I'm used to you, with you. It never occurred to me that the end was not with you. How about you? Is it the same as me?
I woke up early in the morning because I had to curl the bottom of my hair, now there are several short strands of hair adorning the top of my forehead, cutting bangs is something I do quite often, especially when I'm in a good mood like today.
I went into the clothing room to see what shoes would match with a short white leather span skirt and a fluffy hot-pink sweater that was a little big and a bit short at the bottom.
My choice fell on Corto Moltedo and Jimmy Choo, this is difficult because they are both the best. Finally, I took a picture of the two pairs of shoes and then sent it to El with the caption
DATE! NEED HELP, ASAP!
Luckily El immediately replied to my message,
Call the emergency immediately! Oh my God. Show me the dress!
Then I took a picture of my armor and sent it back to El.
My phone rings again,
Where to go?
Don't know. I replied.
Okay, this is hard. If so, who do you go with?
Jeffyin..? A little hesitant when typing his name.
El didn't reply to my messages, she called. "Okay, the porridge that time was quite suspicious. Explain to me! How close have you two been?" El asked at length.
"Not too close, El," I explained.
"How many times have you two kissed?" El began to interrogate.
"Twice...?" I answered carefully.
"Where?" she investigated.
"In my room and then in the garden next to the library," I answered then a scream from the other end of the phone sounded very loud.
"Okay. Fine. I think it's better with Corto Moltedo, you don't have to be afraid of suffering because Jeffyin understands how to treat women." El's voice sounded back to normal. "Listen, I know you're a nice person but Jeffyin is a too kind type of a person, he treats all women almost perfectly. In all my life knowing him, he's only been friends with a lot of women but never dated them." El explained very seriously.
"Is that so?" I asked doubtfully.
"This may sound a little strange, but I hope you won't hurt him." El's voice weakened slightly.
"I'll try my best. Thanks for the shoe suggestion." I tried to change the atmosphere.
"Everything to you, honey. Good luck with the date! Let me know, don't forget." Calls early in the morning with El ended.
I thought carefully about El's words while taking a bath, Jeffyin is a good person, but I doubt his true feelings, I mean this is Paris, and everyone is free to kiss right? I'm just adjusting myself, besides he's not a stupid guy whose the only thing he do was play, so kissing him isn't stupid.
I took my phone that I put on the towel, opened my Instagram, and again typed someone's name in the search box. The result is still not there, the account is deactivated. Another question comes up in my mind, does he hate me?
I closed my eyes tightly and chose not to think about anything now but after a minute passed I heard a faint knocking sound coming from my door, it was getting louder and clearer and someone was shouting my name "Rain! Aubrey! Are you in there? Rain! Open the door, Aubrey!"
I immediately took my bathrobe and randomly wrapped it around my body while running forward to open the door, how surprised I was when the door opened Jeffyin, Gallant and Nethan stood in front of the door with panicked faces. The three of them were surprised when they saw me and immediately turned their backs on me, "Oh, shit!" Jeffyin screamed.
I immediately went inside to put on my bathrobe properly and then came back out, Gallant and Nethan were no longer there, only Jeffyin was still standing there with his back to me. I tugged at the hem of Jeffyin's shirt for him to turn around, "What's wrong? Why are you knocking on the door so hard?" I asked confused.
"I've shouted your name and knocked on your door a thousand times, but there's no answer. Why didn't you pick up your phone? I thought something happen!" he said with a bit of a snap and a frustrated face.
"I'm just taking bath, Jeffyin," I explained. He ruffled his blonde hair and let out a long breath. "What are you doing here looking for me, didn't you say at 10 o'clock we leave?"
Jeffyin looked at me in disbelief "Look at the clock, it's already past 10."
"Oh Tuhan!" I immediately closed the door and got ready.
***
I used everything I had prepared without missing a single one. Finally, after a week cooped up on campus I had time to play outside. Jeffyin wore a white t-shirt with a black jacket and jeans, his blond hair was neatly tied back.
"Where are we going?" I asked him in my tone as flat as possible.
"Have lunch," he answered as he continued to stare straight ahead. His left hand is busy controlling the steering wheel while his right hand is leaning on the glass while biting his index finger, "You're hungry, aren't you?" now he looks at me.
"Yup," I answered briefly, I took out my phone to take a picture. Since getting here I haven't posted anything on my official Instagram account, I just keep posting photos on my second account.
When the camera is on, I lift my phone high enough to get a middle close-up, line the short strands of hair across my forehead, and open-close my eyelids a few times, forcing them to look even bigger.
