Chapter 2

"Good morning, class!"

               The greeting from Kenzo was responded enthusiastically by everyone in the class, which of course was more dominated by the voices of the girls than the boys. Kenzo smiled kindly and walked towards the teacher's desk, then put some books on it, as well as a board containing the list of names of his students.

               "Mister Kenzo?"

               Kenzo lifted his head from the list of names of his students and looked at one of the girls sitting by the window. The short, shoulder-length haired student smiled broadly and looked at Kenzo with a look of reverence.

               "Yes?"

               "I have a question." The girl glanced at the friend beside her, then nodded several times. "Do you have a girlfriend?"

                                   

               The question suddenly made everyone in the class cheer and whistle. The students were busy waiting for answers, while some students were click their tongue, shaking their heads and even sneering. Disliked by the fact that their homeroom teacher, as well as the English teacher, made the girls crazy.

               "Do I have to answer that?" Kenzo asked in a relaxed tone. It didn't look uncomfortable at all or anything. Seeing the girl who asked the question — which of course all the girls in the class followed — nodded excitedly, Kenzo answered, “Yes! I do have a girlfriend."

               When all the girls looked disappointed while chattering, questioning whether Kenzo had a girlfriend, a figure in the distance grabbed his attention. The one sitting in the back corner, by the window. A figure that supports her chin with one hand, staring at the sky that looks a little black outside. Completely unconcerned about the small commotion in the classroom.

               The figure that had fallen on top of his body this morning, who apparently was also an occupant of the room next to his boarding room, also had a dark and mysterious aura behind her silence. One who has a cautious attitude, as well as a cold and sharp gaze.

               Khanza Syahilla.

               Kenzo raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly. Staring at Khanza who seemed busy immersed in the world that the girl created herself. But then, Khanza snapped out of her reverie and turned her head. Her eyes and Kenzo's eyes met. Khanza didn't look away at all like most girls out there, when their eyes met with him. The girl just stared back, with her trademark sharp and cold gaze, making Kenzo a little surprised and impressed.

               Hmm ...

               Suddenly, Kenzo's smile disappeared. His gaze turned sharp, somehow. Even though it looks scary, Khanza persists with her gaze. She didn't flinch, didn't look away, didn't evade. She’s still challenge Kenzo’s gaze to her, even though now her body was trembling a little with fear. But, she won't lose to that damn guy.

               It seemed that everyone in the class was aware of the tension between Khanza and Kenzo. They whispered and stared at each other, then stared at Khanza and Kenzo in turn. They want to broke this tension, but don't have the guts. The atmosphere that is created is very tense, especially when lightning strikes the sky and thunder booms. Several girls screamed, while the boys swallowed hard.

               "Something's wrong, mister Kenzo?" asked Khanza. The sound is made as calm and cool as possible. Truth be told, Khanza's heart was beating really hard right now. Really hard, until Khanza felt like this was the end of her life. Her hands are on her thighs, clenched tightly until her knuckles turn white. A chill enveloped her body, making her nauseous and wanting to vomit.

               Shit! Not now!

               "I don't need to answer that." Kenzo answered in a serious tone, as serious as his eyes. The guy crossed his arms and leaned against the wall behind him. Again, lightning flashed across the sky, followed by a terrifying roar of thunder. Then, it rained just like that. "More importantly, are you ok?"

               Khanza's forehead frowned. The girl nodded slowly.

               In truth, though, she was far from all right.

               "You're not lying, are you Khanza Syahilla?"

               Khanza click her tongue imperceptibly and bit her inner lip. Her hands were getting clenched into fists. The cold was getting stronger, enveloping her body. Dizziness began to whack, followed by caressing the neck and as if it was hugging her from behind, until Khanza was forced to gasp and jump to her feet in one swift motion.

               All eyes are now on Khanza, as well as Kenzo who has never taken his gaze for a second since earlier. Khanza's breath raging, Kenzo could see it. The girl's face was pale, almost like a corpse. With all her might, Khanza tried to catch her breath. When Kenzo intended to call Khanza again, the guy froze.

               Khanza closed her eyes, took a deep breath and remained silent. The atmosphere looked tense. Her classmates were busy talking about the oddities of Khanza's attitude. For some of the people who had been in that girl's class, they were no surprise to Khanza's strange and mysterious attitude. But still, the sensation given by Khanza was terrifying.

