Short Story (Cerpen)

Against Shadow

Category: Romantic Love Short stories

Title: Against the Shadow

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Drizzle and mellow songs are the most romantic couple in an afternoon like today. Slowly the rain was washing over nature. Same with the drizzle on Nessa's cheeks that are slowly flooding. Slightly dripping a block of photo albums that were in his hands.

Every single sheet of the album brought him back to every moment he'd ever been through. Nessa missed. Missed him so much. The warm atmosphere that once was still clearly felt. And that shadow is about him. Someone who always filled Nessa's heart until now.

The shadow took Nessa there. In a corner of an unfamiliar class. The atmosphere is crowded like a market. The residents are still unfamiliar and clustered. Nessa is in a conversation with her friends.

'Is it good for the teacher?' knock one of his friends.

'I think I can find a guy who is super handsome and famous all over school?'

'Like the one on FTV?'

'Uh.so sweet.' Others chimed in, followed by another speech.

While Nessa laughed at the behavior of her new friends. But in my heart, I hope the same. Even before leaving for her new school, there were countless times Nessa pegged herself in front of the mirror. Make sure the makeup is neat while making a wish in the heart. 'May High School be a beautiful history in my life. May I find a lover who can make my day more colorful.' Not to forget a strand of the word 'Amin' followed behind his expectations.

And suddenly Nessa's eyes stare at one figure entering her class. A male figure with a high stature, mature brown skin, and sharp eyes. A mysterious figure and able to grab his attention. A figure he had never met before, but Nessa felt she had known him at some time. I don't know when. The figure is innocent, not only innocent but tends to be geeky. But somehow Nessa wants to keep looking at that figure. Enjoying something she had never felt before. Dishonnya drifted in no direction, so he forgot to be noticed by his friends.

'Nes, are you okay?' Nessa stutters to find herself in the middle of a stupor. Not realize also if the innocent guy who was seen earlier is now on the bench close to him. Instantly Nessa's guts shrieked, her heart trembling. 'I am why?' Nessa whispered in her heart. Perplexities. Even the vibration continued to be felt until the teacher entered the classroom and the atmosphere that had been low boisterous was now suddenly quiet.

On the next album sheet, again brought Nessa's mind to the human shadow of that one.

After a few days of teaching and learning activities, the atmosphere of the class changed. From those who never knew each other, now they know each other. But not with Nessa and the mysterious figure. An innocent son of a geeky son whom Nessa never knew. Not because I don't want to get acquainted. But Nessa was afraid to do it. How could he possibly start first? Ah, in fact many people do. This is a common thing for people who have just met. But what about Nessa? He had just met that figure. But not in Nessa's little heart. He didn't have much guts to reach out and say his own name, like the other boys in his class. Because this one is special.

And in the end Nessa couldn't dodge. One day the figure was in class. Just two with him. There's no one else there. Maybe it is still too early, or indeed because it is the fate of both of them.

Nessa welcomed the helping hand without being able to look into her sharp eyes. Nessa didn't have enough guts to do that. Although his mental as a dancer has been honed to appear confident in front of the crowd, but his guts are also in front of this one figure. 'Kevin.' The owner of the eagle's eyes said his name. Slowly, yet firmly and clearly. Even without saying, Nessa knew that name. A name he often misses. 'Nessa.' Nessa replied no less slowly while hoping the figure in front of her did not realize that the voice was shaking.

That brief introduction had made Nessa's heart break. He has to admit that he is in love. Falling in love for the first time with a man. Nessa is opening a new chapter in her life.

He felt very lucky that the figure also had a heart for Nessa. Even on one day with her song Kevin says that he wants to make Nessa his lover. The day was still going on. The cold weather ambushed and made the bodies of anyone cold, except Nessa. He felt sweat drenching his body. Nessa's body temperature rises. His hands shook, his heart fell, and his soul floated. It was as if it was among the blooming flowers.

'Nes, will you be my girlfriend?' Evidently. It was clear the words were coming out of Kevin's lips. And Nessa lost her 1001 word sequence. He can only nod. Nessa is in love for the first time. No matter how that figure. And that's the day their love begins.

Many of Nessa's friends regretted the decision. How not? Nessa is a beautiful dancer, with a petite body, round eyes, and curly hair. Not only that. The tiny Nessa has a brilliant achievement in academics from Kindergarten to Junior High School. Not long ago at his new school, he became a star among his classmates. Even his old friends at his favorite school. How did he get Kevin's girlfriend? A geeky boy, not even famous in school.

But what does Nessa care about? Nessa didn't listen to what they said. All he knew was that he felt comfortable being next to Kevin. Being around him for a long time is so much fun. And Nessa is proud to have it. Someone who can make her laugh and understand what people call falling in love at first sight.

On the next photo sheet, Nessa is now powerless to stem her broken cries. His eyes. The cheerful impression that he always showed in front of everyone now vanished already. His eyes were swollen from crying and his body was weak because he was exhausted. But he could not fight the shadow that now appeared in his mind.

On one day it was still in the same rainy season. It is still one season they are in love. Nessa and Kevin, both of them still innocently walking around. Suddenly drizzle arrived. Forcing them to take shelter in a side street shop. The ones there are both of them. Only they have nothing else. Nessa should have been cold. But the truth is not. Being around Kevin always makes him warm. It was clear Kevin was saying something. 'Nes, may we stay together yes, until the next monsoon season how many we have passed.' Nessa felt increasingly warm to hear those words. Kevin clasped his hand tightly. Nessa's heart warmed.

But now Nessa's figure is cold, alone in the corner of one room. The hand that once held Kevin is now open the thick photo album sheet, without being able to fight the shadow that appears from there.

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