SENIORS

Driven by Maira

 

"To be honest I want to go outside and ask Minah, what's wrong with her. But I was too sleepy to wake up. So, tomorrow I'll ask him." I'm back to breaking myself down. The clock showed at nine o'clock in the evening. The sleepiness has struck. Tomorrow morning at 10 am we have to go to campus again for the last day OSEK.

 Tina got up from her seat, she let out a tired sigh. "Yes already. Don't talk about it anymore, forget it. Go sleep. We leave early tomorrow, right? I was sleepy too. Good night." After saying that, Christina left, leaving me who was dumbfounded to see her attitude. He looked very upset, but now he says 'forget it'. Sometimes, I don't understand him.

 

***

 

Autumn is still going on. The falling leaves filled the asphalt road we went through. Christina and I are walking towards our campus. Earlier, I had wanted to invite Minah to speak, but the response was very unpleasant. He said he was in a hurry and did not have much time to discuss unimportant matters. Then just ignore me when I call him back. Really, Minah is very strange. I don't know what's wrong with him. As I recall, Christina and I never said or did anything wrong with her. He was very different when I first met him, very friendly.

 

"Tina, that dog is so fierce. I think we should run." My steps had to come to a sudden halt because in front of us was a stray dog sticking out its tongue very ferociously. I held onto Tina's arm, holding her back to continue on the way. The girl seemed to be relaxed, not frightened at all.

 

"It's okay. Dogs won't chase if we don't run. Just chill. I also have a dog, really, at home."

 

Etdah ni bule hotel. Obviously, a dog that is kept, right, is very tame. Not a stray dog like this. "But-"

 "TINAAAA" I screamed as Tina steadfastly left me. He walked on, ignoring the dog. Her long footsteps made it difficult for me to align.

 I ran as hard as I could chasing after Tina who had already made it past the dog. And how surprised I was when I realized the dog was really chasing me.

 "YEP! CHRISTINAA. I'M BEING CHASED." I pulled Christina's hand to run along. Ignoring people who look at us strangely.

 Our breaths gasped as we stopped in front of the campus gate. The mad dog had also gone out of nowhere.

"If you hadn't run, he wouldn't have come after us, Reva. I told you, right?"

 I was trying to stabilize the breath I felt was running out. Breathe the air greedily. The long-sleeved sweatshirt I was wearing, I used it to sweep away sweat

 "Dad, slovenly!" Tina shuddered in horror at me. I laughed because of it. Then, he immediately invited me to quickly - quickly enter because the event was about to start.

 

***

 

Introduction of campus already, learning system already, campus regulations have also been. I don't know what else there will be today. I was lazy to ask Tina because she would definitely answer at length and I was lazy to hear it.

 

My eyes greeted around, in the hall was already crowded. However, today I did not catch yesterday's figure in the spotlight. Yesterday, Tina said that the man was one of the fifth-semester senior students who was valued by many women at this university. At first I was wondering why Tina found out about it so quickly. Tina doesn't know whose name it is.

 

"Today you need to focus. Don't keep paying attention to that senior."

 

Hearing Tina's statement made me refocus on her. "Yes, yeah. Sure." This Tina, just know what I'm thinking. "Tina, go to the music room again, yeah." My love for him is only a nod.

 "Again, you want to see him."

 Before long, he returned. I just kept quiet to respond to him. Honestly, I don't understand why I'm so anxious to see her again. That guy really makes me curious. Is it because he likes music too, huh?

 The show has started. The head of the study program this time spoke. The middle-aged man was very dignified with perched glasses. I can finally focus. However, it did not last long when senior brother who yesterday again got a turn up. Oh, I didn't lie when I said he was very handsome with his pitch-black hair. He explained about campus life, as well as the introduction of existing organizations on campus. His grammar is very polite.

 Three hours passed, the last foreign senior student who spoke. After that, we were given snacks or snacks and canned drinks. I was so happy that I finally couldn't help but hold my thirst and hunger in this room. Very stuffy, many people. Uh, I don't like that. Then, I advised Tina that we eat in the cafeteria only. He also assented.

 This is where we are now, sitting at one of the second-placed tables from behind. Tina and I have already taken food. Without much longer, we spent it.

 "Where are you going?" Tanya Tina was serious. Keep in mind - remember, Tina is a very serious and ignorant person. I often asked him to joke so as not to be too stiff and tense, but it seemed like our sense of humor was much different. He laughed when something was funny. Despite that, Tina was a good friend and considerate.

 I thought for a moment. "Music room. You're forgot?"

 "Then?"

 "Library."

 "Oh yeah, I'll also look for an important book later."

 Nodding - nodding then sipping my avocado juice. I noticed Tina's face looking at her phone. "Tina, why are you so beautiful?" I frowned at me.

 Tina laughed, it seems like she likes low humor. "You're beautiful too, Reva. Don't be humble."

 I sighed softly, "You know Tina? My trousers were gone when I was sunbathing yesterday." Pissed it. I think only in Indonesia there is a clothesline, but it turns out in Korea as well. I'm in a bad mood because of that. Where are the favorite pants given by Mama.

 Yes, before I left, my mom called me. He assured me that his body was fine. He said yesterday it was just a normal fever due to fatigue. Apparently, Rezi's brother was deliberately bragging. I think that guy was on purpose because he missed me and wanted me to call. Hilih, is it difficult to say clearly - light if you miss? Brother Rezi is the most prestigious human being ever. He's a real bitch.

