Replacement Lantern

Chapters 12. Replacement Lantern

Bell went home to school, filled the whole school. Lanterns packed books and other equipment, after the teacher ended the learning activities. One by one, the students began to leave the class. The lantern decided to wait for a moment, so as not to jostle with the others.

"Gue dreading your hand again hurts?"

Lily's soft voice distracted the lantern. Apparently behind there is still Bagas, Haris and Boy who are still sitting casually in his place. Lily was still sitting on the chair right next to her. The girl smiled sweetly, holding onto the shoulder of the Lantern that was indeed sick.

"It's just an ordinary pain, how many more days it's also healed."

The lantern smiled faintly. It has been two days since she moved to school, and so far, only Lily is willing to be friends with her. Lily's personality is friendly and always smiling at everyone. Perhaps that's why Lily is much-loved by students and teachers at school, excluding Lanterns themselves. I don't know why his heart hesitated about that kindness.

"Emang lo abis what, anyway? How did it hurt?" Lily immediately withdrew her hand, when she realized there was a tinge of pain and an uncomfortable look on Lantern's face, when her shoulders were held.

"It's just a little accident, it's healing."

It took a few more days until his left shoulder was completely picked. Doctor Findrilia also advised not to put excessive load on his shoulder for a while. But even though it looks fine, actually Lanterns have had enough difficulty moving since yesterday.

Lily's eyes rounded, after hearing Lantern's reply. "What's? Lo abis accident?" tanyanya.

At a glance the lantern turned its gaze around. It can't linger here. Lily is indeed the friendliest child she knows in school, but that does not mean to be trusted. It has only been two days since they met.

"Yes, no papa now. I'm going home first!"

The lantern hurriedly grabbed the bag, then put it on the right shoulder. Said the majority of students, Lily likes to gather news for gossip material for all school children. Therefore, it would be better to avoid Lily, rather than serving her every question.

"Lo sure, Van?" Lily moved along, which immediately stopped the lantern's movement.

For a moment the Lantern fell silent, then looked at Lily flat. "Sorry, but my name is Lantern."

Lily does look good, but still wrong in calling her name. It wasn't just Lily, the other students did the same. They simultaneously misnamed Vanessa, even though her full name was clearly embedded in the school uniform.

"Oh yeah, I mean, lanterns." Lily scratched her non-itchy nape, feeling a little uneasy. "Abis lo looks a lot like Vanes, anyway. I thought you were twin brothers. Is that okay, huh?"

Lily speculated of her own. Lanterns never even thought of having a secret twin sister. "No way! We've never met before!"

The lantern shook her head, as Lily chuckled. Before he died, Mom and Dad never talked about a child other than him. Mbok Arum also never discussed it, so it is possible that he has a twin sister. The lantern had said it before, but still Lily was still trying to figure it out.

"Maybe twins separated, but ...."

Lily suddenly shook her head, as if unsure of her guess. According to the news, Vanessa did have a twin sister, but had long since died. He is not sure what the real story is either.

"But it is also impossible if you are twin brothers, basically, your nature is far different!" said Lily.

The lantern nodded, then left after saying goodbye. It's not good to keep close to Lily, given the many rumors that are circulating in the school right now. Because of her resemblance to Vanessa, some students still think Lanterns are really Vanessa who has changed appearance.

Not infrequently there are also those who think Lanterns are a substitute for Vanessa's existence in school. Moreover, Vanessa used to be from the same class as the Lantern class now. What an endless misfortune, until somehow until when the name will continue to disturb his life.

"Vanessa!

The lantern steps came to a halt right in the doorway, when several girls suddenly stood in his way. Judging from his faces, they were definitely not students of class XII IPA 3. They had to have called his name wrong.

"Lo wanted Elvan!" said one of the girls standing at the very center.

"My name, Lantern. Not Vanessa!"

Cuefully, Lanterns walked over the swarm of girls before him. His patience is on the threshold. Instead of being indecisive, it would be better for him to leave school immediately.

"Huh, don't worry! If it's not Elvan who told me, I also miss the times to bother calling you here!"

The lantern's steps came to a halt, as the horse-pointed girl held the tip of her bag. The lantern heaved a heavy sigh, it was hard for him to breathe a sigh of relief lately. Who would have thought, his life would continue to be shackled by the name of the girl who had even left this school. A girl he had never even met before.

"I told you before, my name's not Vanessa!"

The lantern brushed off the girl's hand violently. Staring at the four girls angrily, his jaw hardened so desperately. Not understanding, they laughed loudly. The lanterns are getting upset. They will not stop here.

"Gue doesn't care! Elvan is on the basketball court! Watch out if you don't come!"

The four girls immediately went towards the field, leaving the now bewildered Lantern. Most students will have a bad day if they have dealt with Elvan, according to the information circulating among the students.

"Gue saranin you must be careful with Elvan!"

From the direction of the door, Lily came and then patted the lantern's arm. Behind him there is still Boy, Bagas and Haris who just came out of class. They just stared at each other, as if they didn't know each other.

