Traved In The Void

The woman I respect where I hate the most

"Let go of your hand Rein! The problem is only smoking, right? Besides, I think there are a lot of students out there who smoke too, and you have to understand when it comes to Rey!"

Rein let go of his hand and exhaled as if removing his emotions, I was silent then thought 'hey why should I? Didn't I just smoke? And there are a lot of students out there who smoke?' But this muscle-brain is mindlessly challenging me and always commenting on everything I do, I'm so sick of this bastard.

Do you remember what I said when I was with Katia? 'If the super student has hatred, in the future whatever the ordinary student does will look wrong in the eyes of the super student' Yep, that's what I'm experiencing.

"Ok, for now you pass."

Rein turned around and seemed like he was going to sit down, hearing his words, I, who was fed up and angry with this bastard, said the words that I had been hiding for a long time.

"Yeah... it's up to you, damn muscle brain!"

Indeed, after I said that I found myself feeling a sense of satisfaction and relief, but the atmosphere of silence that had been felt by all the students became more and more silent like a second that we felt became an hour.

Hearing my words, Rein stopped in the middle of the road and was silent for a moment, I saw his hand seemed to take something from his pocket, then he quickly turned around and threw the pen at me very strongly, I was surprised because the pen hit my forehead not realizing that Rein was ready to throw his punch seen beside my cheek, he clearly punched me in the cheek with his fist clenched so hard that I fell down.

I fell down in front of Rein for some reason at this slow time my mind was filled with a calm feeling, but inside my chest a feeling of heat and nausea filled my entire heart. Thanks to this feeling, it quickly made me think of changing the flow of this atmosphere and 'I have an idea to take this bastard down' I thought.

Then calmly, I who fell down in front of Rein looked at the group of students beside me, Rein also looked at the group of students out of curiosity about what I saw.

'Hah, you were provoked too.'

I quickly kicked his leg with all my might, until Rein who was standing like a pillar fell down on the ground with a shocked face as if he didn't understand what was happening.

Without wasting this opportunity I quickly got up and pressed Rein's collar. I clenched my fists, then without thinking I punched Rein's cheek and head a few times, at this moment I felt satisfaction fill my body, heart, and soul.

'Ahhh this feeling.'

As I was satisfied with this moment, Marie and the rest of the crowd could only watch with concerned faces.

Actually I only threw six punches, and even then I managed not to make him "die" and only receive bruises. After stopping the sixth punch, I saw Rein like shock and surprise with a surrendered face, then without realizing it the female teacher's voice loudly filled the class.

"Hey...hey...you guys, what's this?"

The teacher's surprised voice seemed to melt the atmosphere and make the flow of time that I and the class felt back to normal.

"Ah ... Mrs. Rika, sorry Ma'am, it's my fault for not being able to separate them," replied Marie with a panicked and guilty face.

"I don't care about your problems, but Rey ... later after school come to the BK room!"

Hearing that sentence, I was just silent and didn't answer Mrs. Rika's words, I don't wonder why I was the only one who was called by Mrs. Rika, a teacher who was known to be very strict. Then because this fight had stopped, I got up and immediately walked to my seat, while I saw two of Rein's friends helping him up.

Now there are whispers from students and students fill the whole class as if talking about me, then Mrs. Rika stomps her hand on the blackboard to break up the atmosphere.

"It's ... already, time to study!"

After that, the lesson began with an atmosphere forced to calm down by the situation.

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I didn't feel it was time to come home from school, I ignored the stares from the people in the class and immediately rushed to the BK room to meet someone I knew, yes it was Mrs. Rika.

Arriving at the BK room, I saw Mrs. Rika casually reading a file. When she saw me coming, she immediately closed the file then corrected her sitting posture and invited me to sit down.

"Please have a seat, Rey."

"Okay, ma'am." I replied and sat down immediately.

"Rey... I know what you're going through, but wasn't it too much this morning?"

She went straight to the point raising the problem this morning.

"I'm sorry ma'am, this morning I lost control."

I answered casually while looking to the side with my hand holding my chin for some reason.

"You know rey? Actually I don't really have a problem with you getting out of control because I know Rein has gone too far, but at least can you hold yourself back?

"Hahaha, do you know that this morning I was holding back!"

"You seem to want me to punish you, don't you?

"Eh ... no, no ma'am ... please don't punish me, as usual entertain me with your wise-sounding empty words", I replied in a mocking tone and looked at him.

"Hahhhhh!" Mrs. Rika let out a long breath.

She closed her eyes, paused for a moment then continued, "Rey!?"

"Yes?" I answered while swallowing saliva

"So you don't like it when I act like that?"

"Huh... What do you mean?"

"Like you said, a teacher who throws classic words that sound empty, boring and like a sage."

"Ummm yes ... you know, I don't care about your empty words, but I only care about your caring attitude towards me, really if I didn't tell my problems about Marie, I don't think I would be strong enough to come to school again. "

Mrs. Rika's eyes clearly opened wide after I said those words, and hmmm? ...I thought she blushed for a moment? Damn, I feel weird, even though I think of her as a person I respect from the bottom of my heart because she cares about me, even though all her behavior to me has been "formal" as a teacher.

Talking about Mrs. Rika, she has a charming face, she wears glasses and her ponytail is so seductive, it really suits her. From my interactions with her so far, she has an innocent, firm side, and a deep thinker. She is a 24-year-old teacher who is arguably a young teacher and many of the male teachers at this school are attracted to her.