               Kenzo stared more and more sharply at Khanza and cursed softly. He then decided to go over to Khanza. His pace was fast and wide, so that within seconds, Kenzo was now right in front of Khanza. Then, when Kenzo reached out to Khanza, the girl had already opened her eyes, turned back and waved her hand.

               Makes everyone blink in surprise and confusion.

               Makes Kenzo round his eyes and subconsciously lower his outstretched hand.

               "You ...," muttered Kenzo softly, which only Khanza could hear. The girl let out a long, relieved sigh, then glanced at Kenzo. The two of them looked back at each other, but no words were spoken. Only, this time Kenzo saw Khanza smiling very faintly at him. Trying to cover up the fear and her face getting paler.

               Then, the girl left Kenzo's side. She didn't even know that their shoulders collided. Khanza was too weak and helpless to even glare at Kenzo, as she did this morning.

               She needs air.

               She needs strength.

               And suddenly, several girls shouted Khanza’s name. Automatically, Kenzo woke up from his stance and turned his head immediately. His eyes rounded again when he saw Khanza fell unconscious in the arms of a tall man who looked like someone from abroad. The guy smiled very gently at Khanza and stroked her hair lightly.

               With one swift motion, the blue-eyed guy lifted Khanza's body into his arms. He then looked at Kenzo, causing the guy to raise an eyebrow and stare back with his stern gaze.

               "She did well, isn't she?" the guy asked Kenzo.

               Not expecting to be asked, Kenzo just kept quiet. The bespectacled boy approached Khanza and the foreign guy, then stopped five inches in front of them. He glanced at Khanza briefly, then his eyes turned back to the foreign guy.

               "What do you mean?" Kenzo asked.

               "You know what I mean. From what I see, you have a mysterious aura and you are not a normal person. Just like me and ... Khanza."

               Kenzo was silent again. He glanced back at Khanza.

               "So ... she can see 'them'?"

               "She is." The foreign guy confirmed Khanza's position in his arms. “She can see, hear and feel them. Not only that, she can also drive them away. She had this ability since childhood. Because of that, she was constantly harassed and attacked by them. It's just that, because Khanza is weak, that ability often endangers her life."

               The silence is come back. Until finally, Kenzo took Khanza's body from the foreign guy’s arms, making the guy raise an eyebrow and suppress a smile.

               "I'm the teacher. I'll take her to the health room."

               “My pleasure. Please take care of my ..., "the foreign guy stopped. He moved a little further, until he could feel Kenzo's breath even though he was blocked by Khanza's body, then brought his lips closer to Kenzo's ear. "Precious girlfriend."

               Kenzo couldn't help but flinch. Even though it was slow, the foreign guy could hear it. He suppressed his smile even more and took a few steps back.

               "Oh, by the way ... my name is Keanu. Nice to meet you .... "

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"Hi, little girl ...."

               Who? Who is there? Where is this?

               "Aren't you tired of living alone?"

               Khanza looked left and right, but found nothing but darkness. The girl rubbed her arms and walked on, hoping to find a way out.

               “There is not a single person in this world who loves you, little girl. Everyone ignores you, everyone hates you, because of the abilities you have. They think of you as a monster. "

               Khanza stopped walking and shook her head. The girl knelt down, closed her

eyes and closed her ears.

               “SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!"

               “Hi, little girl… come to me. If you are by my side, everything will be fine. I will erase all your fear, pain and sorrow during this time. "

               "SHUT UP!"

               “Isn't it pointless if you stay alive? No one needs you. You are just a scary monster that will be killed one day by them. Before that happens, I'll pick you up. How about it, little girl? "

               Khanza opened her eyes and looked up. A black shadow resembling a human stood right in front of her. The shadow stretched out both hands towards Khanza. Silently, with blank eyes, Khanza continued to watch the helping hand. Then, the two hands started to wrap around her neck.

               The black shadow embraced her. His smile was wide open, looking very scary. His eyes began to appear, bright red. He pushed Khanza's hair behind her ear, then whispered, "Come on, my little girl, darling ... come to me."

