Love In The Midst of Hostility
Chapter 9 - National Championship

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After the fight, Zafran's body was covered in sweat. He opened a little karate suit that looked shaped like the kimono. Then take a small towel.

Zafran smiled faintly, as Mr. Surya told him to come closer. There was Lika there too. But Zafran doesn't care. He felt that his victory would make Lika speechless.

"You're great, Zaf. I'm proud of you" praised Mr. Surya. Although defeated, he was happy. For a teacher, the success of a student is a great victory. Especially if the student is better than him.

"Thank you, Sir. Kan who trained Mr. Surya as well," said Zafran who secretly glanced at Lika. He was about to see the look on the face that the girl showed.

Lika looked to be sighing heavily. He refused to look at Zafran.

"OK, now I won't doubt your skills. Are you willing to compete in the national championship?" ask Mr. Surya.

"Yes, sir! It's crazy that I refuse." Zafran agreed. The more he gets praise, the more frown on Lika's face.

"All right then. You can go home after helping your friend practice," said Mr. Surya.

Zafran. He immediately carried out the task given by Mr. Surya.

While Lika, spent quite a lot of time chatting with Mr. Surya. He was only finished, as the members of karate extracurriculars prepared to go home.

Lika exited the indoor field. He went to the school gate to wait for an invitation. It just so happened that Mr. Arman arrived late that day.

Lika was forced to wait at the stop in front of the school. He folded his arms around his chest while trying to contact Mr. Arman.

"Sir Arman where? It's been a long time. The day was very hot again." said Lika, when Mr. Arman just picked up the phone.

"Sorry, Non. I'm in the workshop again. His car broke down on the road" replied Mr. Arman from across the phone.

"Not for long?"

"Lumayan anyway, Non. If Non Lika won't wait, I'll-"

"No need, sir. I can go home by myself. I can take the bus or use an online taxi service." Lika immediately ended the phone call. He just doesn't want to bother Mr. Arman.

A luxurious car slowly stopped. Lika can guess that the owner is Zafran. The car with a black bandage is often used by Zafran when going and going home from school.

The window glass shrinks down. Sure enough, there was a figure of Zafran there. Intentionally stopping to see Lika alone at the stop.

"Pity... Surely the driver forgot to pick you up? Comeing! Come with my car. Later in the anterin until the front of the house," said Zafran. Talking more friendly than usual. He clearly only intended to play Lika.

Lika who understood the sweetness of Zafran, immediately swerved. "Don't expect me to sit in your car!" his reply. Reflexes take their eyes off Zafran.

"Come on, I'm actually interrupting. Your house is next to Melati's alley right?" sahut Zafran's. Still trying to mock Lika.

"Basic brash!!!" hardik Lika's. He knew very well that the place Zafran mentioned was a public burial area.

"Bwahaha!" Zafran laughed. He drove the car at high speed.

"Basic crazy!!" peekik Lika annoyed. He picked up a bottle of a drink that was on the ground. Then throw it to Zafran's car that has already drove. Lika's throw certainly won't hit Zafran's car.

Lika could only stomp her feet with a scatter. Now he has to figure out how to get home. The girl thought as she stepped forward.

"It looks like a complicated online motorcycle ride. But if taking a public bus isn't more scary?" Lika was worried about herself. He never once went or went home from school on public transport.

Tired of pondering, Lika finally decided to take the bus. He grimaced his face while continuing to hold onto the strap of his backpack.

The heat and unpleasant smell made Lika want to vomit. He tried to survive, at least until he arrived at his home complex.

"Just home, Dek?" ask a man who is not far away. Since Lika came earlier, her eyes have continued to be beautiful.

Lika chose silence. He took off the backpack. And hugged him tightly. I hope it calms him down.

Along the way, Lika just turned her head towards the window. From the beginning he felt he was being watched. Really, from that moment Lika Kapok boarded the bus.

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The holidays are coming soon. Given that the whole lesson has completed the final assessment process.

Now the whole teacher is in a meeting. In addition to discussing matters related to assessment, they also talked about the national championship to be held during the holidays.

"I've chosen the best student. But the problem here is..." Mr. Surya did not finish his speech. He just grunted rudely.

"Zafran and Lika became part of the team. Isn't it?" terka Bu Dini who can guess the concern of Mr. Surya. All the teachers certainly know how bad the relationship that occurred between Zafran and Lika.

"really. I still haven't told them that we're leaving as a team. What I'm afraid of is that they'll even make a fuss of their own compared to the opponent." Mr. Surya explained the thing that made him worried.

"How about we make an offer to them. If Lika and Zafran are not willing, maybe we can give another student an opportunity to excel" suggested Ms. Dini.

Pak Surya's eyelids are widened. He felt the idea of Mom Dini had a point. Given that Zafran and Lika both prioritize achievement in school. Although both have shortcomings, but it can be covered with the advantages they have.

"Well, I'll try to talk to Zafran and Lika." Mr. Surya got up from his seat.

Incidentally in the field there is a class meeting event. All the students were busy watching the students who played volleyball. Except for Lika, who again chose the library as a hangout. The girl is busy preparing for the Math Olympics later.

Suddenly a schoolgirl conveys Mr. Surya's message to Lika. The student said that Mr. Surya was waiting in the BK room.

Lika rushed away from the library. As he entered the school corridor, Zafran appeared from behind. Accidentally, the two set foot together. But none of them were interested in talking.

As Lika turned, Zafran also followed. It made his eyes immediately glare.

"What the hell is following? Started to like me huh?" timpal Lika's.

"Great pleasure. Don't be shy." Zafran is indifferent. He kept going straight and ahead.

Lika was flabbergasted to witness Zafran's attitude. He was even more shocked, when he found out that the guy also entered the BK room. Both are now told to sit next to each other.

Just like Lika, Zafran was also made shocked. He was astonished to see Lika welcome to sit by Mr. Surya.

"Did you follow me?" tukas Zafran cynic.

"Lo who followed me this time! Crazy chick who follows guy. Not in my dictionary!" reply Lika while shaking hands to face. He put on a disgusted face.

"Keep up here, huh?!" Zafran is back.

"Lo can't be quiet? I'm tired of sticking around!"

"Lo, be quiet! Your mouth is like a chicken ass you know!"

"What?!!!" Lika clenched fists in both her hands. The dispute and Zafran continues.

Mr. Surya became dizzy himself. He nodded his head repeatedly.

"If you keep this up. I'm not going to vote for you for the national championship!" cetus Pak Surya's. Making Lika and Zafran round their eyes simultaneously.