I took some pictures for about ten minutes because I ran out of style, I took out the orange lipstick from my pocket, put it on, then posed again. Different from the style I used earlier, I now lower my phone a few inches below my face. It's the maximum cute mode. The hair that had been flowing neatly behind me now I made it loose forward, there was a crisp laugh from someone who was driving right next to me. I turned to him while still pouting my lips like a child asking for a kiss, his laughter only deepened when I did that.
I decided to ignore him, and focus on this photo session.
Finally, the car pulled over and entered a parking area that managed to make me gape. McDonald's. For whatever reason, is he kidding? "We gonna eat here?" I asked, still in disbelief.
"Why? You want to go somewhere else?" he asked, then turned off the engine.
"No, it's perfect." I followed him out of the car.
We sat across from each other at a table by the glass, "So, why choose literature?" I asked. I tried to get closer to him.
"So initially, when I was little my parents, especially my father, had a lot of books in the reading room, most of them are biography and history books, and the rest were my mother's poetry and a couple of novels. Fanette always came to my house and read my mother's books." he stopped when he saw the change in my expression.
How could I'm not, he mentioned another girl's name, or rather the name Fanette. Honestly, I don't like her. Jeffyin held my hand and continued his story, I tried to smile while listening to Jeffyin's story again.
"Fanette who wanted to study literature first, I still remember it clearly when Fanette came into my room suddenly crying. She asked me to promise to make her dream come true. Together."
"Then?" I asked casually.
He smiled, "Here I am, sitting in front of you." he joked.
"Is that all, because Fanette asked for it?" I don't accept.
He just shrugged his shoulders and laughed in satisfaction. Do you know? This is annoying.
Jeffyin gripped the fingertips of my right hand, watching every inch of my nail trim. "I was fourteen at the time," still staring at my fingers, "Fanette asked me while she crying so hard I couldn't refuse."
I took a deep breath, then pulled my hand as the waitress delivered a large portion of croissants and french fries as well as several bottles of mayonnaise and sauce. Jeffyin pulled my hand back as the waiter left "How can I eat if you hold my hand like this?" I said annoyed.
"Easy," he answered then took some french fries and pointed them to my mouth. I couldn't help but laugh at his childish behavior. "Show me your photos in Indonesia," he asked.
"What for?" I asked, then grabbed some french fries.
"I want to see it, can't I?" He stroked my hand which he was still holding.
I took my cell phone and gave it to Jeffyin, his face looked very happy. I continued my meal regardless of how busy he was, he laughed a few times and then smiled to himself. I was curious then took my phone and was surprised because what he opened was a photo album containing a collection of my faces. He was still laughing then took the phone back from my hand, "Can I see this?" he asked.
He showed a photo album with OURS in the title, Jeffyin's face was doubtful. I wasn't sure, but I finally nodded in approval.
"I'm fine if it's not allowed," he said, reassuring me.
I laughed curtly, "You're cute, it's not like my nude photo collection or anything."
"Yeah, but maybe a collection of photos of you with your ex," Jeffyin said it without looking at me then put my phone on the table.
"What's the problem if it's true?" It's weird, I think he and all this stuff about me is just a too-too-ordinary thing that people do. Not special. "Jeffyin," I said quietly.
Jeffyin didn't even take a glance. I put my hands on his face and kissed him briefly. I saw his eyes were still closed for a moment, then returned to reveal those blue eyes.
"This is a collection of photos of me and my best friend anyway," I said in a slightly mocking tone then handed him my cell phone.
Jeffyin accepted, "Sorry," he said guiltily.
"Yeah, I'm fine," I said then returned to focus on the french fries in front of me.
This time Jeffyin didn't laugh when he saw my gallery, he just smiled. I give him a few pieces of potato, the portion of this potato is too big for me to eat alone.
"You photo maniacs, my God." he said in disbelief, "Dozens of photos for one moment? You guys are crazy."
"That's why they are my best friends, we go crazy when we are together."
"Yeah, really crazy," Jeffyin said then my cell phone rang quite loudly.
Without asking me, Jeffyin immediately picked it up. "Good afternoon," he said sweetly. I tried to retrieve my cell phone but what can I do, Jeffyin's body is taller and bigger than mine.
"Yeah right," Jeffyin answered someone on the other end of the line.
"Sorry but Rain is busy with his fries," Jeffyin replied while stuffing the french fries into my mouth.
"Okay, I'll tell her, good afternoon miss," Jeffyin said even sweeter than before, easy to guess that it was a girl who called me.
"You're crazy," I said then took my cell phone, it was Rosa who called.
"What's wrong if I answer your phone call," Jeffyin answered innocently.
"Satisfied?" I asked.
"Not yet, because there are some albums with passwords that I can't see," he said looking straight into my eyes. The sentence he intended for my photo album.
"This is privacy, Jeffyin," I answered half-jokingly.
He showed a disapproving face, "Then make me one." he asked.
