Free Ride

                It was Friday afternoon. I’m with my classmates Johan and Cole. We went at school to confirm some matters about our schedules. We were about to go home but I and Johan decided to grab a snack first. We ate nachos and ordered fruit juice (it’s his favorite), then we decided to leave. We were heading at the parking lot, where Johan parked his car, when I saw a familiar car parked in front of the school, its Romer’s. I remembered Romer, my friend, he left me a message at my facebook account that he will fetch me at school and we will go home together, since he is also my neighbor.

Me: Romer! Are you here to fetch me? (I shouted, and saw Romer came out of the car, and I waved at him) Hey Sef, I’m gonna go home with him. Bye!

                I was about to turn around but Johan grabbed my hand, his arms around me.

Johan: I’m taking you home. My car’s there.

Me: Wait, Romer is my neighbor, it’s easier if I will go with him. Romer! (I shouted again and Johan also turned around to look at him)

                Johan’s arm is still wrapped around me. I guess Romer thinks that he is my boyfriend. But that’s impossible, because he’s somewhat in the higher level than me; I guess everyone admires him because of his charm, he’s also talented, he can dance, sing and play musical instruments. One thing that I like about him is that he is humble when we’re together, an oppose to what other students compliment about him.

Romer: It’s okay if you join him, I mean, there’s a lot of next tme, and besides, our house are only a few inch apart. (smiled)

                I heard Johan chuckled.

Me: Okay, I’m really sorry, it’s just that he’s so stubborn. (I looked at Johan and slap his arm)

Johan: Hey, it hurts. (he said exaggeratedly)

Me: Bye! (I waved at Romer and he waved at me too)

                In the end, Johan and I went home together. He fastened my seatbelt, and drove home. How I wish he will treat me like this forever. And here I am, loving him silently.

The Concert

It was Saturday night. I’m happy I could take a rest after a stressful week on school. But unfortunately, my family has a concert to attend to. I just like to stay home but my parents would not allow me. So, I tagged along with them, thought I’ll be seeing some friends. The concert was held at the beach near our house. There is a hill beside the stage. I was amazed because it is truly a hill. I was curious because there was a platform on the peak of it. I don’t understand how it was built there. As my companions are looking for a perfect spot, I excused myself and told my mom that I’m gonna meet some of my friends, but it was a lie. All I need is to be alone. So, I climbed up the hill and after struggling too much to climb the hill, (the hill is so steep it’s hard for me to climb), I reached the peak and was surprised to see some billiard tables (so, this is what the platform for). I went to a corner, facing the stage. It’s a good spot there; I can see the celebrities clearly when they perform. There, I saw a familiar face, playing billiard, alone. It is Meil, the guy who always tell me that I should be his girlfriend. He is not not courting me, and never did he. I know that it’s just a joke and just for fun, I really don’t know what he feels for me. But somehow, I like him. Not because he makes me feel that I’m being loved but because he never fails to make me laugh. He would even ask me, “I love you Janine, will you be my girlfriend?”. I always answer him, “Tomorrow!”, he would smile at me acrazily and say, “That’s a promise, right?” then he would laugh. Sometimes, I would want to believe that he really loves me. Going back, I hid myself behind a pole, so that he wouldn’t notice me. I looked at him again and was surprised when I saw him staring right at me. I looked away and diverted my attention at the stage. The crowd is shouting because a celebrity is singing on stage. I was startled when someone talked beside me.

Meil: Hey, why are you alone here?

Me: I just want to be alone, I’m not used to this event, I mean, in a crowd like this. I need to pull myself out to breathe.

Meil: So am I. (smiled)

Me: Hey, it’s been a while since I last saw you, and I admit that you don’t irritate me anymore. Have you changed?

Meil: Yeah, I changed for the better, because of you. (looked at me)

I didn’t give him a glance because it would be so awkward for me. I admit, I miss him, his jokes, and his laugh.

Meil: Let’s go. (grabbed my hand)

Me: Where to?

Meil: You want to breathe fresh air right?

                I followed him. I was far behind him because the hill is too steep. I had a hard time going down. I was surprised when he went back for me and took my hand. He clasp it gently and we were able to go down smoothly. I don’t know where are we heading but one thing is for sure, he’s still holding my hand. He ran, dragging me along. Then we end up on the seashore, then he released my hand. He ran towards the sea and swam. I sat down on a stone log, I can hear him caling me and inviting me to swim. I just smiled and waved at him. After a few minutes, he dried himself up, changed clothes, and sat beside me. I was watching the sky, the twinkling stars seems to be the most beautiful. He wrapped his arms around me, I looked at him first and after a few seconds, I rest my head on his shoulder. As I watched the sky with him beside me, I figured it out. I’m gonna give this guy a chance to mend this broken heart of mine.