The Hurt

The First High School

I stared at the building in front of me. A little nervousness enveloped me. Today is the day I attended Garuda Junior High School. Last week, I just moved from Surabaya to Balikpapan, my hometown. It was all because of my father's work that was always moving. This time he was transferred to Balikpapan.

“Murid-pupil please log in to their respective classes” immediately

Yooh! I am so excited to go to school!

“Include, Brother Anita Kusumaningsih's name. The brother who takes care of this class. My sister also takes care of the next class. So if Sister is not there, please do not be crowded ya.”

Anita looked at her classmates who would become Garuda Junior High School 1st students. But somehow, or maybe bad luck approached me, Anita even saw me. Anita walked towards my seat.

“What's your name, dik?”

I'm mistaken. Anita saw the guy next to me. Well, he's a jackass. Steady, quiet, cool and including tall children even though they have just graduated from grade 6 Elementary School.

“My name is Galih.” Answer's short.

“Oh, so his name is Galih.” My inner.

“If you, dik?”

Oops. Well, Anita's sister seems to be deliberately asking that guy just me. It's the same. Why not ask directly. Uhm. But since I'm a good boy then I answer Anita's questions.

“Na-name Karin, Sister.” My voice sounds nervous.

“Not to be nervous, brother. Just relax. Like the guy next to you. You guys fit well so couple”

Blushes.

I bowed my face so that they wouldn't see. I felt my cheeks heat up. The whole class suddenly went quiet, then. DOR'S! they laugh at us. But there was a little bit of their talk that made my chest feel warm.

“Yes! You guys fit in! why not just make it?”

Now I really want to faint!

Teng! Teng! Teng!

“You can rest, but if the bell rings four times, you should all be in class. Understand?”

“Understanding, sis!” I feel their screams like Kindergartens.

First class one by one leaves class. Just leaving us both. I'm really nervous at a time like this. I want to disappear with the style I read in Naruto comics.

“Er. You're not going to the canteen?” I looked at her face that seemed to be passing plain. I shook my head.

“I'm not given pocket money today.”

Then the mood suddenly quiet. Galih. I don't know what he's thinking. I hope it's not strange. He stood up from his seat.

“You want to go to the cafeteria? If you want me to buy.”

“Te-certain, Galih-kun!” Galih tilted her head, it was clear that she.

“Galih-kun?” perplexities.

I'm laughing a little. “That's a call for boys in Japan. If you don't like it, it's okay.”

“No. I love it when you call me like that.”

He smiled at me. Suddenly, my cheeks were warm again. God, he made me feel like. I don't know but I feel comfortable being around him.

“Uhm? wait up. Japan it. is in Europe huh?”

Holy jeez?!

We both walked to the cafeteria. Well, my MOS class with the canteen is pretty far away. I just bow my head. Because we walked side by side like lovers. I like this guy next to me. Until I didn't realize Galih was calling my name.

“rin. Karim? Don't dream on. How will it hit?”

At first glance I saw the look on his face that looked worried, “Iya. Indeed if it crashes, I will hit what?”

“Nrash my heart.” Answer Galih.

My cheeks are back heating up. Oh my God, this is the third time I've felt my heart beating. This dude. Galih knows how to get me down. Galih knows how to make me blushing when we just got to know about half an hour ago. But, the worst thing is that he just flipped me!

“Basic gumbal!” I pinched his right arm, then sped up my steps leaving Galih.

“Ouch, sick! hey, Karin! wait for me!” Galih running after me,” Don't sulk, dong”

“Galih-kun! if my treat is just for the purpose like that, mendingan I go back to class!”

“Sorry, Rin. Let the atmosphere feel good. If silent-diaman does not taste good.”

Galih. To be honest, this is the most romantic atmosphere I have ever felt.

“Ciee. Where's the PJ?”

Oh, my God, that kid again. He was the one who commented in class. Although in my heart I actually want to say that I really become the same Galih. But, it's just a delusion. I can't possibly admit it. There was no response either. I'd better shut up.

“Oi! weird kid, by the way, you! it's usually just a bucket!”

“Khu. Khus. Khus. Indeed why? afraid rejected? Khe. Khe. Khe.” Holy hooch! from the style of laughter, I feel something is not right with this child.

