When Potatoes Fall in Love

17

“Uuugghhh, why it hurts so much,” Nadin shrieked while squeezing his stomach. Since yesterday he felt uncomfortable with the cramping in that area.

I why the hell ?! batin Nadin while stirring his fried rice.

“Nadin why ?” ask Damara who had breakfast with Nadin that morning.

“Nadin's stomach is just a little sore,” replied Nadin started scooping his neckline.

“If it hurts, don't go to school. We go to the hospital after breakfast.” Damara looks worried and then takes warm water for her son.

“No need, Mom, Na-”-Nadin was surprised to see the wall clock that already showed at 06:30-“Nadin late, Mom !” nadin quickly finished his breakfast.

“Loh, he said sick.” Damara hurriedly placed the warm water in front of Nadin.

“Udah does not hurt anymore, Nadin departs yes, Bu.” Nadin immediately drank the water as soon as the rice on his plate ran out within two minutes. He kissed Damara's hand and rushed off to school.

I'm late, I hope I don't meet Aidan, Nadin's mind while pedaling his bike.

Nadin snorted in annoyance because what happened did not always live up to his expectations. This morning he even met Aidan in front of the gate of his house that he used to pass. Although nervous, Nadin tried to ignore him.

Because of a long shower, I got late and met him, grumbled Nadin scowled.

“Nadin,” call Aidan who is now next to Nadin.

“I have no business with you,” ketus Nadin without looking at Aidan.

“But, I have business with you.” Aidan gets ahead of Nadin and unfolds his bike to block Nadin.

“What do you want ?! You told me I was sloppy and senile. So don't talk to me even if you have business with me. Later you will get angry and angry. Now, quickly move aside !” nadin Cerocos as soon as he stopped his bike in front of Aidan.

“Risleting your skirt is open,” Aidan said without commenting on Nadin's nagging.

Nadin blinked his eyes several times because he believed and did not believe what Aidan said. He immediately felt the back of his skirt, his eyes widened when he knew the speech of the school prince was true. As fast as lightning he pulled his zipper open.

“Thank you. T-please don't remember the incident this morning,” pinta Nadin looked down embarrassed.

Huuuhuha. If anyone could die of shame, I would have died long ago. Too many embarrassing things have happened to me. Am I really that careless ? batin Nadin put his head to sleep at the front garden table of his class.

Nadin raised his head when he felt someone holding his hair. He turned to the side and found Saka already standing beside him.

“So your hair touched the paving block, so I lifted up,” said Saka while sitting in front of Nadin.

“So I don't know, thank you,” said Nadin while cleaning the tip of his hair.

“You don't talk too formally to me, we've known you for a long time. Talk relax.”

“Oh, yes. Alright. But, brother what business with sa-”-Nadin shut his mouth-“I mean, brother what business do I have?”

Saka smiled at Nadin's behavior.

“No business. I just wanted to get to you because I just happened to see you,”

“Ooh. Oh yes, thank you for teaching me PR Chemistry yesterday.”

“Sama-sama. If you have PR Chemistry, you can come to the store. I'll help you there.”

“Eh ? I, he means I can not arbitrarily disturb Saka.”

“I don't feel disturbed, instead I'm happy to be able to help you.” Saka was pleased to have successfully launched his mode to approach Nadin.

“Then, the day after I went to the sister store to do PR again. Can ?”

“Bby,” sahut Saka while smiling.

Nadin returned Saka's smile and shifted his gaze elsewhere. His brows furrowed when he saw Aidan sitting with a student on a park bench not far from his current place.

The one who was with Aidan was the school's daughter, right ? nadin asked himself.

As soon as school came home, Nadin threw himself into bed. His mind floated to Aidan who was sitting with the school daughter. Her feelings became unpleasant just by thinking about that.

Are they dating ? nadin's mind guessed the relationship between the two of them.

Do I need to ask Dira about their relationship ? Dira usually knows gossip at school. Ish ! Better just ask, I do not like to be curious like this, muttered Nadin and then took his cellphone lying on the table near his bed.

📨Me :

Dira, are you healthy ?