 Again, Christina laughed out loud. She was getting to see my pouting face. "Here you go, let it go. Maybe the thief needs pants. Haha."

 "Aiss you are. Yuk, leave immediately. It's gonna be a lot of music room because it's noon."

 

 

****

 

 

With a happy heart, I sat down and played the piano. This time I performed the song 'Thousand Years'. Honestly, in my little heart, I want at the end of my game there will be someone else who will give me the same applause. I hope so. God, I don't know what happened to me. Why would I have such hope? What's wrong with me? Is my brain eroding?

 

Last note completed. And-my hopes are in vain. I glanced back. He wasn't there. He doesn't clap for me like he did yesterday. I'm moody, a little disappointed. Quickly I got rid of that sad feeling, then I switched to the guitar. I plucked the strings and sang the seniorita song. The song is very unique, I repeatedly sang it while still in Indonesia with my friends.

 

About fifteen minutes I spent. I decided to stop this activity. I don't know why it feels so boring. My foot steps towards Tina, asking her to now go to the library alone.

 

"Why? Why just for a second, Reva? Yesterday you were so happy to linger here."

 

I pout my lips, then put my shoulders together in response. My mood's not good anymore. I quickly pulled Tina's hand so the girl wouldn't ask much more. He just followed me.

 "I understand Reva."

 "Mwo?" I looked at her as she suddenly opened her voice.

 He remained silent until we took his place in the library. Tina looked at me from the side. Aih, surely this bule chick can know my thoughts again.

 "Revalia Arventa. You're in love with our senior."

 "Huh? Whatchu mean?" In love? Just hearing it I became amused myself. There's no way I'm in love with someone I don't know. Thats impossible.

 "Acquire. That's great senior. Can conquer your heart for life that never felt in love."

 My head lowered, then I sighed and propped my face up with both hands. We spoke in a small voice, so there was no need to fear reprimanding the library guard or disturbing the person who was focusing on reading. After all, we were sitting at the very corner table.

"I don't want to talk about this. Let's start reading the book." Then I started to stand up and choose which book I wanted to read.

 Meanwhile, Tina rolled her eyes lazily. It seems like he is also dizzy to be friends with me which is a lot of this weirdness. Thankfully, Tina didn't stay away from me because of that.

 When my hand will take the green book on the shelf, it turns out that a Korean girl will also take the book. I quickly grabbed the book, but it turned out that my treatment made her emotional. Indeed, the book was just the rest of the one there.

 "Hey! Give me the book! I held it first!" His tone snapped and went up a few octaves, making me surprised instead of playing. People around just glance at a glance, then back busy with their own activities.

 I hugged the book, so he would stop taking it from me. It was obvious I was holding it first, but he was willing to ask. Who's fast he got, isn't he? "But I held it first. You just came." I said very slowly and tried as decently as possible.

 With a flash he pushed my shoulder with both hands, making my body fall to the ceramic floor. I grimaced as I felt pain in my butt. Quickly he moved to grab the book I was holding.

 "You have no manners, huh? You took the book!" Tina came to help me stand up. He looked angry, it seemed like he had been watching since.

 "I don't want to know, it's mine now." The girl left without apologizing.

 "Oh, for the sake of getting a book what should ya push rough like earlier?" Tina made me walk to the table. I still feel pain in my ass from the impact. His strength was as strong as men.

 "That's it, I'm fine, Tina. Just give up."

 "Reva, sometimes there's something we should be giving in to and sometimes there's something we should be in a state of revolt. Don't be so relaxed. Next time, you have to fight someone like that. No matter the man or woman. We have to face it, don't just give up."

 "Yes, Tina. Next time I'll be mad."

 My words were not echoed by Tina, she was already late in her reading. I opened the bag, and looked for a mirror. Tidying up my slightly shabby hair. Suddenly there was a hand thrusting a green book that was seized by the girl. Me and Tina spontaneously raised a glance in unison. We both frowned.

 

Deg.

 

My heart is like a bedug that is hit when the time of breaking the fast arrives. I was so surprised to see it.

 "Here," he put the book in front of me who was still stunned. I still realized that this was not a dream. It's reality. She was in front of me now with that sincere smile of hers. Her face shone like a fairy. Clear, smooth, and white. Oh, naw. STOP IT REVA!

 "You got the book, sunbae?" I didn't expect Tina to be able to ask him that.

 Just opening my voice was hard. My throat was choked, gulping was very difficult for me to do. I'm still neutralizing the thumping heartbeat. My reaction made me feel strange on my own. What is this disease symptom? I was like I was missing a word.

 The guy nodded. "I gave it to you because I'm done reading it."

 "AH, thank you, sunbae." Tina bowed to him, I just saw him. My body is too stiff to do the same.

 

Tina nudged my arm, then I bowed and thanked her. My body is back to normal.

 He smiled and nodded. Then leave us the dumbfounded.

 "I thought he was gonna get us acquainted." Tina said with a straight look at the back that was already away.

 I smiled awkwardly, "hm, I hope so. But, in fact, he's just sick. It was as if he did not remember me. Though he sang yesterday I accompanied him." My angry breaths let out.

 "Yeah! Get your focus back, Reva. Remember your original purpose here for college. Not for a romance with a prince like him."

 I show you a little pinch on Tina's arm. He seemed very happy to tease me. Though, I know. He also wanted to get acquainted with that handsome senior.

 Tina laughed satisfied to see my hot face because again she mocked me in love.