Chapter 2

People say, the rain brings a song that only those who are longing can understand. There are also those who think that rain is the right time to reminisce about the past.

Until now, I don't know who was the first to conclude this. Much of it is true. Maybe because the situation was favorable; The slightly humid air, the smell of rising petrichor plus the raindrops that fell like scattered pieces of memories and hypnotized the mind.

Whatever the reason, I still like the rain. I love the aroma, my eyes can't help but stare at the droplets of water tapping the leaves, making a beautiful gurgling sound as they collide with the ground and the roof of the house.

Rain teaches me many things: About memories. Hope. And about? someone. - At that time, I was sitting by the classroom window, watching my friends playing in the rain. That's when you came over. "Hey, Iceberg." Your greeting is relaxed. I who do not want to be disturbed immediately looked at you irritated. 'Just leave me alone!' I said silently. But you just giggled with amusement. Your hands swiftly pull up a chair and then sit in front of me. "I don't feel like our high school days will end." Your face suddenly turned sad, the light brown bead that used to shine dimmed as if it lost energy. "Yes," I replied briefly looking at you. What's wrong with this person? You reply with a forced smile, "that means you will be free because I won't bother you anymore." Both corners of my lips were pulled to the side, "That's good then." The days will pass comfortably. No more "Iceberg" calls, No annoying babbling Nothing will shift my position in the class rankings. No longer? yourself. I should be relieved, but somehow a speck of sadness actually creeps up in my heart. More and more as it rains hard out there. You laughed dryly then paused for a few seconds to meet my eyes.

Your mouth starts chattering again, "do you know why I always bother you?" Strange, your tone sounded very serious and your gaze seemed impatient waiting for an answer. "Because I'm weird." I answered carelessly. Your head shakes steady, index finger and middle raise the frame of the glasses that adorn your handsome face. “Because I want to see your expression. Every day, you always put on a flat face. Honestly, I prefer you to be angry or smile and laugh out loud because of me. It makes you look a lot more "alive" ... isn't it fun to live life without a mask? Be yourself, because there is someone who always thinks of you as valuable, "you said at length in a distinctive style. I don't know whether to be happy or angry to hear that. But there is something I don't understand, your words suddenly made my chest warm a little. And the warmth eventually rubs off on both cheeks in a way. I can see your face reacts the same. "Maybe this sounds ridiculous, but ... may I have one thing?" You asked a little clumsily. An eyebrow raised, "what is that?" I said a little curiously while continuing to suppress the inexplicable feeling through anything. Witnessing the red tinge on a youth's face is a rare sight for me. So calming and thrilling as the smell of rain. "Please don't forget me. And… can you wait until the time comes? ” You said it without hesitation and unfortunately I didn't detect the signal lies in your eyeballs. I'm choking on my own breath. Okay, this is confusing. Not. Not. This is so very confusing! But why?! Why am I even nodding ?! Sh * t! Sh * t! Sh * t !!!! What am I doing? !!!! I shook my head slowly after that looked down deeply. Trying to relax and hope that my increasingly crazy heartbeat doesn't catch your hearing sense. Aira, wake up! He's your enemy! Yes. An enemy I can never hate.

You smiled faintly and then your bead glanced out, “it's over. Let us go home!" you said, taking the bag then walking away. “Bagas! T-thank you very much, ”I finally spoke up after mustering up my courage, ignoring the great debate I was holding back half to death. Your steps stopped right in front of the door. The shadow of the tall body was such a contrast when it was hit by the evening sun. You don't turn around, but I know you're smiling broadly right now. Your right hand goes up and forms an 'OK' sign Then, the sound of your footsteps slowly moved away. I just chuckled as I touched my cheek. Hot. - Ha ha! It's funny when you remember the incident a few years ago. The last moment we interacted. After that, all walked in their respective worlds. Completely cut off contact. Only through long prostrations and rain, we greet each other. Never mind… the important thing is I really enjoyed the rain today and I couldn't stop smiling reading a message on my cellphone. "Next week I will come. With the group. Wait for me!"

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