📩Dira:

Yes, Nadin.

📩Dira:

I heard that there are upperclassmen who always call you potatoes, is that true ?!🤔

Eh ?! He knows where ? He has not been to school for two days, ck ck ck. Actually, who is the information agent ? Nadin shook his head in awe at Dira's speed knowing the gossip at school.

📨Me :

Aye, right. But, there's something I want to ask you.

📩Dira:

What is that ?😏

Nadin's heart suddenly skipped a beat as he was about to ask Aidan.

📨Me :

What kind of face soap is right for me ?

Huaaaaa, in the end I was embarrassed to ask, Nadin's mind as he rolled around unruffled in his bed.

📩Dira :

What is this ?! 😱 I didn't read wrong did I ? Jesus ! Nadin, you're a big boy. Ok, tomorrow I will also go to school. After school I will accompany you. I can't wait for tomorrow.😁

📨Me :

Thank ye.😊

“Why is he so excited,” shrewd Nadin smiled.

The next day Nadin left school as usual so he did not meet with Aidan. However, he felt strange when at school Aidan did not touch him even though they were passing by. Normally, the boy would definitely look at her while giving a mockery to her.

I asked him not to talk to me. But, why am I even sad when she ignores me ? I should be calm and happy, why did it turn out this way ? batin Nadin while walking in the corridor of the beauty product section.

“Ah ? I-yes. Thanks.” Nadin took the face soap from Dira and read it carefully.

After two hours of walking around, Nadin finally finished shopping. He didn't think he would buy so many things. Facial soap, bath scrub, facial cleanser, powder, lipgloss, lotion, face cream, face mask, mascara, until eyeliner into the shopping cart.

“I don't need this,” said Nadin taking mascara and eyeliner in his basket.

“That's a gift for you, someday you'll need it. Do not be rejected, you never want to accept my gift,” said Dira while embracing Nadin to the cashier.

“Thank you for accompanying me here, thank you also for your gift” said Nadin put his groceries in a bicycle basket.

“Iya. Next time, take me again if you need make up,” said Dira.

“But, what happened ? I still can't believe you'll buy that many cosmetics.” Dira squinted his eyes while smiling at Nadin.

“Ah, that...I just want to try it,” said Nadin while nodding his head.

Dira gave a suspicious look when he saw Nadin nervously being questioned like that.

“Do you like someone ?”

“Eh ! No, i-uuugghh.” Nadin suddenly squeezed his stomach which returned pain.

“Why ?”

“My stomach hurts. You go home, be careful.”

After Dira passed with his car, Nadin began pedaling his bike to go home. In the middle of the trip, he re-thought Dira's question about her suddenly buying cosmetics.

I don't want to be seen in front of Aidan. The school daughter who was with Aidan yesterday looked beautiful and clean. Unlike me who is like this, inner Nadin after finding his reason for buying those things.

The next day, Nadin and his classmates flocked to the library during Indonesian language lessons. Today they are tasked with looking for some examples of the types of advertising they can find in newspapers.

“OMG, Nadin ! In the corner there is Rudi !” peekik Dira's. He squeezed Nadin's hand because he was happy to see his bluff was in the library as well.

“Iya, right.” Nadin smiled seeing Dira so excited.

“There are three empty seats nearby. Later, I'll sit on the right. You can sit on his left,” obviously Dira began to compose not type his approach mode which is in on mode.

“Eeeh ?! You want to sit next to him ? Later your legs can be weak lunglai.” Nadin furrowed his brows in shock at the courage of his friend.

“No, I'll hold it. When can I sit next to him. This is a good opportunity for me. Come !” Dira embraces Nadin's hand and approaches Rudi who is sitting alone.

Nadin chose to sit with a seat distance from Rudi. He did not want the person Dira liked to feel uncomfortable because he was sitting between the two of them. However, the edges of Nadin who feel uncomfortable because it turns out Aidan who has a seat next to Rudi. He was grateful not to sit right next to Aidan's friend because he did not want to be considered a chair grabber.

