When Potatoes Fall in Love

9

Nadin stretched his body that had been sitting for several hours to hear introductions and lectures from several teachers who alternately entered his class. His eyes cast a glance at the left side of the classroom. He saw his new friends talking to each other and even joking with each other. However, only he was silent without wanting to say much even though some of the schoolgirls had already greeted him.

I would certainly be happy also if I do not have any worries to have friends, inner Nadin who had seen Dira who since the first MOS had been seen familiar with the students in their class.

Everyone sat back neatly when the three OSIS people who had been in charge of their class since yesterday entered the class.

“Decks, now you have a task to make a poem whose theme is about love. For those who do not make according to the theme will be punished,” said Aldo who today changed his hairstyle to like durian skin.

Most of the students in the class gawked at Aldo's orders, not least with Nadin whose mouth was raised when he heard the letter making love poems.

How do I make it ? I have never even dated, muttered Nadin who began to be confused to write what sentence as the opening of his poem. He twirled his pen while waiting for enlightenment to come to him.

He also glanced at Dira who looked fun even to his own smile when writing poetry.

“You didn't make ?” asked Dira who found Nadin looking confused while looking at him.

“I don't know what to write,” replied Nadin propping up his non-taper chin.

“You never liked others or never dated at all?” tanya stopped her finger to write.

Nadin nodded his head to answer Dira's question.

“Then think of someone who can grow your idea,” said Dira again continue his activities.

Who is it ? Joko ? Ah no. I could write a poem about the meaning that I made a love poem about her, Nadin thought.

“Ten minutes to go yes,” said Dena reminding them of the deadline.

Nadin panicked even more, fearing that he would be punished if he did not make a poem. Accidentally, his eyes were directed towards Aidan who was writing. Instantly, many ideas sprung up in his head. Nadin began writing quickly.

Nadin let out a sigh of relief when his poem was finished in time. He gave his work to Aldo who went around collecting their poems.

“How is your poem ?” tanya whispered to Nadin.

“Normally, thank you for your suggestion,” said Nadin slightly smiled.

“Sama-sama. You know, I'm so happy to be told to do a poem like this. So, my pent-up feelings can be channeled,” said Dira getting closer to Nadin.

“You mean ?” asked Nadin who did not understand Dira's words.

“I like someone, he is also a new student here. But I never dared to talk to him. So, I expressed all my feelings in the poem,” explained Dira who chose to study in public school to follow the first man she liked in her life.

“Aah. I see,” said Nadin nodded his head. He was so amazed by the honesty of the jolly girl.

Nadin then turned his gaze toward the OSIS who seemed excited to read their poetry. His eyes were fixed on Dena who was smiling as she read one of the poems. Dancing who was one of their class in charge also smiled and showed the poetry he had read to Dena and Aldo. The three of them shared a smile after reading the poem together inwardly.

“We have got two poems that the owner will read. So, for those named directly forward to class,” said Aldo while holding two sheets of poetry.

“Aidan Rederick and Nadin Naraya, come forward,” call Aldo.

Students in the class were cheering and applauding for various reasons. Some are happy because the poem is not chosen and some are happy because they will see an exciting show. While Nadin did not think that the ridiculous poem he made could be chosen. With a heavy heart, heavy legs, and heavy steps, Nadin finally advanced forward following Aidan who had already advanced. He was surprised to see Aidan who still put on a cold and relaxed face even though he was in an embarrassing state. The two of them took the poem that Aldo had given them.

“You two are facing each other huh. The first to read the poem was Nadin. When finished, Aidan immediately read the poem as well,” said Tari gave directions.

Nadine :

Hope

In that lonely alley I took off your loss under the drizzle

I looked until your shadow was lost at the end of the road

Days passed, I passed by keeping your promise

Do you even remember ?

The promises we make under the drizzle that accompanies our separation

I hope you remember and come to me soon

But, uh,

If you can't meet me

Just meet me in my dreams

That's…

That's enough for me who never dreamed of you

However, if you come

I just wanted to say that I like you

Aidan :

Wanted

I am not good at stringing words into a poem

I just have a simple sentence

Justjust listen…

I'm looking for you

to see you

to keep my promise

Some day…

When I found you

I'll tell you, I like you

“Cie-cieeee, that's the first word that comes out of the lips of the kids in that class including the OSIS.

They clapped and cheered after hearing the poems of Nadin and Aidan. Meanwhile, the two of them only looked at each other after they finished reading the poem.

Nadin was a little amazed to Aidan who did not even see the paper and seemed to directly talk to him. Nadin's face turned red after Aidan said the last sentence in his poem. Excited, Tari took Nadin and Aidan to another class so they could read more poetry.

After school, Nadin immediately threw himself into the bed. He had already rolled around a few times there while ruffling his hair to get rid of the memory of reading the poem. He felt annoyed that his match status became tarnished when other children including Dira considered him to have dated, because he was able to make such poetry.

I. I only remember Aidan, muttered Nadin and hid his face behind the doll.

In the afternoon, Dira and Aidan argue with each other because they both do not find a snack or biscuits that cost fifteen thousand. In fact, those in the red group must bring food, they can bring any food and any amount. The origin of the price should fit fifteen thousand, should not be more and should not be less. That's what makes them quarrel because even though they have been around in the store, they still do not get the right price.

“You just stay here. Let me go buy,” said Aidan ended the debate.

“But you have to buy me too, the price should be fitting !” dira's orders were finally able to sit on the sofa after getting tired of walking around.

Aidan breezes out of his mansion without obeying Dira's orders. He continued walking even though Dira shouted to him who had gotten into the car.

