Adaptation, I'm starting to adapt here, with the school system, with the people, and some of the problems I've seen. What I like, is the people here are quite friendly, so far no bullying that I have seen, and the fights, as usual, are resolved without grudges.
During recess, Lavin picked me up in class and took me to the canteen. Then Lavin introduced me to his other friends. Now I'm surrounded by men, but they look good, the chatter also makes me comfortable stay. I love this cheerful atmosphere.
"So you guys are going to scout? Great, when is the registration?" I asked starting to become familiar with them. I can feel that I can return to my former self with healthy associations.
"After the midterm test. Eiryana also wants to join the scouts?" asked Danial who looked smarter than the one here. Not that I'm comparing people, but from a person's appearance, we can tell several personalities of a person. And I'm just guessing.
"I don't think so, I'm not that experienced. My physique is a bit weak anyway. Maybe I'll just enter the student council," I replied, even though I was still thinking about Fidelya's offer regarding the student council.
"Oh, I see. Then besides the student council, what else? This school allows at least two organizations for one student, but if you want one organization that's okay too, a maximum of two organizations can be taken, but the student council is mandatory," explained Danial telling me what I just heard, and it was like another invitation to join.
"In terms of subject organization, is there?" I asked curiously.
"Yes, every student is also required to join the subject organization. There will be registration, seniors will come to their respective classes to be recorded. Are you interested in that, Eir? What do you want in?" asked Danial who was the most comfortable to talk to, I enjoyed talking to him.
"Still don't know. I don't know anything yet, so I can't decide yet," I replied thinking about what subject would suit me, but instead I doubted myself. I still think about it, and usually, invite someone to discuss it with me.
The bell rang and we all rushed to class. The conversation wasn't over, though. It's fun to talk about organization. Next time, there will be a chance. For some reason, I wanted to get to know Danial more, talk to him or do something together.
"Eir!" called Danial who was now standing in front of my class, even though I was almost sitting in my chair.
"Yes?" I asked.
I rushed back to the front of the class to meet again with Danial. Danial handed me the paper and hurried back to his class. Soon the teacher started to enter the classroom, and I also rushed back to my seat. During the lesson, I secretly opened the paper, and it was written Danial's phone number along with his email address. 'Call me if you have any questions. I smiled to myself reading it, my heart is happier now.
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Back to school time. Lavin says that he will go out first with his friends. Lavin had invited me because his friends were also my friends, it didn't matter if I came along. I refused, even though Lavin was with me, but still a boy, I don't want it if there are no women who come.
"Go home before nightfall."
"Want me to buy you something?" asked Lavin because he said they were going downtown.
"No need."
I went home alone, it didn't matter because it was still noon. I also have to try to let go of my trauma. I enjoyed it, at least I had time to think. I haven't called my mother in a long time, but if I called now, it would be the secretary who took the call, not my mother.
T-junction, one of the roads leads to the forest. I'm not sure, but my feet turned towards the forest instead. A forest that doesn't look scary at night. I was now standing in front of the forest, yet so hesitant to keep moving forward.
I was curious, but this time it was a trauma I couldn't overcome. Suddenly when I stepped my foot into the forest. My whole body was shaking, my legs seemed unable to move. Even though it's only three steps into the forest. I don't know, but it's getting worse maybe because I have the flu. My whole body suddenly went cold, at first glance, there were many bad images of the events that happened two years ago. About the murder.
"Eiryana!" called Galter pulling me out of the woods.
I immediately fell, my legs could not stand for long. Galter gave me water to drink, then helped me to get away from the forest. I don't know if I'm still mad at Galter or not, but now I'm grateful.
"What are you doing in the forest? I thought you were afraid to go into the forest," said Galter wiping my sweat with the tissue he had. Good luck because Galter was around the forest earlier.
"How did you know? Oh yes, you saved me in the forest that time. It's obvious, now I have a trauma with that forest. It could be all the forest, but I'm most afraid of Flo's forest. Huh… bad memories, until now can't escape from me," I said speaking as if we had never fought before. Galter also heard me well.
"Because I traumatized you," said Galter starting again with the Senem discussion like that.
"Senem? It's just folklore, not real. It's modern times, you read too many fairy tales," I replied, not wanting to get too involved with the problem that Galter was Senem because that would be impossible.
I saw the look in Galter's eyes which once implied that he wasn't lying at all about the truth. Alright, I'll take care of it, I just can't stand to argue right now. My whole body is still shaking.
"I'm going home first, thanks for pulling me earlier," I say slowly standing up and I think I can walk home now.
Galter took my hand again and I sat on his lap. Our faces are very close, like in some scenes in a movie, kissing scenes. That's what I thought. My heart beats fast, really fast when I think about it. Galter brought his face closer so I could feel his breath. Closer and closer, until his face is not so clear in my vision. Galter pressed his forehead against mine and then walked away. Uaaah, what am I thinking right now? I blushed.
"You have a fever. This morning you were sick but forced yourself to stay in. Now I'm trying to get into the jungle and make things worse for you. It's a good thing you didn't faint," said Galter, just checking my condition, whether I had a fever or not in a unique way. Damn it, my heart is pounding with wild delusions. "I'm taking you home."
"No need," I said straight away with a flushed face for no reason, actually there was a reason but I didn't want to admit it.
Without saying much, Galter immediately carried me on his shoulders. I was surprised but fell silent when I felt the warmth on his back. A familiar warm feeling, but I forgot what. "I'm taking you home."