"I promise nothing," I answered casually, still annoyed with him.
"What do I need to do to get it?" Jeffyin was enthusiastic, it was clear from his tone.
"There are no definite conditions, I will make it if I'm sure." I took it seriously.
Jeffyin seemed annoyed and didn't talk about it anymore. He prefers to play with his cellphone, not touching the french fries at all, not even looking at me, this is annoying because his hand is still holding mine but all his attention is on his cellphone.
"Could you please put on a better face?" he suddenly said while I was ruffling these fries. "I need the best results, Rain." his eyes were still on that stupid phone.
"What do you mean?" I asked unconcernedly.
"Smile," he pleaded, not taking his eyes off it. I did not comply and put on a sullen face.
He just laughed "You will regret it, Rain."
"I don't think so." I replied annoyed, "Okay, I can't finish all of this, you have to take responsibility." I sue.
"Why should I be in charge of this?" he asked, trying to get an explanation.
"Because you're busy yourself with that stupid cell phone and ignoring me." I am annoyed.
Jeffyin wanted to laugh but he seemed to be holding it in. He called the waiter and asked him to wrap the remaining fries, I pulled my hand from his grip. Instead of persuading me or anything he was playing with his cell phone until the waiter came back with a large package that contained fries.
***
In his car, Jeffyin was busy with the steering wheel and fries on his lap. "I have to buy a couple of things, do you want to come in or stay?" he asked as the car pulled over to a CD shop.
"I am coming along,"
The two of us got out of the car and entered a small door with some holographic decoration, the shop is quite big. Several shelves lined up containing millions of cd players from Parisian musicians, there was a place to play the CDs, LED screens, and a large sofa.
Jeffyin's two hands tightly gripped my shoulders, "I promise, it won't be long." he said, those blue eyes right above me.
I nodded slowly and suddenly Jeffyin kissed my cheek briefly and then darted away behind the rack. I tried to find my pleasure and browsed some CDs. I think I'm in the corner of a local band's music CD, judging by the tracklists on some of it in French.
While trying to read a song title, the notification sound from my cellphone rang. An account named @_nthnl tagged me in a photo post, and how surprised I was to see myself in a nightgown holding an umbrella in the middle of campus when it was raining. Another notification came in, this time the account owner added me as a friend.
I'm curious about who he is, I can't believe it when that person's profile is displayed on the cellphone screen, Nethan! Alright, looks like I don't need to go overboard about using my face without permission because Nethan's photo is really good. I laughed a little while reading the caption that Nethan made 'Girl in capture #inthemiddleoftherain'.
I'm typing a comment 'Pay me!' while walking towards the large sofa. Do you know the crazy thing that happened after? About a hundred accounts added me as a friend, and I don't know how many comments appeared. I prefer to focus on this post, read all the comments written there, and reload it several times, there are several accounts that I know like @pter_ who wrote '@lukee__ show-off. ' @mr.Damien with comments 'I think I need her for the final project ' and @queenEl 'ma hot girl!'.
Immediately too many notifications came in because of Nethan's actions, I opened a DM and saw some people I didn't know sent me messages. Among those piles of people tucked a DM from Lista,
Cek Line buru!
That message Lista sent this morning, I closed Instagram and immediately saw the incoming chat on Line. There is an incoming chat in the OURS group.
Tadi gua nemu, buka deh nes @sa Lista updates.
A link is listed,
Itu apaan tta? I asked immediately.
Page perusahaan gitu, buka aja Ness, she replied.
Emang ada apaan disitu? Rosa responded.
Ada fotonya Arsya, kayanya dia kerja disitu deh Lista explain.
@sa Rosa tagged me, a sign that needed an immediate response.
Ga nongol-nongol ih si Nessa Rosa said irritated.
Do you know? My heart was breaking, I finally got news from Ibam. Just as I was about to open the link Lista gave, Jeffyin appeared with a pile of CDs in his hand. "Wait a minute, I just have to pay for it," he said, then Jeffyin walked over to the cashier.
I walked over to Jeffyin, choosing to see the link later when I got to the dorm.
"I bought this, we'll watch it together when we get to the dorm, okay?" he asked me while showing the CD movie Eiffel I'm in love.
I can't believe Jeffyin got this CD, a film from Indonesia. "How is that possible? This is an Indonesian film, why can it be sold here?"
He laughed crisply "This is how humans take advantage of what's called the Internet." said Jeffyin, his face so proud.
We got to Jeffyin's dorm too late because I asked him to stay on the road a little longer, so Jeffyin drove the car non-stop until I was satisfied to see the lights along the road. As a result, Jeffyin said he could only watch one movie, and I couldn't stay in his room or vice versa.