I've even heard a guy mention that her body is like the number "eight", huh... you know? The number eight, or what people usually call the "perfect body". I don't want to explain it too long, basically anyone in front of him will feel nervous and sweat. And didn't I tell you from the start? 'I looked to the side while holding my chin' you know why? Yep you're right, 'cause I'm damn nervous.'

Ok, back to when I felt she blushed a little, after I said the words that made her like that, I quickly got my words together.

"Then I hope ... in the future you will continue to be you as usual and keep an eye on me."

I let out those words not without reason, I who already understand someone's thoughts when near me, will certainly understand this behavior.

"Heh? So you 'like' me who usually cares about you and doesn't want me to change huh?", she said while holding his chin in a seductive tone.

Ehh... why did it turn out like this?

Is she fishing me?

It's not like I 'like' her usual or whatever, but does she understand what I mean?

"Erm, this is it, yeah... it's true that I like you who usually cares and watches over me, but can you get rid of that formal attitude of yours when it's just the two of us? Honestly... it feels like you feel so distant because of that attitude of yours."

She smiled warmly then replied, "Okay, I understand."

As expected from a deep thinker, when I said something clearly she would quickly understand.

"So... What do you want from me?"

"Hah?"

"Didn't you say you came to school because of me?"

"Yes," I answered reflexively and dumbfoundedly.

"So what kind of thing do you want or what kind of relationship do you expect from me?"

I was at a loss for words, silent and processing the words she said. If you think about it, it's like I was attracted to her by saying 'if I don't tell her about Marie, I don't think I'll be strong enough to come to school anymore', damn what I said backfired on me. In order to counteract Rika's sudden attack, I pondered and thought of an answer that I thought was ideal.

"Emm ... for now!" I said in a serious tone.

"Yes? For now?"

"Act like 'an older brother' to me!"

Again with the words that came out of my mouth Mrs. Rika's eyes opened wide and smiled gracefully.

"Okay... if that's what you want for now, I'll act like a big brother to you, but this is only when it's just the two of us huh... Rey!~" she insisted in a seductive tone.

"Oh ... ok, thank you Mrs. Rika!"

"Hmmm?"

"What is it?"

"Erm can you call me 'Sis Rika' or 'Rika' when we're alone? Why are you being so formal?"

"Ahh yes ... sorry Sis Rika."

"Well that's better, but remember it's only when we're alone!"

"I see, I'll be careful not to let anyone suspect."

"Thank God if you understand, then it looks like we've been chatting for too long, the time is already 17:11, it seems that's enough for here for today", she said while looking at the clock.

"Ok, I'll also be going to the convenience store soon."

"Oh? Hunting for discounts?"

"Yeah, discount hunting."

I'm not lying, I had intended to buy discount eggs that I saw at the minimarket this morning, but regarding my meeting and appointment with Katia, I don't think I have to discuss it with Mrs. Rika.

After that I said goodbye to Mrs. Rika and went to class to get my bag. However, in the afternoon when it was a bit dark with sunlight coming in through the windows and giving off this quiet feel, I saw Marie sitting in her chair with her bag cradled against her chest.

I just ignored her without saying a word and rushed to my desk to get my bag, but Marie quickly got up from her chair.

"Rey!" she said in a pleading and soft tone.

"What's wrong? ... are you satisfied?" I asked in an annoyed tone.

"Rey, didn't I tell you from the start that all the rumors were just a misunderstanding, Anie spread all the news because she was annoyed with you!"

"Yes I already know, then what do you want now?"

"I want to apologize to you because the rumors caused you to experience a lot of mental and physical stress, then about those rumors I've tried to tell other people that it's all wrong, but strangely people don't believe me, I'm surprised."

She said it in a high pitched voice and panted like she was about to cry. Then, she also mentioned Anie? An ungrateful damn girl? I really don't understand that woman's mindset.

"If only I hadn't accepted your false confession," I replied and walked towards the exit.

"No, maybe from your point of view I made a false confession, but actually from the past until now I-"

"Enough, I don't want to hear more than that!"

"Rey!"

"Sorry, I have an appointment... I'll go first."

After saying that, I hurriedly ran towards the exit of the classroom. I do feel a little guilty for yelling at her in such a firm tone, but I can already guess where the last sentence she's going to go, so I don't feel too guilty.

After my meeting with Marie, I rushed to the mini market to meet someone who from my first meeting with her, she has made an impression in my life, yeah … my meeting with Katia.

At that time, when I chatted with her for a while, I felt that she and I were on the same line of life, I felt like I could pour out all the things, burdens and whatever that had settled at the bottom of my deepest heart to him.

even though it was just an accidental meeting and some unexpected things happened like her pulling my head to share a cigarette fire with her, but for me it was a simple thing that I will never forget.

Arriving at the mini market, I sat on my motorbike and immediately looked at my watch to determine the time, and the clock showed 17:55.

"There's still five minutes, huh?" I said pleasantly while waiting.

Then suddenly the door of the minimarket opened, I saw the girl I was waiting for came out of the shop entrance, outside the entrance she looked left and right as if looking for someone and when her gaze shone at me her eyes immediately widened with a smile on her lips. She immediately walked towards me with hasty footsteps.

Arriving in front of me, I immediately greeted her, "Yo ... good night."

"Good night, too."

At this moment, I thought things would go smoothly in the future, but I forgot the fact that Katia's current condition looks bad and she also seems to be pushing herself.

< to be continued >