"Where do you want to go?" asked Lavin seeing me put the book in the bag, even though now we're back in the castle, and school hours are over. Lavin hasn't even seen me eat lunch yet.
"I want to go to Galter's house, I want to study together," I replied putting the existing book in now I'm focusing on geography because there could be a lot of biology enthusiasts.
"Want me to take you? My hand is healed, I can ride a motorbike too," said Lavin, proudly showing the strength of his hand.
"Whose motorbike?" I asked because I didn't think I had a motorbike.
"Borrow Mr. Harto motorbike," Lavin answered quietly, looking outside the castle.
"No need, I have a bicycle."
I exited the castle and headed for Galter's house which I didn't know. Galter just asked me to meet him at the school gate to meet. And there, Galter was standing still in his school clothes, only Galter unbuttoned all the buttons of his uniform and showed the shirt he was wearing inside.
"Come to your house, you said you had a lot of books," I said not noticing that Galter had a vehicle or anything.
"My house is in the forest," Galter replied remembering that I had trauma with Flo's forest, where I saw events that I shouldn't have seen.
"So what if it's in the forest?" I asked, the forest should be a beautiful place, moreover, the air must be fresh even during the day.
"You're traumatized."
"What trauma? I even like the forest."
Galter was bewildered by me and thought that I might just be able to overcome the trauma that had happened to me. Galter took my bike and piggybacked me. I enjoy every sight in sight, even when entering the forest I can hear the sound of birds chirping, then other sounds that I like here. If only Grandpa's castle was also in the forest, I would live happily like that.
Arriving at Galter's house, I didn't think that Galter's house was almost similar to Grandpa's castle, in the sense that I said it was a classic house shape. The chimney, the house that looks antique, I feel like I am in the middle ages with the surrounding atmosphere that supports the atmosphere.
"Eiryana, are you okay? Your hands are shaking," said Galter seeing my hands shaking but I don't know why my hands are shaking like this. I wonder why? Is it because it's cold here? Am I cold? That fast?
"Yeah, never better."
I entered Galter's humble house, but inside I could find a large library. I love books, I like them. My mind is distracted when I see how many books are here. But why does this house seem so quiet? Isn't there anyone here?
"You live alone? Where are your parents?" I asked how Galter could manage this mansion on his own.
"My parents are dead, you know I am Senem. Living alone, traveling, and tired of this place," Galter replied, making me sad for tearing old wounds on loved ones.
Study room, we didn't study there but studied in the garden behind Galter's house. There is a gazebo here, and the place is so cool because behind, left, right, and the front is a forest. It's more comfortable to study without distractions in a place like this.
For two hours I watched, and I could understand it easily because Galter used an illustration that I easily remember, moreover I like this subject, and sometimes learn it myself even though I haven't entered the material when I was in school. Have you ever imagined that our heart beats fast, not because of love but fear of the unknown? I feel it now, though I don't know what I'm afraid of myself.
"Eiryana, lure him close to us, do it tonight," whispered someone who made me obedient to do it.
Galter goes into the house to get some snacks, meanwhile, I see Eldrick in the backyard heading toward the forest. I followed him unconsciously like my mind was being controlled by something. Whispers rang in my ears, even though I didn't see Eldrick talking. "Bring him to me."
"Eiryana."
"Yes?"
I woke up when Galter tapped me on the shoulder and found I was walking to the back door of the garden barefoot and stepped on the fence wire without realizing it. I looked back at the forest, and there was no one there.
"Ow!" I screamed when I realized that my legs hurt so much.
Galter immediately put the snacks he brought into the gazebo and rushed to help me walk. Galter saw the wound on my leg, luckily the wire didn't rust and my leg didn't bleed even though it was red.
"Why go there barefoot? What do you see?" asked Galter not understanding what had happened to me. I seemed to have changed to him, and I didn't know who I was anymore.
"Seeing a deer, someone was passing by," I answered automatically, my mouth moving. "Galter, I like you."
What?! Why am I saying that so easily, moreover, I don't have that kind of feeling? Why? I blushed from saying something I shouldn't have said, but judging by Galter's reaction, I'd be even more embarrassed to face him if I didn't get an answer.
"Why did you say that in the first place? I should have said it. I like you Eiryana, from the second meeting I already like you."
My heart is beating fast, I can even hear the sound of my own heart. It feels strange, why can it be like this? Without realizing it, I immediately kissed the lips of Galter who was in front of me. Galter responded by pulling me closer to him, our bodies touching and Galter's lips, it was warm and sweet like cotton candy. I love it, love this kiss, and can't seem to stop it.
***
It was late, consciously Galter and I were officially dating. How am I going to tell Lavin about this? Lavin doesn't like Galter, and I don't know about Galter against Lavin.
"I'll take you home," Galter said carrying me, and I was confused as to why he had to carry me to take me home.
"Then, how's my bike?" I asked.
"You must have a reason to come here again. Leave your bike and use it as an excuse," replied Galter, not stopping kissing my forehead, cheeks, eyes, and nose many times because he felt I was adorable to him.
I'm happy, I'm so happy with this relationship that I want to immediately meet Eldrick to say that I'm currently dating Galter, even though Eldrick doesn't know Galter. It's just that I want to meet him.
Quickly, Galter ran and I hugged him tightly for fear of falling. Who would have thought that now I was standing on the balcony of my room? My hair was a bit messy from the strong wind earlier, but strangely Galter was still Galter, not Senem as I imagined.
"You are Senem," I exclaimed happily until I hugged Galter so tightly.
"Now you believe."
"Good night, see you tomorrow at school."
"Sleep well, don't leave your bedroom window open."