Now Lanterns understand, in this school there is no such thing as a friend. They come just to learn and defend themselves. Who can survive, that's the winner.

The lantern clenched its hands, reassuring itself. She is not a stupid girl who can be easily bullied. About Elvan's call, think of it as the wind. He had never even met Elvan at this school.

"Hi, Lantern!"

The lanterns raised their heads quickly. This time, someone called his name correctly. But after seeing the person, he was confused, because he had never seen that face before.

"Sorry, who are you?"

The lantern stared at the confused guy before him. His high posture makes Lanterns a little difficult to see what the structure of his face looks like. Luckily the sky this time was not as bright as his face when he finished payday, so the face of the guy would not be covered in a silhouette of the sky in the afternoon.

"Don't scare him!"

The male voice from behind distracted the two. Lantern's forehead frowned when he saw the handsome guy smiling as he approached her. Lantern admit, the guy's appearance is pretty cool. Minimum, twelve next to Boy.

"Riki! You're not a macem, are you?" The guy's gaze was still fixed on the Lantern, as his hand pushed the guy who had previously blocked the path—Riki his name. "Mending lo guard the gate! Biarcham he's my business!"

Elvans? So him, that guy you talk about a lot?

Lantern swallowing saliva. Apparently the guy in front of him is named Elvan. He thought the call from the girls was just messing around. Now should what? The lantern alone did not know where the fault lay, so Elvan was interested in playing around with him.

"Can we talk for a second?" Elvan's facial sharpness turned serious, still irritated that Lantern had ignored the call on the field earlier.

"Relieve it!" The word rejection sounded harsh after it said, Lantern slightly regretted it. Before the atmosphere gets more chaotic, it is better that he immediately leave in front of the guy.

Seeing the Lantern was about to leave, Elvan quickly grabbed his hand violently. "Who's letting you go?"

"What's permission for?" The lantern said firmly, then brushed off the hand of Elvan who was holding his hand. "I don't need anyone's permission!"

"Don't fuck around! Make one more mistake, then you will know the consequences!" Elvan's voice echoed around the gate area. Highlight his eyes sharply staring at the Lantern, his hands clenched tightly until it seemed clear the line of bulges of his muscles.

"You want what, anyway?" The lanterns don't understand. Having just met, Elvan already wanted to make a fuss with him. Instead of being scared, it's just that he doesn't want to have a lot of trouble at the new school. "Know not, have been playing rough!"

Lantern wants to go home, about an hour later he should have arrived at the department store where he works part time. Two guys were still standing guard at the gate. Elvan seemed to deliberately not give an opportunity for himself to escape.

The sudden sweet smile that was engraved on Elvan's lips did not necessarily make Lanterns feel relieved. What happened was just the opposite, the girl even felt afraid of being made.

"Gue was just curious, what kind of girl can make Boy fall in love? And it doesn't make any difference to Vaness."

Elvan poked the lantern's chin, then blinked his eyes while smiling seductively. Instead of being tempted, Lanterns just want to vomit to see it. Thought Lantern, surely the guy had seen what happened in the pool earlier, so this misunderstanding occurred.

"I guess you misunderstood me, I'm the same Boy there's nothing to do!" lantern.

"Oh yeah?" Elven's face was made as if shocked, then chuckled. "It's a shame, when I thought you guys were dating."

How to date, while Boy alone is very quiet and likes to be alone. Never mind being touched, just close by the guy won't. The lanterns are still inexhaustible, how can there be a guy like Boy in an elite school like this. He thought calm humans only apply to abandoned students who are often bullied.

"We have nothing to do! Excuse me!"

Feeling that there was nothing more to talk about, the lanterns set foot leaving Elvan. But who would have thought, Elvan who saw the presence of Boy there was even a fad to tackle the foot of the lantern from behind.

As a result, the lantern immediately lost the balance of the body. The girl fell down, fresh blood coming out from the knees that had smelled the rough surface of the paving block. The lantern grimaced with pain in his left knee and shoulder.

"Are you crazy?!" Not only did he feel pain, Lantern was also embarrassed after realizing there were many people watching the scene of him falling.

Boy clenched his hands, without any cue directly approaching Elvan and clutched his collar. His gaze was so sharp, laden with anger at the man before him. Boy's impulsive attitude no doubt made Elvan afraid. Boy's anger is what he's looking for.

"Wow, is a Boy angry right now?" Elvan clapped his hands, then glanced at the Lantern that was still in place. "So it turns out to be true, if you like him?"

"It's none of your business!" Boy pulled back Elvan's collar. "Don't bother him if you just want to mess with my life! He has nothing to do with our problems!"

Boy really wants to hit that shitty face. The smile still engraved on his lips always managed to provoke Boy's anger. But he realized, Elvan behaved like this also because of him.

"WHAT THE FUCK? DISPERSE ALL!"

A teacher managed to divert their attention. The students who had been gathered, were now gradually dispersing themselves. Some do not want to get into trouble just because they see a fight between Boy and Elvan.

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