Hope Like an Angel

My lover

Geck. Geck. Geck.

The slow knock on my bedroom door sounded faint. My eyes were closed, but I didn't fall asleep. I lay on my stomach in bed, frozen.

"Fal ... may I enter ...?" Raphael's voice approached from outside. With his annoying yet helpful trademark, he spoke using his own tone.

"Hm." Short reply. I don't know what to say ...

"Okay, I'm in ..."

He opened the door, came in. His footsteps were approaching me.

"Well .. for a woman, your room is very tidy." Raphael looked around, laughing casually. My room was empty, with white paint. There are only cabinets, mattresses, doormats, and lights. With a large window next to the bed.

"Hm."

"Aren't you going to add a poster? Or cosmetic equipment? Or any other thing that women have?"

"Hm."

"Well, at least this room looks like Jennifer. The difference is, his paint is purple. We had worked together because of the school in his house, no one knew that the house was prepared by the headquarters that time, not even myself. Hahaha ..."

"Hm ..."

"If you may ask, or request, I would like your room to be added a place for a long box of light swords on the wall. That would be a very appropriate decoration."

"Raf ..."

"Hmm? UH! FAL?!"

Nimble, Raphael immediately lay on the bed, approaching me who suddenly cried again. He looked surprised, although I could not see it clearly.

"Falisha?! Oi! Why you?!" In his pocket was a tissue, Raphael picked it up and wiped my tears gently. Then I was helped to sit by him.

I took my breath hard. "I .. I don't know what to do, Raf .. I'm so confused ... My father cannot lie, and General Karlo cannot betray us. General Karlo indirectly, raised me for many years. What do I have to do, Raf? Whose side is it on ...?"

...

Raphael was silent, looking at me with all his heart. His eyes looked grieving as well as tired. We were actually a group of teenagers who were suppressed by the harsh reality many times ...

He breathed a long breath. Then, casually, he stuck his head, tilted, onto my head. My heart skipped a beat, what did he do ...?

"You ... asked me, what is the reason I want to be friends with you, right?" He said while playing his hair with one hand.

I nodded slowly.

"I ... love you, Falisha. From the first glance, I already know that you are an attractive woman. And reality? Sure enough, we're compatible and you're a very good soldier. I can't help it anymore, by doing good to you quietly all this time, at school, at headquarters, anywhere, I want you to realize that I like you. Till now. You are my eyes in the darkness of the world. It's funny to see you acting upset, angry, annoying, and everything else. Even so, I always knew, in your heart, you were the kindest human being in the world. With a white heart, pure intention, and full of hope. Hope is like an angel ..." Our eyes are perfect. Raphael sounded manly and cool when he said that.

I really did not expect, she ... really liked me ...

I swallowed spit. "Raphael .. I .. also love you ..."

"I know." He smiled, making my hair fall apart with his hands, chuckling.

I finally got to grin. The only person who can make me happy is him, Raphael. He was without a doubt, the best friend and human being ever present in my life in these dark times ...

"But .. You're one of those things, Raf." I looked down, remembering something.

"Oh yeah? What's?"

"Hey! Don't talk like that!"

Raphael cut my words. "Listen, Fal. Happiness does not always come from the outside. Happiness can come from yourself. I'm ready for the worst possible, so should you. If only we lose, then your father's side and Karlo's Great General's side lose against the original mastermind behind the monster, yes, we die because we tried, that's good. Or if you and I were suddenly stabbed by a monster, then die, caring demon! As long as we are together, it is our happy time. You and me, Fal. We will not lose as long as we want to try, as long as there is movement from us as small as anything, it can already be counted victory. Wh why? Because we tried. Come,"

Raphael held both my hands.

"we continue this life. This dark and ugly life, as the most perfect couple. As an army, student, girlfriend, Falisha and Raphael, the two men are always happy, during together ..." He smiled sure. His eyes were filled with determination and a very contagious light.

I looked at him for a moment. Then I looked down, smiling and closing my eyes.

"Hmph .. alright. Now we just have to wait for Leo's command. Life is fucking, but yeah. What matters is how we defend, right, Raf?"

"perfect. You find the answer to what to do without me telling you, that's how smart you are."

We hugged each other for two minutes. I felt relieved and calmer after hearing his words just now ...

"OKAY. I'm ready, let's go outside. I want to apologize to Jennifer and Yuda."

...***...

In the living room, the two of them were sitting waiting for me. As soon as I was seen, they stood straight up.

"Fal, how are you?" Jennifer asked, Yuda looked worriedly.

"I'm okay, thanks to all of you. Thank you for being by my side all this time. I'm sorry-"

"No, no need to apologize. I'm glad to see you smile, that's enough." Yuda laughing. Jennifer smiled as she shook her head.

Then he nodded. "Let me guess, have you confessed?"

My face and Raphael's flushed. "M... confess what?" I asked.

"Here you go, Judah and I know very well that you love each other. And we're willing to approve." Jennifer joking.

I was about to fight again, but finally resigned. Raphael also exhaled a delighted breath.

"Yes. Me and Falisha are the coolest lovers. Our story will both be very entertaining for our children later." Raphael nudged my shoulder. I'm chuckling slowly.

Suddenly, my phone rang. On her screen it read "Leo", she called me.

I lifted. "The leo? What's up?"

"No time, come to the front of my restaurant, quick!"

"Eh? Why?"

"I told you, Fal! There is no time! I'll call the others as well, you better get ready!"

"No need, Leo. Kits are all here." Jennifer is soft.

"Yes, good! Come here quickly! I summoned four reliable commanders at once for this! Emergency situation! Code red!"

"Hey! At least tell me, what's wrong? one sentence can explain everything." Raphael sounded objected.

"The Serum made by Liona! The serum you got from the Northern Region! It was stolen by a wooden-powered omni!"