Jeffyin's room differed greatly from mine, not in size but layout. Only the location of the entrance, windows, wardrobe, and bathroom are the same.
A medium bed shaped like a sofa facing the LED on the wall parallel to the entrance and a glass table directly below it, behind it is a large carpet that is half the size of the room with a giant bookshelf next to the window facing a sizable screen with messy PlayStation devices on it. on the carpet, between the bookshelf and the PlayStation lies a work desk facing the window, a large refrigerator next to the bookshelf, and dozens of pairs of shoes lined to the entrance...
"I need a change of clothes, Jeffyin," I shouted at the person in the bathroom.
"Just take it," he replied, his voice muffled by the shower.
I chose a long-sleeved shirt and a pair of dark blue socks.
"Is it okay to use my face wash?" Jeffyin asked as he came out of the bathroom. I threw the small towel that Jeffyin gave me earlier on his head, his hair is still wet.
"You're not a baby, Jeffyin," I said laughing a little.
Jeffyin dries his hair with the towel I gave him while walking closer, making my body can't help but walk backward until I finally touch the bed, there's no way out.
Jeffyin was still casually drying his hair, then one hand grabbed my waist and wrapped it there, closing the distance between me and him.
"Go take a look at the CD player," I ordered then immediately ran into the bathroom.
"Bring your clothes, Rain."
I walked out of the bathroom to get my clothes while chuckling stupidly.
I wrapped the towel around me and then poked my head out of the bathroom, "Jeffyin, can you get my bag?" I asked Jeffyin who was sitting on the bed.
"What do you need?" he asked without looking at me. He is busy with remote and LED tv.
"My make-up bag," I said doubtfully.
Jeffyin immediately took the pouch from the bag, then gave it to me. His eyes stared straight into mine, not moving one bit.
In the bathroom, I was amazed by my clothes. This is a shirt, not an overall.
After putting on a tinted moisturizer, lip gloss, and socks, I folded up my clothes and walked out of the bathroom. "Are you done?" I asked Jeffyin.
"I just need to buy food," Jeffyin replied, he was busy looking for something in the pile of pillows on his bed, "you wait here I'm going to the cafeteria."
"I think I need to drink a very large portion of milk after today," I say. Even my hands are submerged in this shirt.
"Oh my God! Rain." Jeffyin was hysterical, he put one hand on his waist and the other on his forehead while staring in disbelief.
Jeffyin walked over to me and gently ruffled the top of my head. He untied his hair and tied my hair in a high knot. "Don't touch the remote, just sit on my bed," he said and quickly left the room.
It didn't take long for Jeffyin to return to the room, Jeffyin bought some jelly candy, chocolate, and milk.
"You know, I'm crazy about this," I said while showing a box of jelly candy.
"I know there's a big pack of gummy bears beside your pillow and desk."
The two of us sat next to each other, Jeffyin leaning back and stretching his legs on the edge of the bed, his left arm behind my neck as his fingers fiddled with the short strands of hair on my forehead.
Jeffyin turns off the room lights using the remote when the movie starts.
"So was the film good?" Jeffyin asked in a whisper.
"Best love movie I've ever seen," I answered, whispering along. "You know, I watched this movie when I was 9 years old."
"That's crazy," Jeffyin replied, I could feel his eyes looking at me.
"True," I said curtly, trying to ignore him.
For a moment, I was immersed in the film. Even though I know every inch of the scene, I never get bored. You know right? Your forever movies. Even though I've watched it a hundred times, I still cry when a sad scene occurs.
"Jeffyin, stop staring at me. I have to concentrate on the film." I finally rebuked Jeffyin after being bothered by his gaze for a long time.
"Sorry, I can't control myself." the answer is ridiculous.
"Okay," I finally turned to look at him, for God's sake it was so dark and his face was too close. "My concentration is gone, thank you very much," I said slowly.
"Sorry," he said and then looked back at the film. Irritating. I could see him smiling triumphantly.
I decided to refocus on the movie, ignoring Jeffyin's annoying chuckle. Asshole. "Your laugh sounds annoying, Jeffyin."
Jeffyin tightened his embrace, burying my body, "I like your scent, it's like the smell of strawberries." he said.
"I can share my bath soap if you want," I replied.
"No need, I just need to continue like this."
"Whatever," I answered casually, not paying much attention to him. Adit was busy beating Ergi at the night market, which of course made Tita scream hysterically.
"The blood is fake," said Jeffyin, I thought he didn't pay any attention to the film.
"I know, Jeffyin."
After that, we both focused on the film, no more unnecessary conversations. When the film finally finished, Jeffyin ushered me back to my room. I didn't pay attention to what time it was because my eyes kept wanting to close, I said goodnight when I felt a brief peck on my cheek.