Note:
Whole chapter is flashback.
Narration
' Thoughts '
" Conversation "
(*Author's ramble)
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" I like to draw, because in that picture I can pour all my imagination. But I also like to sing and since childhood I dreamed of someday I would stand on a big stage, with all the lights turned on to me and the audience's voice shouting my name. So right now I enter the choir club. " - Xiao Zhan.
Wang Yibo smiled at Xiao Zhan who was demonstrating his dream, standing tall, looking straight ahead, his hands stretched and finally he bowed like someone who was grateful after the concert was over.
" So have you decided which club you want to go to ??? " - Xiao Zhan.
" I don't know yet, I'll think about it later. " - Wang Yibo.
" Em okay. But I hope you don't think of following me, not that I don't like it, but I want you to have lots of friends. Don't be like this. " - Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan was only worried that if Wang Yibo continued to be alone, he would distance himself from other friends. That's not good for his age now.
"Zhan Ge, you are too full of yourself. I don't think it's because of that, I know that everyone has their own talents and dreams. I just haven't chosen it." - Wang Yibo.
The bell rang Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo returned to their classes like every day they always did. But it is different if the sports hours last, for all students it is a gift.
(* Actually, it's a habit of bee at school, peeking at sports class 😂😂😂.)
"Hey, isn't Xiao Zhan's gym class now?" - a student sitting next to Wang Yibo, talking to another student friend.
"Yes, I almost missed it. Let's see."
Xiao Zhan class that gets exercise lessons before recess, Xiao Zhan is among the most handsome students with an ideal body. Not only Xiao Zhan, his classmates also had a few things in common. Making all students willing to be reprimanded by the teacher because too often asked permission to go to the bathroom, only to see Xiao Zhan and his friends.
Wang Yibo only smiled at the behavior of his classmates, not that he didn't want to see Xiao Zhan but he waited for the best part, which is ...
When sweat is running down the face ...
And down through the neck ....
Dampening the sports uniform that made him perfect, revealing every curve of Xiao Zhan's body.
The chest that goes up and down quickly, to regulate its breathing ...
Wang Yibo felt that was the best part after finishing sports class.
Then when Xiao Zhan turned and smiled at Yibo, he saw Yibo standing on the open field looking at him and Xiao Zhan approached Yibo.
" Thank you " - Xiao Zhan held out his hand
Wang Yibo gave a bottle of water to Xiao Zhan, which he had prepared from before.
Do you know what's the purpose of preparing drinking water for Xiao Zhan ???
Every sip of water that passes through the throat of Xiao Zhan, and the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple) that goes down as he drinks, gives Xiao Zhan a sexy impression on Wang Yibo.
Wang Yibo standing next to Xiao Zhan could not divert his gaze because he was fascinated. Wang Yibo swallowed a glance at the magnificent creation of the god that stood before him.
Wang Yibo felt very happy to be able to enjoy this, without realizing his face had changed color.
" Wow, why is your face turning red ??? " -Xiao Zhan.
Wang Yibo tried to cover his two cheeks which were almost red and turned to leave Xiao Zhan.
Wang Yibo is a quiet person, he is very frugal and he will talk if he thinks it's necessary. And he won't explain little things, like now he only chose to leave Xiao Zhan without explanation. And Xiao Zhan already understood him.
" This is so embarrassing, why should I avoid him. Calm yourself, Wang Yibo, he is good to you because you are always alone. " - in Wang Yibo's heart.
When it was time to go home from school it was raining, making students complain. Wang Yibo stood in the front of the school building before the gate, he was annoyed (*even though his face remained flat 😂) because he forgot to put his umbrella when changing his bag yesterday.
An umbrella covers Wang Yibo's head from behind, and Xiao Zhan appears beside Yibo.
Like a hero, Xiao Zhan appeared when Wang Yibo was having a hard time.
'Don't blame me if I like you, I also don't blame your kindness. But forgive me...'- Wang Yibo speaks silently by continuing to stare at Xiao Zhan.
"Come on, I'll take you home." - Xiao Zhan embraced Wang Yibo approaching him.
' Because I can't stop liking you.' -while making sure to step in the rain.
Both of them walked under the same umbrella, heavy rain made the air colder. They stopped at a bus stop waiting for the next bus to arrive.
" Zhan ge, just stay here, you don't need to take me home." - Yibo.
"Alright, I'll accompany you until your bus comes." - Xiao zhan.