               Suddenly, a white light appeared in the distance. Khanza stared at the bright light with her blank gaze. Then, slowly, that bright light began to enlarge and get closer to her. The black shadow who was hugging Khanza then click his tongue and just disappeared. Leaving Khanza who was increasingly immersed in the bright light. Such warm light.

               "Are you awake?"

               The voice made Khanza glance sideways. There, sitting on a chair beside the bed, Kenzo's figure was visible. The guy didn't smile and just stared flatly at Khanza. Then, Khanza frowned when she realized that her hand was being held tightly by Kenzo. The girl then glanced at her hand and Kenzo who realized it immediately let go of Khanza's cold hand.

               "Sorry," he said softly. “You look restless, even though you're in a fainting state. Your face is also very pale."

               "Is there a teacher who uses the non-formal language with the students?" Khanza asked coldly, ignoring Kenzo's statement just now. The girl removed the blanket that covered part of her body and got up. In the next second, Khanza grimaced and massaged her temples. Still feel a little dizzy. Her body also was still very limp.

               "There's no one here. Besides, soon you'll be home too."

               "What?"

               “Your boyfriend came just in time. Looks like your bond is too strong, to the point that he can tell if you are sick and passed out at the door."

               Khanza raised an eyebrow.

               "Boyfriend?"

               Kenzo snorted and cross his arms. "I don't know if you like older guy like that. He’s too old for you."

               “What are you talking about? I don't understand. "

               Kenzo snorted again. “Your guy whose name is Keanu came. He caught your body, when you passed out at the door. So, you like that type of guy? Foreign old guy?"

               "Brother Keanu is here?"

               "Brother?" Kenzo repeated.

               Before Khanza could speak again, the health room door opened. Keanu's figure appeared in the doorway with a soft smile. Seeing Keanu's arrival, Khanza smiled just as gently and it made Kenzo freeze then looked away.

               For a moment earlier, Kenzo felt his heart run wild. Really weird.

               "Brother Keanu? Bro, why are you in Indonesia?"

               Keanu approached Khanza and hugged the girl. At his place, Kenzo gave a quick glance and raised an eyebrow. His heart is fine now. Ah, maybe the effect of the existence of the evil being in the class earlier, hugging Khanza from various directions, caused his heart to run wild. Maybe it was because he was tired.

               "Hm? I dreamed about you two days ago. I had a bad feeling and I flew straight to Indonesia yesterday. This morning, I came straight here to meet you. And my hunch is proven. You passed out again after throwing them out."

               Khanza looked at Kenzo when Keanu spoke their word. The guy looks normal. Looking at him and Keanu just like they are a normal person.

               "Are you not surprised?"

               "Why should I?"

               "Because of what brother Keanu said." Khanza shrugged indifferently. "Brother Keanu said that I had driven them away. You will definitely remember, right, that I was alone in the class earlier. I didn't kick anyone out."

               "Ah ...." Kenzo nodded his head. “Don't worry, I'm just like you and that foreigner there. I can see, hear and drive them away. That's why I approached you earlier. I saw that you were surrounded by evil spirits. I didn't think you could kick them out too."

               Khanza is somewhat surprised to learn that Kenzo is just like her and Keanu. The girl then straightened her back and turned quickly towards the window of the medical room.

               Blank. No one there.

               At his place, Keanu watched. Khanza's greatest enemy was indeed here, near them, moments ago. That is also what made Keanu return to Indonesia. Keanu didn't expect that their biggest enemy was apparently free and roaming around again.

               Shit!

               "Ah, you can go home with your boyfriend now." Kenzo stood up and cleaned the back of his pants. "Poor guy, he's come all the way here. He must be tired."

               While Khanza frowned, Keanu burst into laughter. The guy bent down and shook his head. Since earlier in class, Keanu had been desperately holding back laughter, but now he couldn't stop it anymore.

               "Boyfriend? Who does Mr. Kenzo mean?" asked Khanza. "Brother Keanu? Let me tell you this: he is my cousin."

               Kenzo was silent. The guy was now staring at Keanu with a deathly gaze, while Keanu winked while still laughing. However, one question crossed Keanu's mind.

               Why can't Kenzo feel the presence of his greatest enemy and Khanza?