course the sentence is only in the minds of sweet boy lovers. That didn't happen to Dina.

"Damn... Sweet bangeett!"

"Smiling is that..."

"Well be my girlfriend!"

"How will you continue?"

"Eh yes! So that would be a backup.."

"What a hell mbak!"

Dina could hear the amazed whispers directed at Arka. But he just stared flat ahead while propping up his head with his hands on his left cheek.

"Okay, please sit down!"

Arka circulated her eyes, looking for the chair that would be her seat. Over there. Right in the back corner of the class by the window. He walked leisurely past every student including Dina who was sitting right in front of him.

Dina could hear the sound of the chair shifting behind her. Turns out Arka was sitting there. Dina's eyes remained straight ahead with no intention of looking back or greeting.

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When the break arrived, most of the students would go to the cafeteria to replenish the energy as well as Dina. Because he did not bring provisions this time Dina will eat canteen food.

Walked quickly before being crowded with students from various classes. And yes, almost all places are full. Looks like Dina lost fast. Blame Mr. Dirga who never finished telling stories until his students are late to rest.

Dina chose to queue first. The problem of sitting where it is easy, no need to mess around. The line like a snake is not an obstacle for those who are hungry. Jostling is also a thing to test patience. It takes time until it is his turn.

"Please!" said the canteen guard while giving a package of lunch.

Dina accepted while commenting on the small smile. Finished with the food now he had to find a seat. Dina circulated her gaze while walking slowly.

'That's it!'

An empty table caught Dina's attention to come closer and sit there. As he pulled out a chair suddenly there was also a creaking sound across.

"Oh! Hi!"

Dina saw Arka who was also surprised and greeted with a big smile just at the introduction.

"Is it okay to sit here?" ask her while putting the tray.

"It's okay." Dina sat down in front of Arka and started picking up the spoon.

Today's menu is chicken soup, rice, tempeh, and tofu. For drinks Dina ordered water that turned out to be the same as Arka. He bribed a little soup into his mouth, tasting the taste of chicken broth. Tasty. Just like taste in general.

Dina continued to eat accompanied by rice and side dishes that increasingly add flavor to the tongue. While Arka ate while occasionally glancing at the girl in front of her. He was no stranger to Dina.

"Pulse... Have we met?" ask Arka carefully.

Dina stopped scooping the rice and immediately swallowed her food, she was too focused to forget about Arka.

"Yes. We're classmates."

Arka thought for a moment. Remembering the face of his new classmate.

"Ooh.. You're sitting in front of me, aren't you?" Arka tried to ascertain his memory.

"Yes." Yeah." Dina said a relaxed but brief that was misunderstood by Arka.

"sorry. I didn't mean to not know you. I'm not very good at remembering so I doubt that we've met, so I'm asking you to make sure I don't misunderstand" explained Arka still with two corners of her lips interested.

'You just misunderstood me, ' Dina's inner self.

Of course he wouldn't say that, "Yes, that's okay."

"Hey!! May join?"

The two turned their heads and found Rendi and friends standing beside the table. Rendi looked at them alternately with her cheerful face, Gibran looked at Rendi with a frown as if judging her behavior was embarrassing, Sera looked the other way, and Calista smiled politely.

"Of course!" reply Arka cheerfully.

Rendi and Gibran sat next to Arka while Calista and Sera sat next to Dina.

"Hehe, thank you! This is the only bench left. Lucky classmate who sits down so easy to join!" said Rendi.

Even though she had just eaten with Dina and Arka, Rendi did not feel hesitant at all. Unlike the silent Sera. Calista who was in the middle just resigned and let the men break the atmosphere.

"Haha, it's very crowded here" said Arka.

"By the way my name is Rendi, hello!"

Arka nodded while receiving Rendi's hand. "Yes! Greetings to know too!"

"Bran! You know what diem is anyway? Awkward huh??"

"Aren't you? Usually also use me why so I you just now?"

"Yes, let's not be so familiar."

"Kan emang usually you're kind of familiar."

"How noisy are you?!"

"So diem asked now comment! What the hell do you want bang?"

"Haha!! You guys are so close," said Arka with a laugh.

"Yes... How else would he be near me." Randy said as if he objected.

"Who deketin you bang! There's you who's sticking up for me just!"

Dina shifted the chair and lifted the tray.

"First," said Dina and left.

"Yes!" reply everything except Sera.

The joints straighten up with eyes that look far away. Then he came a little closer to Arka.

"Ka! You know Dina?"

Arka was confused by the name Dina but considering she was with the girl Arka understood who was meant.

He replied, "We're in class."

Rendi looked doubtful of Arka's sentence.

"Udah? That's doang?"

"Yes.. Why?"

"No wonder you two are."

Arka was also astonished by Rendi's question. I don't want any misunderstanding he explained.

"We had nothing, just happened to find the same chair."

Rendi listened and nodded her head with her eyes closed.

"Ooohh. kirain y'all old temen," said Rendi after opening his eyes.

"Why indeed?" Arka felt something was stuck.

"Yes, we've never seen him before with people."

"Not look! But he's never been around the same person, '" Sera corrected.

"Finally speaking, son, too" Gibran said with a mocking look.

Sera gave a faint snort and threw away her face.

"Is there something?" Although he is new, but Arka understands what is being said.

"I don't know either..."

"Dina was the guy covered. Rarely talk to people. If you also need to talk. Nah! Then we saw you talking to Dina so Rendi asked so," explained Calista.

Arka heard well. He thought about the conversation with Dina.

'I misunderstood dong! Whoa! If he was offended really how?!' Arka thought hard while twitching her temple.

"Why you?" ask Calista who is aware of the change in Arka's attitude.

Arka slightly jerked then she immediately smiled with raised eyebrows.

"imm? Nah! It's okay."

Calista just ooh ria and then back to eating food.

The four of them ate accompanied by the ravings of Rendi which Gibran sometimes responded to. While Arka was silent not listening to their chatter. The raging mind made itself daydream.

'I'd better straighten it out first.'

Arka stood up and then said goodbye to the four of them.