Uh! fuckin. Why do my eyes suddenly feel watery. I-I'm not sad. But, my chest felt pain over the strange child's speech. I can't cry in public especially in front of Galih. I ran back to class too.

“Ka-carin!” Call Galih. But, no, I'm not ignoring.

“Hei, want to canteen?”

I looked at the origin of the sound. Apparently not him. Except for girls who don't wear veils. Looks like he's Christian. I shook my head. Eventually the boy left me alone in class. Uh. So quiet. If only there was Ga-?!

“Karin?”

I didn't heed Galih's call. I kept staring at the window opposite the classroom door. Tap, tap, tap. The sound of Galih's shoes is getting louder. It means he's getting closer to our seats. Galih sat next to me. That's where the seat is.

“Hei, Marina. Don't sulk. I bought chocolate flavored ice cream.”

I hold up my seat. Then looked at Galih who was carrying two packs of ice cream.

“Ka-carin? you're crying?”

“Not really. Just–”

“Not lie. I know that you're sick in the world about that weird kid. Nih, the pain must be gone if you eat ice cream.”

Take a chocolate ice cream pack. I'm sure it's chocolate ice cream. If not, the ice cream company that wraps another ice cream other than chocolate with this wrap, then I'm sure. The person who designs may have an abstract art spirit. Back to the story. Galih had finished his ice cream. But his cheeks and mouth were smitten with ice cream.

“Aduh. Galih-kun is like a child. Here let me cleanin.”

“I can clean myself, Karin.” Galih whines like a toddler. He is taller and bigger than me.

I smiled a little. I'll remember this incident. Events I never forgot.

Since then, Galih and I have been best friends. Unfortunately, we split up class time. I'm in class 7-A, while Galih is in class 7-B. But, break time, we're like siblings. Nempel. Once we exchanged cell phone numbers or just accompanied him to go to a bookstore to buy a mystery book. But, that sweet event must stop. It's all my fault for forcing myself. I can't stem the feeling of my tribe from Galih. I tried to shoot him too. But, Galih instead went from before me without making a sound. That was the first time I cried for a guy.

Fortunately, I have two friends who are always there when I need them. Her name is Beautiful and Farel. Indah always coordinated my movements to not be too rash about Galih. While Farel always helped me about what men liked and disliked.

Days change, years change. I don't feel like I've become a senpai aka senior or upperclassman. This year I will move out of here. My dad said his boss would move Dad's job in Bandung. Well, at least I'm not gonna fall here waiting for Galih to see me again.

“Sorry, excuse me sir. Karin called the principal.”

My daydreams were spoiled because hearing my name seemed to be stuck–pautkan with the principal. I was afraid to see who the headmaster told me to call. I'm petrifying. He's the guy I've always liked. Galih called me again. There's a stir in my heart. I felt so happy that I wanted to jump and hug Akashi from the Kuroko no Basuke anime. Okay, that's too much.

“Oh, nak Galih yes. Karin today sensei let you be free from my lesson hours. Because I know the principal is very long when talking.”

At that moment I was very happy free from math lessons Puji-sensei or praise sir. Suddenly I feel like a complimentary sir like Akashi. I want to hug her!

Our trip to the principal's room was quite far away. That's because my class is at the end of the school corner. While the principal's room is near the school gate.

“Er. Subterfuge. How's your academic grade?” I asked to open the conversation.

No answer from Galih. I also took a breath. I-i know. It's all my fault if he's still angry.

“Lumayan.” I smiled a little. Galih's steps were so wide that I who was wearing a skirt was overwhelmed by her pursuit.

The Principal's Room.

We finally reached the principal's room. I don't know why the principal called me an ordinary student. Unlike Kirana who is always the champion of one math race in the province or Yudha who won every basketball race with her gangmates. Actually I prefer to call the Yudha gang by the name of Kisedai. Because Kisedai always win when playing basketball.

“Ehm. Just go straight to the point. I asked you two to come here to represent the IPS subject race. Because I know your IPS value is best among others.”

I'm beleaguered. A galley? Is the IPS value high? At the time, he said that Japan was in

“I already know that Japan is in East Asia.” Sneaky.

Hehehe. Turns out he already knows. I also want to know how he feels when he finds out that Japan is not in Europe.

“Uhm. So nak Galih and kak Karina want to be the representative of this race?”

We both nodded at the same time.