“Basic brash cousin sister, how dare she ignore me,” grumbled Dira whose lips already look like a duck because of manyun.

“Hah, where should I find snacks at the right price ?” lirih Nadin after coming out of the Airlangga store without getting anything.

He also guided his bike with a giant step. His forehead continued to wrinkle as he was thinking about how to solve that problem.

“Do you intend to bump into me after peeking at me on the toilet ?” aidan asked when Nadin's front tyre hit him while walking in the opposite direction.

“Ah ?! Sorry,” said Nadin was about to avoid Aidan. However, Aidan quickly pulled his hand.

“He-hey, what are you doing ?!” nadin asked in surprise as she tried to take her hand off from Aidan's tight grip.

“What do you think ?” asked Aidan to raise his eyebrows.

“I-ituu, tomorrow we will discuss the problem. It's already dark, I want to quickly find a snack.” Nadin turned his gaze away from being unable to return Aidan's sharp gaze.

Is he upset that I keep avoiding him ? He looks angry, inner Nadin whose hands begin to feel cold because of the night air.

"Do you have any snacks to bring tomorrow ?" ask Nadin.

"Not yet" said Aidan without taking his eyes off Nadin.

“Ah, how about we make a deal ? I'll help you find the jajan. After that, let me go,” proposed Nadin with sparkling eyes staring at Aidan because he had found the idea to get snacks at the right price.

“How do you do ?” tanya Aidan loosened his grasp.

“Follow me. We will go to the stall,” replied Nadin.

“Before,” Aidan waved his hand calling his driver named Mr. Rio-”please grab the rope,” pinta Aidan who did not want to let go of Nadin's hand.

“Well,” said Mr. Rio then headed for his car parked on the shop page.

“Hey, what will you do ?!” nadin is shocked to hear Aidan ask for a rope. He thought he would be kidnapped. He took off his bike and ran away. However, Aidan held both of his hands until he banged into the back of a car.

“Ma-sorry, does your back hurt?” asked Aidan who felt Nadin's body hit hard.

“I just accidentally saw you in the toilet, do you have to kidnap me for revenge ?” asked Nadin who was already scared and was about to cry regardless of Aidan's question.

“Heee ? I will not kidnap you,” said Aidan astonished.

“Then why did you tell that person to take the rope?!” nadin asked with emotion.

“It was to tie your bike in my car. Don't think too much,” said Aidan.

“How do I not think excessively ? You told people to take the rope and you didn't want to take me off !” timpal Nadin did not like Aidan's treatment that scared him.

“That's so you don't avoid me anymore,” said Aidan brought his face closer to Nadin's face.

“Ka-you are too close!” Nadin pushed Aidan when he saw the driver had arrived.

Nadin was forced to get into Aidan's car because his bike was tied to the top of Aidan's red car that looked luxurious. The car also stopped in front of a stall that sold various snacks at retail prices.

“Select snacks you like until the price is fifteen thousand,” command Nadin when they are already standing in front of the stall.

Nadin then asked the merchant at the stall to record the names of the snacks they took along with the price. Nadin is happy because his shopping is now enough fifteen thousand.

“What's the problem we use a note like this ?” asked Aidan after receiving his shopping note in the form of handwriting on a piece of paper.

“Of course it's okay. They only ask us to shop fifteen thousand and do not forbid us to shop anywhere. Explain as I said earlier if tomorrow you are asked by OSIS brother about this note,” obviously Nadin was satisfied because he even had a reason to fight if tomorrow he was scolded.

“True too,” said Aidan while smiling because he was amazed by Nadin's idea.

Deg

Adorable, Nadin murmured as his heart skipped a beat as he watched Aidan pull a smile on his thin, red lips.

The next day, Dira suddenly hugs Nadin as soon as he gets to class and finds Nadin sitting on his own as usual.

“Nadiiin, thank you for helping me buy snacks. I'll change your money,” Dira said taking off her plastic bag.

“No need. It was just a thank you because you helped me earlier too,” said Nadin while wearing his red cone hat before the OSIS came to check the completeness as they usually do.

Tin tiiinnn

The sound of car horns and motorbikes that passed accompanied Nadin's step led his bike to go home. He smiled with relief as the MOS activities had ended today. But, he felt that there was something strange when he remembered that Aidan who always gave a cold look to him would no longer be in class with him.

I should be happy because we are no longer in class, Nadin muttered.

Is it because their names are similar that I keep thinking about him ? nadin asked himself who kept looking ahead with a blank look.

Ah, nevermind. No need to think about it anymore. Nadin continued his footsteps guiding the bicycle that had broken its tires when he had just exited the school gate.

Damara let Nadin sleep until late at night after the boy had lunch in the afternoon. He woke Nadin when the wall clock in his living room showed at nineteen.

“Bu, tomorrow is Sunday. Can we go visit dad ?” asked Nadin who since childhood never came to his father's grave.

“Sorry, Son. Tomorrow this mother has an appointment with the owner of a furniture store that will bring chairs and tables,” said Damara who suddenly stopped her sewing activities.

“How about next week ?” nadin's proposal put down the lesson schedule paper that he had read since.

“Iya dear,” sahut Damara then sighed heavily. In his heart he prayed that they would not meet Naraya's great mistress.

“Nak, I want to give this to you.” Damara pulls out a new phone for Nadin.

“Hp ? Nadin will still have a phone given by Aidan's parents when his birthday first,” Nadin said seeing android phones that are in great demand by people.

“That's been a long time, son. This is a gift because you can already enter that High School. But, I have one condition,” said Damara.

“What is it, Ma ?” asked Nadin who finally felt very happy because he got a new phone.

“You can't have social media,” Damara replied with a serious face.