Previously, Nadin had been looking for examples of the types of advertisements in newspapers. So, now he was just silent as he continued to feel his heart beating like he was whispering while sitting next to Aidan.

Over time Nadin's face looked grim because Aidan ignored him, but they had met a look but Aidan did not issue a single word to him.

He didn't say anything to me. Did he not want to apologize for his rude remarks at that time ? But, I didn't actually expect him to apologize. Right now, I just want him to greet me. I want to talk to him, even if it's just a little. I'm not comfortable with how I feel if he ignores me like this, Nadin said in his heart.

Kreeeeek

The sound of the chair that Nadin caused while pushing his chair back made some students and students who were there turn to him. But, the disturbing sound did not apply to Aidan who still continued to focus on his task. With a sullen face, Nadin went to the bookshelf to look for reading materials. As soon as he could, he returned to his seat and read a book called ‘10 Most Influential People in Indonesia’.

Why should I be tired of thinking about him ?! He is indeed a spicy-mouthed infuriating person who has no guilt. If he doesn't want to apologize, yes ! I did not expect that from him, Nadin grumbled as he opened the first sheet with a slight roughness.

After only seven minutes of reading, an unbearable drowsiness began to attack Nadin. He was upset because every time he read a book he was always sleepy. He came to think that the book is just like the song nina bobo which is very powerful to make him quickly sleepy and sleep. Finally he put his head to the table and covered his face with the book he had taken.

“Sorry Teacher, I accidentally fell asleep.” Nadin gasped and immediately woke up when he felt his hand slide.

“Nadin, did you sleep?” tanya Dira who was currently gawking saw him with Aidan and Rudi.

“Do not care about me, just continue your work,” said Nadin immediately covered his face with both hands.

Dira along with the two boys who were sitting with him immediately shut their mouths to hold back his laughter that was ready to explode. Meanwhile, Nadin did not know what to do, he could only cover his reddened face in embarrassment. He went to the bathroom to wash his face. But, he undoes his intention because the Indonesian language lesson time will end.

“Nadin,” greet Saka who just went into the library to search for books.

At once Aidan's eyes glanced sharply at Saka who he surprised always appeared to greet Nadin.

“Eh, Saka,” said Nadin turned towards Saka.

“I want to find a book and see you here. All right, I'm telling you that tomorrow we're working on PR at the cafe near my shop. Tomorrow my brother's guarding the shop. So, we can relax working on it,” said Saka who did not realize she was being highlighted by Aidan.

Doing PR at the cafe ?! inner Aidan was surprised.

“Oh, ka-”

Nadin turned his head towards Aidan who suddenly threw his face away from him.

Did he purposely nudge my leg ? inner Nadin.

“Then I go there tomorrow. Thank you,” said Nadin continued his sentence that had been cut.

What ?! This careless girl even spoke casually and did not this upperclassman ? gerutu Aidan then stepped on Nadin's foot.

“Aduh,” shrewd Nadin when he felt his feet stepped on, he again turned to Aidan who behaved like he had never done anything.

“Why ?” saka asked when she realized there was a strange thing between the two of them.

“It's okay, brother. We meet him after school, right?” Nadin pretended to smile to hide his irritation at the spicy-mouthed creature.

“Iya. Then I go first.”

Teeeett teeeett teeeett

The bell went off right after Saka left Nadin. Not wanting to pass the time of revenge, Nadin immediately stomped on Aidan's feet hard.

“Thou !” aidan screeched and squinted at Nadin because he knew that his leg was stepped on by the potato maniac girl.

“I did it on purpose. So, I won't apologize,” ketus Nadin then waltzed away with Dira.

“You're interrupting him ?” tanya Rudi closed the book.

“Maybe,” replied Aidan moving out of his chair.

“I think Nadin likes you. I sometimes accidentally catch wet he was looking at you for a long time,” said Rudi.

“Eh ? What is it ? In that case, did you know that someone was approaching you as well?” ask Aidan who has long realized Dira likes Rudi.

“Masa ? How I don't know yes,” said Rudi surprised.

Two teenage boys who were equally insensitive to the behavior of two girls who were liking it were finally out of the library.