Wang Yibo was nervous now, his feelings for Xiao Zhan were like a bean that didn't take long to sprout. Feelings of happiness when he is with him, sad when they have to separate and miss when he was away. That is, that is what Wang Yibo feels right now.
"Have you decided which club to join ???" -Xiao Zhan.
"Em, I will join the math club." - Wang Yibo.
"That's good. Oh yeah, starting next week you will rarely see me, don't miss me."
Wang Yibo stared at Xiao Zhan with his wrinkled eyebrows asking for Xiao Zhan's explanation.
"Soon the choir competition will start, we must practice often for that." - Xiao Zhan.
Wang Yibo smiled cheering for Xiao Zhan, soon Yibo's bus arrives. He said goodbye and immediately got on the bus, Wang Yibo looking out of the bus to where Xiao Zhan is, waved his hand.
One week later Xiao zhan was busy practicing at recess and a few hours after school, he and his choral club were preparing to take part in a Competition. The school is supporting by allowing the choir club to practice in the school hall.
Xiao Zhan did know that Wang Yibo came to see him secretly, but he let it go because he didn't want to make Wang Yibo sad because he was caught.
Not infrequently Wang Yibo also put some food in his bag, with a note " Zeal :)". Xiao Zhan sometimes does not understand the way of thoughts of Wang Yibo, he is very considerate and understanding but never expresses it directly.
" Zhan ge."
"I'll take you home." - Xiao zhan.
" Bus stop." - Wang Yibo.
"Eeem, until the bus stop. Come on..." - Xiao Zhan.
Wang Yibo miss Xiao Zhan very much, he has not been walking around like this for a long time.
Wang Yibo wanted to express his feelings, but he was afraid that Xiao Zhan was kind to him only because of sympathy. And he did not want to risk losing being together with Xiao Zhan. Although only being able to walk next to him without holding his hand was enough to make Wang Yibo happy.
" This afternoon, are you busy??? " -xiao zhan.
" No " - Yibo.
" If so, meet me at the beach this afternoon at five. Your bus has arrived, hurry up. " - Xiao Zhan waved after Wang Yibo was on the bus.
In accordance with Xiao Zhan's request, Yibo came to the beach at five o'clock in the afternoon and Xiao Zhan was sitting there embracing his two feet towards the sea.
" Zhan ge."
"You've arrived, sit down." - Xiao Zhan.
Wang Yibo is sitting next to Xiao Zhan and is enjoying the sunset soon.
" Zhan ge, why did you ask me to come here ???" -Wang Yibo.
"You know tomorrow is the day of competition, I am very nervous. I always come here when I feel nervous, the sound of the waves and the wind that blows can slightly reduce my nervousness." - Xiao Zhan.
Wang Yibo understood, he didn't ask anymore and began to enjoy the atmosphere of the beach in the afternoon. Let Xiao Zhan calm down.
"My position as the main vocal makes my nervousness increase, I am afraid of making mistakes. And makes other members regret it." - Xiao Zhan.
"Believe in your abilities, and do your best. Cheer up, I'm sure you can win this competition." - Wang Yibo.
The sun was almost completely set, the orange color filled the beach sky that afternoon.
"Zhan ge." - Wang Yibo stood up and held out his hand.
Xiao zhan was still confused by the intention of Wang Yibo, until he understood that Wang Yibo wanted to try to help him get rid of the nervousness that he was feeling right now. Xiao zhan welcomed Wang Yibo's hand, they walked together along the beach.
"This is all I can do, I hope I can reduce your burden." - Wang Yibo thought.
"It's a shame the event is held on school days, also outside the city. Maybe even outside the city but if it's a day off, I can still take you there." -Xiao Zhan.
"If Zhan Ge asks for it, I will go there." - Wang Yibo. (*Yeah he's Zhan ge's property now 😜.)
"I just want you to see me standing on the stage. But I also don't want you to skip school, take it easy I'll return with a trophy and make you proud." - Xiao Zhan.
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Translator's ramble:
About the last author's note, the expression originally used was "Dasar Bucin"
Which means basically a slave for lover.
Bucin stands for "Budak Cinta" but that's too long so Indonesian people, shortened it to be "bucin" .
The meaning of bucin is...
"someone who is in love with someone else that they will do anything for someone dear as if they were a slave"
Thank you xianxian15 for explaining this. 😍😍