“Alex, introduce her , this ia Stellar ... my girlfriend.” Drake replied with a broad grin when Alex gave him a confused look.
“Girlfriend? Since when? Why did you never tell me at all? “ Asked Alex confused and it made Drake smile and blush.
“Yes, it all happened so fast.” Drake said shyly.
Alex smiled as he looked at Drake blushed as he scratched his nape, which didn't itch at all. This is the first time he noticed Drake so happy, Alex never thought his best friend could love a girl so much because he acts like a playboy and plays around wherever he goes.
***
Alex also knows that Drake needs space to be with his girlfriend. So, he moved to the snack bar by himself because it was not good to keep standing between them and annoying a couple who wanted to be alone.
Alex also sits on one chair in the snack bar while enjoying his favorite chocolate drink. Helena, who was passing by, went straight to Alex. She smiled broadly because she was so happy to meet Alex.
“Can I sit here?” asked Helena with a huge smile and Alex nodded his head. With a big smile, Helena sat in front of Alex and stared at the man she idolized.
“Why haven’t you been in for a few days? Drake said you ended up staying at his house. “ Replied Helena asked.
“Yes, there’s a little problem at home.” Alex responded briefly.
“Then is it true that you often visit Ruby? How is the condition?” asked Helena.
“ she's getting better, she will be back in school soon.” Replied Alex with a faint smile.
“I heard you joined the painting club too, I joined in too ... How about we go to the art room together?” Said Helena, who was becoming excited because she could talk to Alex. But she didn’t know that she had lost Alex’s patience.
“I wanted to say this just in case you don’t misunderstand. But you have to keep your attitude in front of me. I’m only talking to you because Ruby already thinks of you as her friend so don’t cross your boundaries. Don’t act like we’re close. “ Said Alex then left Helena.
Helena could only sit and be silent while staring at Alex’s back, who was walking away from her. Her sadness and heart was hurt from how her eyes looked at Alex. Helena was so annoyed that her hands were clenched. She didn't understand why Alex was so cold towards her, whereas Alex could be so nice to Ruby.
***
Time is running and the school bell has resounded to inform you that school hours have ended. One by one they came out of the classroom with beaming faces and big smiles. Yes, after spending all day struggling with elusive books and science is exhausting. And the home bell is their happiest music.
Amidst the crowd walking out excitedly, Alex embraced Drake and stared at him with a big smile. They are both happy that school hours have ended. Alex is happy that he will be joining the painting club activity and Drake is happy that he will soon have time to spend with his girlfriend Stellar.
“You look so happy today, are you so happy because you will meet your girlfriend?” said Alex teasing his friend.
“You’re the same ...” said Drake responding to Alex’s sarcasm
From a distance Drake saw Stellar standing looking at him. He also ran over to his girlfriend and left Alex alone. Drake is pleased that he has someone waiting for him now. A charming girl who has long, wavy light-brown hair. The girl who filled his heart and filled his heart with emotions every day.
With a big smile Drake approached and greeted Stellar who had been standing waiting for him. Drake can’t wait to hit the road with his girlfriend while holding hands and the envy of all those eyes that stare at them. But Stellar shook her head and said that she couldn’t go home yet because there was a sudden rehearsal for the ballet competition was only numbering days away.
“Sorry, you can go home first. I can go home with Veronica.” Said Stellar with an innocent look from her shining eyes.
“It’s okay, I’ll wait for you and we can go home together later.” Said Drake holding his girlfriend’s hand while rubbing Stellar’s head and pouring his love through the soft caress of his hand.
“But later the practice can be very long, I’m not comfortable seeing you standing for hours just for me. Your feet must be really sore and you can get bored and I don’t like that. “ Said Stellar in her clear voice and innocent gaze.
Drake smiled when he saw his cute girlfriend worried about him. He immediately kissed the tiny pink lips in front of him. The kiss was so sudden that Stellar opened her eyes wide. She was shocked that her heart beat fast. Drake also chuckled at the funny reaction given by his girlfriend.
“I will play basketball and wait for you. When you finish, text me and I’ll pick you up. “ Drake said with a faint smile as he rubbed Stellar’s head.
Stellar nodded her head and Drake headed for the basketball court. He walked. Drake was so immersed in his heart that he was blossoming, and he never expected that his mood would change into a dark cloud. Just as the weather transforms, Drake’s mood changes as soon as he sees that on the basketball court there is Natty playing ball alone.
Drake took a deep breath and his face grew grim. He was very upset just seeing Natty playing alone. They are true enemies who will always fight when they meet. Their moods changed just looking at each other’s faces.
“What are you doing here instead of painting, don’t you also join the club. Now step aside and let me play in peace. “ Drake said driving Natty away.
Natty became very annoyed at Drake’s words. She tries to ignore him and stay focused on playing, but Drake keeps annoying her and uses ear-splitting comments to make Natty leave. The more she kept quiet and ignored him as if she had heard nothing, the more Drake pressed and tested her patients by using harsh words to chase her away.
Natty bit her lower lip and hissed. She was running out of patience. Then when she reached her limit, she grabbed the basketball and hit it one or two times, and then she threw it hard at Drake’s belly., Drake was quick to respond and caught the ball Natty threw that because otherwise the ball would land in his abdomen like a powerful punch.
Their eyes collided with each other as if they were shooting laser beams from both of their eyes. They even seemed to curse and challenge each other with their sharp gaze. A gaze that was very sharp and piercing, sharper than a samurai.