Love In The Midst of Hostility
Chapter 21 - Still Pounding

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Zafran folds his hands on his chest. He chose to focus on enjoying the newly ordered food. Trying to ignore Lika who was at the table with one piece from her.

Even though trying not to care. Zafran's curiosity is higher. He could not help but stumble at Lika and Ari. The two new couples looked familiar. Ari is seen constantly asking Lika jokes.

"Sir Zafran?" the voice of the call of the girl is heard. Make the automotid Zafran turn. A beautiful girl is seen holding a gift. His name is Cindy. The tenth grader who just entered one week ago. On her first day, she falls in love with Zafran.

"I'm..."

"Thank you!" yet Cindy spoke, Zafran took the prize first. It makes everyone feel helped. Even Cindy herself. Just this time Zafran received a gift from a girl. Cindy is a new student.

"Sir Zafran received my gift?" Cindy made sure.

"Keep what? Wish the prize was thrown away?" reply Zafran.

"Not that, Brother. I'm shocked, "reply Cindy.

Zafran smiled faintly. Then open the gift given by Cindy. It was a heart-shaped chocolate cake.

"I made the cake myself. I hope Zafran likes it" Cindy said as she put her hands together in front of her body.

"I don't really like sweet foods. But maybe even." Zafran ate one of Cindy's chocolate cakes. He chewed it slowly.

"Zaf, what kind of storm wind did you get?" reprimand Galih who felt Zafran behaved like never before.

"Tumben-tumbenan ladenin chick. I thought you were just interested in us." Hendra commented.

"What the hell are you guys? Think I'm a faggot? It's okay if I'm like this" said Zafran.

"Huh? How is Ramanda? Not that you like-"

Plaque!

Plaque!

Zafran clapped Galih and Hendra's heads in turn. Deliberately silence the mouths of two friends. Galih and Hendra could only complain while frowning.

"Udah justin, guys. I know why Zafran did that," Ervan chirped as he silently glanced at Lika.

"Can you just shut up?" zafran. He then told Cindy to sit down to join him.

Cindy did not stop smiling. He even cupped his face so happy. Most of the students in the cafeteria were automatically envious of him.

Among all the students, there was one person who immediately left. She was none other than Lika. The girl rushed away with the excuse of wanting to go to the toilet.

Seeing Lika's departure, Zafran smiled with satisfaction. He no longer even invited Cindy to talk. Somehow he was happy when he saw Lika leave Ari.

Bruk!

Lika slammed the toilet door in annoyance. Instead of overcoming the feelings that haunt the heart, he actually felt increasingly depressed. Especially after seeing Zafran willing to receive a gift from a schoolgirl.

The two hands that formed the bogem nailed Lika to the sink. He clucked in annoyance as he stared at his reflection in the mirror.

'Why is he suddenly like that? Is he going to compete again like he did in Bali? That's a real nice guy!' grouse Lika in heart. 'Why am I so upset to see it! This is so crazy!' continued.

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Getting a girlfriend is certainly very easy for Zafran. Remembering himself is not only a basketball star, but also the most popular guy in school.

Time shows at three o'clock in the afternoon. Zafran is now training in basketball. He and his friends will have to fight for next week's game.

Ari happens to be one part of the basketball team. He told Lika to accompany him to practice that day.

Lika initially did not want to. Considering his nemesis was also there. But because Ari continued to force, Lika could not refuse. The guy also wants to watch a movie after basketball practice.

Now Lika just stepped into the indoor field. He sat in the audience. It is a group of students who are big fans of Zafran.

After Lika came, Cindy appeared from behind the door. It became the subject of everyone's talk.

Due to his proximity to Zafran in the canteen, Cindy became the most hated by the girls. They assume Cindy is a shameless, coquettish girl.

"Gue believes Zafran is just a benefit of Cindy doang anyway."

"That's right. He was just a Cindy Doang treat."

"Gue thought Zafran was just a pity. Cindy got into this school because of a scholarship. He must be a incapable kid, right?"

"Yes, we know that Zafran often helps students who are not able to. At most he's Zafran's next errand boy."

Lika could hear the talks of the nearby students. He nodded his head to hear their conversation. Then quickly look over while tracing the waist.

"What's so exciting about trying the guy you guys are talking about? He's not even interested in you. I don't use you guys to defend him!" tukas Lika spontaneous.

"What the hell, just bother." One of the students responded to Lika's words cynically.

Lika flabbergasted. He finally relented as he threw himself into a chair.

After a few minutes, the training began. All the team members one by one entered the field. Of all the people there, only the emergence of Zafran who successfully made the students excited.

Zafran looks to step up gallantly. Wearing a sleeveless basketball shirt, which shows off his biceps. His face was flat as usual.

"Gue doesn't know what it would be like if we didn't have lo, Zaf. It must be quiet," commented Galih while staring at the crowd sitting.

"Yes that. Say thanks dong," Zafran responded. Smiling until it shows its neat upper teeth.

"I forgot that you are crazy about compliments. No width of clothes?" reply Galih who regretted his compliment to Zafran.

"Banget!" Zafran.

In the midst of the stormy atmosphere of the audience, only Lika was dumbstruck. His attenuation was directed towards Zafran. Even when that guy just stepped into the field.

Ari who is Lika's own boyfriend, is naturally ignored. However Lika's efforts to stop, her heart beat will still pound quickly when watching Zafran.

Lika quickly shook her head strongly. Trying to wake himself up. Waving my hand to Ari. He did not forget to develop his smile.

Ari replied to Lika's hand. He was excited when he saw Lika coming to accompany him to practice.

Buk up!

A ball suddenly struck Ari's arm. Making the interaction between them and Lika stop.

Ari reflex turned his head towards the person who dared to throw the ball at him. He is Zafran.

"Sorry, Brother! Not intentionally," said Zafran. Just as Ari looked at him.

Ari nodded. He trusted Zafran's reasoning just like that. The two immediately warmed up before actually training.