Love In The Midst of Hostility
Chapter 6 - The Basketball Scramble

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The sun appears from the eastern horizon. Lika always wakes up when the time shows at 06.30 am. He always goes to school on time.

Now Lika was already wearing a white-gray uniform. Wrestling in front of the mirror to fix his long, pitch-black hair.

Lika did not forget to polish the lips with liptin so that it looks fresh. He does not need a thick powder because it has a smooth white skin and clean. Her eyelashes are even natural. Makes any girl feel envious when she sees it.

Besides being beautiful, Lika also prioritizes neatness and cleanliness in terms of appearance. No wonder so many people fall in love with him. His attitude was always friendly. Except for one person. Zafran.

After breaking up, Lika immediately joined the dining table. He enjoyed breakfast with his uncle and aunt. There was also his nephew who had just stepped on first grade Junior High.

Lika already considers Selia and Tama like her own parents. Coincidentally when he was eight years old, both his parents had an accident and instantly died on the spot. Selia has full custody of Lika. She really took care of Lika like her own child. And Lika was very grateful for that.

That's why Lika always tried to return the favor to Selia. He intends to be a smart, diligent, and obedient child. The one thing that was most important to Lika, was that she would never deal with the Wise family. No wonder he continues to spread hatred towards Zafran.

"Tante, can I change schools? I've been lazy to meet his son's family like that. People always want us. I'm tired" said Lika. He just finished bread with chocolate jam.

"Tante wants that too, Lik. But the school you are now in is the best school. You will find it easier to get a scholarship to study abroad. Already many alumni from the school who become big people," explained Selia at length.

"Yes, anyway..." Lika grunts rudely.

"Unless the boy bothers you. She's okay with you, isn't she, Lik?" asked Selia who was suddenly worried.

"No, Aunt. I'm not a weak girl. How could I let people trample on my pride. Aunt calm down." Lika responded casually.

"But if you are not strong. Aunty can find a school that-"

"Not be. I went up in second grade. That boy is no match for me. He's a real fool." Lika talks about Zafran.

"Yes, Auntie sure does. He's no different than his parents." Selia agreed with Lika.

Tama who heard only the head bobbles. He was used to hearing his family vilify the Wise family. I can't do anything but shut up.

Lika immediately went to school. He did not forget to say goodbye first.

Arriving at school, Lika stepped foot excitedly into the school environment. As he passed by the sidelines, a basketball suddenly hit his head hard.

Lika gritted her teeth. He immediately glared at the suspect who had already thrown the ball at his head. Who else would dare to do that other than Zafran. The guy even laughed out loud. It was clear that the ball was intentional.

With a feeling of annoyance, Lika picked up the basketball lying on the ground. Then step quickly into the field.

When she almost approached Zafran, Lika immediately threw the ball as hard as possible. Wish the ball was about the guy. But unfortunately, Lika's throw was so slow and gurgling. Making Zafran's laughter become so.

"Geez, throw the right ball dong." Zafran picked up the ball Lika threw. The ball fell not so far from its position.

Lika's getting upset. His face was flushed. He pushed one foot to the ground. Then rushed to pick up the ball in Zafran's hands.

Seeing Lika approaching, Zafran smiled obliquely. He swiftly kept the ball out of Lika's reach. It was easy for him. Because Zafran's body is taller than Lika's.

"Aargh!!!" Lika growled while trying to grab the ball Zafran was holding. He was getting more and more unable, as the guy went a long way.

"If you can get the ball. I will give up on you. I won't bother you and admit you're better!" Zafran. Ignoring the warning from Galih.

"Lo think I'm scared?!" challenge Lika. He moved to get the basketball. But Zafran's movements were certainly more nimble than his.

Zafran skillfully kept the ball away from Lika's achievement. He even bounced the ball to the ground. Then twisted his body and turned his back to Lika.

Zafran's smile widened, when he saw Lika's face begin to sweat. He ran over to the basketball ring.

The sound of Zafran and Lika's leg was heard galloping in the square-shaped field. The rapid movement of Zafran is not comparable to Lika. That girl's overwhelmed. Even so, Lika is not the type of person who gives up easily.

"It's been three minutes. You can't even touch the ball I'm holding" Zafran said. Making Lika's determination even more burning.

Five minutes passed. Lika was silent for a moment to rest. He nodded while holding his knees.

Zafran deliberately put the ball over the palm of the hand. This time he wanted to make things easier for Lika. He was planning something else.

"Take it. I'm gonna get this ball in a matter of. one. two..."

Lika gelagapan's. He who was provoked by anger and Zafran's golden offer, immediately ran. But when Lika almost grabbed the ball, Zafran quickly threw the ball towards the ring.

Due to running too fast, Lika accidentally fell. He fell into the field covered with cement. The look on his face immediately turned sour. Lika felt pain in both knees.

"Likaayo!!!" The guys who cared about Lika arrived. Two close friends who just arrived at school, also joined in approaching.

"Lo's okay, isn't it, Lik?" chika asked while helping Lila stand up.

"Do you want me to go to the UKS?" yogi bargain that seems a bit excessive.

Zafran is more concerned with taking the ball. He stood there and showed a flat expression.

"That's right! I told you not to overdo it!" Galih hit Zafran's shoulder. He was worried about Zafran and Lika.

Lika grimaced her face while examining the injured knee due to some minor scratches. His eyes immediately darted towards Zafran.

"What do you think?!" timpal Lika on Zafran.

"Banget!" zafran replied, throwing his face away.

Lika then left the field. Accompanied by Chika and Nadia.

"Lo can stop bothering Lika, right?!" Yogi came to destroy Zafran.

"No need to be a hero! You think Lika never got nasty to me?! Here you dare!" Zafran rose apitam. He throws the ball hard. Then step closer to the Yogi. Put on a threatening glare.

"Gu-gue just wants to remember you..." Yogi shrieking. Because he certainly knows that Zafran is a karate champion. The upperclassmen no one had even been able to defeat him while competing.

"Dissapper!!!" hardik Zafran's. Then walk away from the field.