Lara's Admirers

Episode 2

"Tin... Ting... Ting..."

The entrance bell has rung, indicating the second break is over. I took a broom behind the classroom door. Today is my class cleaning schedule. Together with my two other friends, we swept a pretty messy class after the break. I swept the front corridor of the classroom, occasionally stealing glances to Kak Sendy's class. This morning the class looked quiet. Does the entire population have no spirit of life at all? I immediately finished my work, since Bu Leni was already at the end of the corridor.

***

"Let's start at the end." Bu Leni's orders.

I sat on the last bench near the door. It means that I mean. I walked to the front of the class while carrying my to-do book to judge. I stood beside Bu Leni while waiting for her to finish correcting my task. I looked out of class. And I found Brother Sendy sitting on a long bench in front of class 3 TKR 1. That's not his class. He sat there with several other students while eating a packet of crackers he bought in the cafeteria. The bell went off earlier.

”Basic only, instead of entering class instead eat crackers.”

　

　

"Tock... Geck... Geck..."

That's Pak Wawan, BK High School teacher. He stood in the doorway knocking on our classroom door. I'll be back to my seat soon.

"Excuse me ma'am, may I have a minute?"

"Please sir."

"Thank you, ma'am, lunches!"

"Prince sir!"

"This time I want to tell you something that is not good. Yesterday our High School students and Hope High School got into a fight in the town hall field. So, one of the Harapan High School students was injured and they reported to the police station nearby. And just now, just after the second break, they pelted the teacher's office with stones, so that some glass and a computer were broken. You see, they conspired with five other schools to attack our school. So I hope, you will immediately go home to each other to avoid things that are not desirable." Obviously Mr. Wawan.

Spontaneous we were anxious about it. It could threaten our lives. The brawl between the students happened several times in my city and it really made a big mess. They know no mercy and will be blind to anyone before them.

***

Bu Leni's lesson went on as usual. Thank goodness nothing happened until now. Everything can be controlled by the school. I had heard the grapevine several times, that almost half of the students from the five schools that were reportedly going to attack our school had already surrounded each side of this building. The atmosphere was really gripping at that moment.

"Kids! Let's all gather in the field. Bring each of you bags." The order of Bu Rama with a rather high tone.

Since when did he stand at the door? Just now maybe. Bu Rama's face looked anxious, it could not be denied anymore. Automatic we also took care of it. Zahra pulled my hand to rush out of the classroom. We walked almost half as far as running. Parked, we met a confused-looking Rini. Without further ado, Zahra held Rini's hand. The three of us tried to protect each other. The situation is getting out of control. Until we arrive at the main field. There it's crowded and crowded, already irregular, completely chaotic.

"Kids' attention!" That voice sounded very clear.

Ms. Ida was standing on the podium holding a loudspeaker. He tried to calm us down who had no idea what was going on. I know that it was actually panic too.

"Everyone heard mom. Our school is surrounded on all sides. And some of the windows have been broken by stone throwing. We the school deliberately gathered you in the main square, because this is the safest place to avoid the attack. So, until the situation is completely conducive, we will take shelter for a while. No one leaves school before there is a warning. Understood?" Obviously Ms. Ida.

"Understand Mom!" Answer us in unison.

Things are getting out of control. Some security services helped us. Many police cars were lined up along the main gate. The sirens sounded out loud all the way to the field.

Me, Rini and Zahra are still holding hands. Hope the situation subsides soon. We can't do anything for now. If we leave the school, it will be very dangerous. But, if we stay inside the school, an attack might happen.

The three of us took shelter under a Ketapang tree that was not too big but enough to dissipate the heat in the afternoon. Someone grabbed my hand from behind. Trying to pull Rini's hand which was holding her hand as well. Spontaneous I looked.

"Why isn't it why?" Ask the man.

"No." My reply.

We're standing next to each other. Rini who was standing next to me moved to the position next to Zahra. Rini tried to code me with her eyes. Which if deciphered would sound like this.

"Well, is he there?"

I raised both my shoulders to reveal my ignorance.

"Tass..."

Some of the sound of broken glass was heard so clearly. I'm getting scared. I close my body to my three friends. Some of the students seemed to be cheering with already ignited emotions. It was seen that the students of Hope High School and some other High School who were reportedly going to attack our school had climbed the school wall and broke through the defenses of our school. Not even a few who have entered the main field area and fought with our school students. Some male students maintain the main field area. Including the man who was standing next to me. I know his emotions can't be contained anymore. I hurriedly pulled his arm, trying to stop his steps as he was about to get out of here.

"Where are you going?" I'm anxious.

"They can't be barin! More likely to know!" Clearly with overflowing emotions.

"Don't follow the plan." Prevent me.

"But if they are banned, they will continue to terrorize our school. And that could threaten our safety."

"The other disciples have also come down."

"It's precisely because I'm part of this school that I have to go along with our salvation Sha."

"Click don't." My love.

"Get out!"

I don't know what that sound is. That sure is enough to scare me. My legs are shaking, the mood is getting boisterous. If you know, this is almost exactly the same as one of the scenes in the movie Dilan.

I still hold the man's hand. Trying to prevent him from getting involved in the day's events. He looked at me worriedly. It seems he's starting to hesitate, between going or staying here.

"The cave will be here, the cave will keep you and temen temen lo." Her speech.

I'm a little relieved to hear that. But, I just realized. Why would he obey my request. I'm a nobody. Besides, I'm just an admirer of his secret that he doesn't know is possible. But today is different. We feel so familiar even though we have never spoken before or even just rebuked.

***

The school assisted by the security forces managed to dampen the situation. I can breathe more easily. My feelings are calmer too.

"Two anterine ya." Fresh Brother Sendy.

"Get me to thank you." My reply.

"Gapapa. Any more situations like this when you want to go home alone."

"Will be picked up by papa kok Kak. Brother go home first."

"Well, if you don't want to be taken. Temenin cave waiting for an invitation." Bargain again.

"So big brother."