Take My Heart's

DANIEL

"Good kids, get here first our lesson today. Don't forget the PR is gathered next week!" said Ms. Nina ending the lesson. Ms. Nina then took the bag and some books lying on the teacher's desk, then stepped away from the class.

After the death of Bu Nina, the originally quiet classroom atmosphere instantly became rowdy. The class residents hurriedly kept their books and did their usual activities when the teacher was not in the classroom. Chat, sing, play games on the phone, all that they do casually. However, among the class residents, there was one of them who looked unhappy with the current situation. He silently remained silent in his chair, staring boredly at the sight he had always seen every day.

The weather outside is hot. When he usually chooses to play volleyball on the field, for today he feels lazy to leave class. But unfortunately, the number of students who sit around her, making her not feel at home for long in class. He was very concerned about this situation. It is very desirable that he is looking for a quiet place and of course a place where he can be free from the girls.

The man glanced at Nathan who was sitting next to him. Unlike his short-sighted self, Nathan instead looks happy surrounded by girls. Nathan laughed with them. I don't know what they're talking about. Boredom makes him not interested in listening to their chatter. He grunted annoyedly. His best friend might enjoy this boring situation. It seems, every day surrounded by girls never makes him feel bored.

"Daniel, I watched your game yesterday. You're so good at playing" praise one of the girls sitting nearby. Not to forget anyway, a smile he displayed as sweet as mugkin on his lips.

Not a word came out of the mouth of the man Daniel called. There was no smile on his face, even just looking at the girl, he did not want to do it at all. Daniel's attitude that was again cold to him certainly made the girl feel disappointed. For three months he tried to approach Daniel, but all he did was in vain. Daniel continued to ignore him, thinking he never existed.

Nathan who had been chatting with the girls had finally glanced beside him. He breathed heavily. Not once did he see Daniel cold to the girls, but many times. He had been friends with Daniel for a long time, so it is certain that he knew what Daniel was like. He himself often wondered about the nature of Daniel is so cold to others, especially to girls.

"Niel, you don't go with girls! He was watching your match yesterday. Be friendly with him. Don't you keep cuekin. Think of it as a sign of gratitude because he watched you yesterday" Nathan scolded.

Instead of agreeing with his best friend's words, Daniel stared intently at Nathan. It is clear that he does not like Nathan to interfere in his affairs, especially to ask him to change his attitude. So annoying. He got up from his chair and left Nathan and his fans. Nathan and the girls sitting near Daniel are of course shocked by the departure of the chair's owner, especially the girl named Micah. Confused and disappointed, roughly that was what was pictured on his face at this moment. How not. He tried to be as nice and sweet as possible in front of Daniel, but Daniel still did not respond to his presence.

The two guys sitting behind Nathan were watching with confused gazes. Andhika and Bayu, that's how people call them. Those who are busy chatting, do not pay attention to what happens to the two friends. Daniel doesn't usually leave without Nathan. It seems like the two of them are fighting.

"Than, why Daniel? How did he suddenly leave? You two fight, huh?" whispered Andhika curious. As long as he was friends with Daniel, Nathan was the closest person to Daniel. Rarely did he see Daniel act cold and leave without Nathan.

"Yes, Than. What are you, son? He never acted like that with you? I think the child is very angry with you" continued Bayu who is also curious.

Nathan looked back, then said lightly, "Custom, Dik, Yu. He must have been offended because I was rebuked earlier. Let it go first. I'll be back again, too."

Andhika rounded her lips to form the letter "o", beginning to understand what happened between Nathan and Daniel.

"What are you saying, what else is he? Aren't you tired of reprimanding her?"

"How else. He also started first. You see that girl sitting next to Daniel's chair." Nathan glanced at Micah, causing Andhika to look at him, "she was trying to talk to Daniel. Boro-boro was considered, he even kept silent and left so. Is it hard to be friendly with people? If you can't, you can try to respond if people talk again."

"Oh. I thought what the fuck was. You're like you just met Daniel. He is that way the guy. You have also often reprimanded him, right. After all, he's grown up. Already SMA. He can think for himself how to behave with others," said Andhika.

Nathan smiled a little. What Andhika said was true. Daniel is an adult. He must know what he's doing. He seems to be meddling too much in his personal life.

"That's what Dhika said. We all know Daniel is cold. Difficult to talk to. Me and Dhika can be equal to him also because of you," said Bayu, "trus now what? Daniel, if it's bad, it's hard to do good."

One by one Daniel's fans returned to their seats. They were all equally disappointed that the idol just left. The same thing happened to Micah. The guy she likes is no longer in class. There was no longer any reason for him to linger near Daniel's chair. He also felt a bit angry with Nathan. After Nathan chatted with Andhika and Bayu, Nathan kept looking at him.

Looking at Micah's expression, Nathan regained his senses from his daydream, then hurriedly said, "Sorry, I must have made you uncomfortable."

"No, no" he answered briefly. He immediately got up and lifted the chair he was sitting in to return to its original place.

"Wait!" Nathan hurriedly prevented it.

Micah looked confused, not understanding why Nathan was preventing him from leaving. He had no problems with anyone, including Nathan. Never once did he rebuke Nathan, even when he was near Daniel.

"Your name is Micah, right? Please excuse Daniel's attitude, yes. From the beginning his attitude was the same as people," Nathan said with a small smile.

"I know that. Daniel has always been like that to me" Micah smiled wryly. He then walked away carrying the chair he was sitting on. Disappointed, but unfortunately there was nothing he could do. He hoped that one day, Daniel would give him a chance.

Daniel, this cool guy is very popular in school. How not. Handsome face, athletic body, skin that is not too brown, plus he is the captain of the volleyball team at school, making many women chasing him. Despite her cold nature and stupid times, none of her female fans have moved to pursue other girls. Only, none of them managed to attract his attention. In fact, Nathan as his best friend has repeatedly introduced beautiful women to him. But the result was still the same, they all gave up because of Daniel's cold attitude.

Daniel wasn't the only popular guy in school. Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu, they are no less popular than Daniel. Their friendly nature to everyone, makes their female fans more than Daniel.

Daniel, Nathan, Andhika, and Bayu have been friends since Junior High. They always do anything together. Depart and go home together from school, chatting in the school cafeteria, even they get into the same sports team volleyball team. Their old togetherness certainly makes them know each other's nature. It's just that between them, Daniel is closer to Nathan. That is why, when Daniel is angry with Nathan, Andhika and Bayu feel shocked and astonished.

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Daniel walked alone. He let both his legs step in an uncertain direction in the school corridor. His two eyes occasionally glanced at the classroom whose doors were wide open. From outside the classroom, he could see the seriousness of the residents in his mind in following the lessons taught by the teacher in front of the class.

His footsteps suddenly stopped right in front of a class. His eyes were now fixed on a girl, more precisely the girl who dared to ignore him.

"What are you doing here? Get back to your class now!" reprimand Bu Lina from the classroom.

Bu Lina's voice made Daniel wake up from his daydream. In his eyes briefly Bu Lina, then hurriedly stepped away from the class. Daniel smiled with satisfaction. He finally found out where the girl's class was. That means, he can freely meet the girl. For some reason, there were many ideas that suddenly flashed through his mind. He himself was a little incredulous and confused by the contents of his mind. He could think of this strange girl.

"Freaky girl, since you've dared to disturb my mind, you just wait for it. I'll teach you a lesson, "his mind is excited.

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