“Then, your preparation time is a week from now.”

—

I'm back dumbfounded. This house. Galih's house is huge. Twice my house. Moreover, the second-level Galih house.

“No need to worry. Consider it your own home.”

How could I not be sad! when I entered the living room, it was clear that this house was home to a friend. Errs. And I feel like a princess. Haha.

“Ayo, we go to the back page only.” invite Galih.

I just agree to his invitation. Before going to the backyard, I passed through 2 rooms and then the stairs that definitely go to the top floor and then 2 aisles out of nowhere to where the opposite and a super clean kitchen like in a five-star restaurant. In the backyard I saw a picnic table with an umbrella on it. Wow, cool. Waitaminute! I didn't see wrong. Next to it is also a swimming pool and it looks deep.

“Sit here only yes. What do you want to drink?”

“Ehm. It's up to you, Galih.”

He tilted his head. Why is he confused? I feel like I'm saying his name right.

“You used to call me –Kun. Why not again?”

“Er. Ga-galih-kun.”

Galih showed her flat face, then went to the kitchen to get a drink. I sat quietly in the picnic chair. A little humming to dispel boredom.

“Hahs. Galih-kun lama” My Inner. Suddenly someone patted me on the shoulder.

“Who are you?”

I'm rattled. This guy is Galih, right? “A-I'm her friend Galih-kun.”

“Galih-kun? you're Galih's girlfriend, aren't you? Baka otouto turns out to be able to attract the attention of girls yes!” really, who is this guy?

Jduag!!! What's that noise?

“O-onee-chan! don't bother Karin.” Galih came with two glass cups containing orange juice. Wait first. Galih called this guy, Onee-chan. Means this guy is Big Brother Galih. Well. She is beautiful and her skin is white.

“Galih-kun call onee-chan?”

Galih just nodded. While the woman who approached me earlier instead called out indistinctly, “Oh! eventually. After waiting thirteen years from he was born until now. finally the otouto breed has a girl who will accompany him, that girl-?!”

“Onee-chan, stop. You made Karin shy.”

Galih's right. My cheeks feel warm until I bow. I don't want anyone to see the reddish hue that adorns my cheeks right now. I'm really embarrassed.

“Oh, yes? I think he's really happy.” Galih is just a head bobble, “Include, my name is Risa. Galih's brother who likes Japanese anime!”

“Kak Risa likes Japanese anime?” I'm timid.

“Yes! my goal is to become a famous comic!”

Well, that's my introduction to Big Brother Galih. Not much happened, only that he asked me about how I and Galih got acquainted. A week later the race was held at SMP Pancasila. The news of the champion was announced a week later and the first champion was me! Oh, how happy I am. I have never won a single race. That's because I've never been to any race. And on the first occasion I became champion one! for Galih, reportedly he got the champion of hope one. At least it's better than not winning.

Our relationship went better afterwards. Galih so often greet me when passing by. But all that sweet stuff has to end again. She moved schools in early October. I'm sad very sad. I prayed that it was just bird news. I was wrong again. She is beautiful and I miss her. At the end of November my family and I moved to Bandung. As Father promised, I was given the chance one day before to say goodbye to my friends. Unfortunately, there is no Galih here. Hmm, how is Galih.

—

Eight years. Eight years since their last meeting.

A black-haired girl is now walking against the current between the sea of people in the big city - Jakarta. The jet-black hair of the girl's back now looks a little disheveled, considering that from earlier the girl hit people who alternately passed near her. On both hands is a map containing the important files he needs to apply for his new workplace.

The girl named Irana Karin continues to walk in the sea of humans without even intending to stop her steps. Sometimes the girl's body feels shabby when accidentally her body is hit by people whose body size is much larger than her body. But just as the girl turned her gaze to the circular watch in her hand, the girl's body was pushed up, causing the 21-year-old girl to fall to her feet. Sakura immediately turned back her consciousness and cleared the files that were now splattered on the ground.

And the girl's view was blocked by a hand that helped clean up the scattered files. The helper then rose from his squatting position, followed by Karin who was now freeing her skirt hit by the ground. When Karin wanted to thank him for help, she was surprised by something unexpected.

“Te-thank you?”

“We meet again, yes. Karin.”

Because after all the couples are separated in the end the red thread wrapped around their two fingers that will lead them back. Love knows no distance and no time