Chapter 3 He Took Her Away

"Morin." Alizter broke the silence.

Morin immediately turned to look at the boy who had just called her.

"Going home with who?" asked Alizter.

Morin stiffened, her lips slightly parted. "I'm alone, taking public transportation like usual. What's wrong?"

The corners of Alizter's lips lifted slightly. "Do you want to go home with me?" Alizter offered, his eyes glowing at Morin, who now looked even more nervous.

Morin was confused about how to respond, she actually wanted to go home with Alizter, but on the other hand, she was also embarrassed to express it. Morin gathered all her strength and finally ventured to answer the question that came out of the boy's mouth beside her.

"OK, I'll wait for you at the front gate," Morin squealed, she didn't dare look at Alizter.

Alizter nodded and agreed. Hearing that, the beautiful girl who had dimples was actually very excited and wanted to jump up and down.

"By the way, why were you late for school?" asked Morin, changing the subject. Now her tone of voice was normal, not feeling awkward anymore.

"I overslept," Alizter replied briefly.

"I also overslept, we're the same," Morin squealed with a small chuckle.

"Okay."

***

"Let me go back first, okay?" Yuli said.

"Yes, be careful," said Morin with a small smile.

"Okay, who are you waiting for? At the gate alone like a crazy person, you know?" Yuli said with a chuckle.

"You're the crazy one," said Morin with a laugh. "I'm waiting for someone," Morin continued.

"Alright, I'll be back first, bye," said Yuli while waving goodbye.

After not waiting for a long time, the sound of a motorcycle approaching Morin, who was still standing in the same place.

"Come on," said Alizter, his face covered by his helmet.

"I'm riding," Morin screeched hesitantly.

Alizter did not respond to Morin's words. The sound of the motorcycle's gas could be heard again, and the rolling wheels seemed to go faster. Morin felt awkward when her body was so close to the cold boy. Sometimes Morin stole a glance at Alizter from the rearview mirror of the motorcycle. Morin still glanced at the handsome face that was now very close to her, to the point that Morin was caught by the owner of the face.

"Why?"

"It's okay," Morin replied, smiling a little. Then, her gaze refocused on the front. She glared and immediately tapped the boy on the shoulder. "Why are you going this way?" She wondered. But Alizter remained silent, focused on the road ahead.

"My house is right there!" she pointed, "You know the wrong way." Annoyed that her words had been ignored, Morin snorted, then chuckled again.

"Where are we going anyway?"

Alizter did not answer Morin's question and was still focused on riding the motorcycle. His face did not turn away from the road. On the other hand, Morin was confused about what the boy was going to do and where he wanted to take her.

"What are we doing here?" Morin wondered and furrowed her brow at the same time. She got off the motorcycle when Alizter got off. Then, the boy walked towards a place, followed by Morin, who was still confused by the boy's behavior.

And Morin's eyes widened when Alizter entered a meatball shop. But Morin was just silent, she just followed the boy.

"Sit down." Alizter ordered with a flat, expressionless face. Morin nodded, then followed Alizar's words. The girl sat herself down on a chair.

Alizter ordered two servings of burger, complete with two iced teas. Not long after, the two portions of food ordered earlier were in front of their eyes.

"Eat." Alizter said as he thrust a burger in front of Morin.

Morin smiled and gave a small nod. She began to devour the food offered by Alizter. Morin was not ashamed, she really liked this type of food.

"Delicious?"

Morin responded with a nod of her head, and she smiled at Alizter. Actually, she was still confused by the boy's attitude. This made it difficult for her to find information about that boy's personality.

Alizter got up from his seat and gave a piece of money to the burger seller. After the transaction, Alizter walked back towards Morin.

"Where else are you going?" asked Morin.

"Home." Alizter replied briefly. "Go!"

***

The gate to her house was already in sight. Morin got off the motorcycle, and she turned around to face the boy, who was still frozen on his motorcycle.

"Thanks," said Morin with a faint smile.

Alizter shook his head softly, "I'm the one who's thankful," the boy replied without turning his face away from Morin.

"What does that mean?"

"For accompanying me."

"Oh, okay." Morin nodded in understanding.

"I'll go back first, okay?" said Alizter.

"Okay. Be careful on the road."

Alizter smiled stiffly and immediately left Morin's house. In front of the gate of her house, Morin was still looking at Alizter until the boy's back was no longer visible. Morin entered her house and immediately laid down on her foam mattress.

Morin was still thinking about the incident earlier, which made her feel confused. But on the other hand, there was a certain happiness that she felt. For some reason, Morin felt comfortable when she was close to that boy.

The next day, Morin told Yuli about what had happened last night.

"Are you seriously?" asked Yuli, as if she didn't believe what Morin just said.

"Yes, seriously, I'm not lying to you."

"Keep going," asked Yuli again enthusiastically. Her face lit up. She blinked her eyes, waiting for Morin's story, which she thought was good to hear.

"That's it, eat a burger and then go home."

"I know! Maybe Alizter likes you."

"Why do you think that?" Morin's forehead looked bumpy, and she looked at Yuli as she curled her lips.

"It's really weird. If you're not interested, why would Alizter take you home and eat a burger? And there are facts that you should know from me."

"What?" asked Morin.

"Alizter really has a crush on you!"

Morin was silent. She started to think strangely about the boy who asked her out last night. Her mind was very mixed right now, with happy, frantic, awkward, and embarrassed thoughts gathered into one in her head.

Does Alizter really like her?

Maybe he's after something from her?

***

"Uh, did you hang out with Morin yesterday?" Dio asked, starting the conversation.

"No," Alizter replied briefly. He tried his best not to be nervous in front of his best friend.

"Don't try to get away with it. I saw it with my own eyes when I got home from school," Dion said excitedly. He smiled, then patted Alizter's shoulder and said, "You're also not good at cheating."

"Why?"

"It's okay, I'm just asking. Don't you like this girl?"

Alizter shook his head lightly.

"Just admit it."

"Why do you think that?" While writing something in his notebook, Alizter asked.

"Well, you're really weird after all. You yourself have never been that close to a girl, except for your mom."

Alizter resumed his activities after shrugging his shoulders indifferently, often leaving Dio alone and swearing incoherently. "It's so weird to have friends."