LOVE THE CUPU

Chapter-66~Loveless kiss

 

Exposure to starlight and the moon began to disappear covered in dark clouds, cool winds began to blow on two people who were reminiscing about the past. Khanza was still comfortably leaning on his best friend's shoulder, with his eyes closed, he was enjoying the atmosphere of the park. While Faizal was only silenced by playing the poncel in hand, he uploaded several photos with captions representing his feelings.

Flashes of light like threads seemed to split the night sky. The sound of thunder shocked Khanza, until he hugged his best friend's arm.

"Still afraid of lightning?" faizal said softly, he stored his HP back into his pants pocket. Raised hands to stroke the head of the sweet girl.

The thunderous lightning once again broke the silence of the night, Khanza further tightened his embrace in the man's hand.

Slowly twisting the body, Faizal hugged Khanza completely, sticking the girl's head against his chest.

I don't know why I feel like this is our last hug, Za. So allow me to enjoy it.

Faizal unraveled his arms, holding onto Khanza's shoulders. He looked at the girl who lowered her head in fear.

"Don't be afraid, huh? there I am, "he said gently, lifting Khanza's chin to look at him. The two pairs of eyes met, diving into each other's eyes. In silence, Faizal scrutinized every inch of Khanza's face, with a mind that continued to speak.

These eyes, eyes that I miss all the time. This beautiful face, the face that is always present in every daydream. These lips ... lips are ....

Faizal slowly brought his face closer until it eroded the distance between them. His hand also climbed down Khanza's shoulder to the back of his head. Feeling no rejection from his best friend, Faizal lowered his head to reach the girl's lips. Both of their lips met, blending gently. In the silence of the night, Khanza closed his eyes, feeling every touch on his lips. However, without any intention of retaliating.

In a garden with flickering lights that decorate the trees, a Faizal bravely clenched the lips of a friend who already had a lover of heart. Blowing cold wind, greeting two people who are friendly even without love. As if carried away by the romantic atmosphere, Faizal forgot where they were.

I promise I will not mess around, take care of myself and my heart always for you.

Khanza pulled away suddenly until the kiss was released, he remembered the promise made to the lover. "It's wrong, I'm wrong" Khanza said to himself. Covering his face with both hands, a feeling of guilt instantly struck into the deepest recesses of the heart. Khanza's tears just fell, especially when the shadow of Arif's face flashed through his mind.

Faizal was silent without a word, as the pagutan of his lips slipped away. He realized that Khanza had not returned his kiss, but was it wrong if he wanted to enjoy the happiness in his heart even for a moment. Is he wrong? if he's channeling his feelings right now, even if he knows reality isn't as sweet as he wants.

I'm sorry, Rif. I betrayed your trust with me.

Faizal rubbed his face rough, until he grabbed his short hair. "Argh! I'm a fuckin' friend," Faizal growled at himself. Sighing deeply, the man stared nanar at Khanza. "Za, I'm sorry," she regretted.

Only a mouthful of grief could be heard from the girl, making Faizal's heart shiver with pain. He pulled Khanza back into his arms. "I'm sorry, Za. Sorry," full of regrets.

Khanza just nodded, he was still reluctant to open his hands from his face despite being in Faizal's arms. No matter how it's my fault, I should be able to resist it. But, I accepted everything, reneging on the promise I made to Arif. I'm sorry, Rif. I'm sorry .... Khanza did not stop apologizing in his heart. That regret really attacked his heart.

A message notification went to HP Faizal. Immediately unlocking, he reads a message from Fatih, one of his motorcycle gang friends and Khanza.

 

When are you, here? We gathered at the location. There is a track\-track that will be held by children\-children.

 

 

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It didn't take long for Faizal and Khanza to get to the location, just ten minutes away in the silence of the night in a sense of awkwardness. Raindrops dripped slowly, falling one by one soaking the barren ground. Khanza ran to find shelter, into the base camp where they used to gather together.

"Khanza!" fatih exclaimed, he immediately approached the girl. "Gdue kaangen lo, Za. Where are you? never hang out with us again." Fatih wanted to hug Khanza, but Faizal immediately blocked her with his body.

"Gue also misses lo," Faizal patted Fatih's shoulder.

"Damn lo, Fa!" fatih Umpat.

Laughter was heard in that place. Khanza greeted his friend one-on-one, while throwing laughter releasing longing.

"Fa, lo, I've listed it on the track," said Aldi, one of the group of teenagers.

"Sip! I haven't raced in a long time" Faizal said.

"But you're still the master, Fa!" fatih praised his best friend.

"Yo'i," said the others simultaneously.

As time went on, the rain started to shade out there. Just leave a drizzle that wets the road. Before riding the bike for the race, Faizal gave a message to Khanza.

"Za, can I not message you?"

"What message, Fa?"

"When I go, you take good care of yourself? dengerin always Arif's advice, do not make him disappointed and most importantly do not cry again whatever will happen."

"Ready, Fa. I take care of myself, really. I also will not forget the advice of Arif. It's not crying anymore either" Khanza said with a big smile on his lips.

"Smart boy," Faizal praised, gently shuffling Khanza's hair.

"There go" Khanza pushed Faizal away, as a crowd of people were waiting for the race.

Faizal walked to his bike in tandem with Khanza. Rauman the motor has already turned a deaf ear. Faizal gave his best friend a sweet smile, before he drove the bike on the quiet streets, where they used to hold wild tracks on the road.

1 ... 2 ... 3 .... Gos!

Faizal drove the bike so fast, overtaking each other. Two rounds have passed with Faizal, which became the number one order. The cheers of the man's supporters echoed at the finish line, but the race was just one lap away.