The Romance of Earth and Blue
Prologues

“Quick here! Do you know what time it is? Huh! Answer!”

Hearing that roaring cry after scream, making the running footsteps of the shoes become increasingly noisy. They seemed to hear the sound of war gendering inevitably making them go forward. That's a strange thing. And here I was, being one of the humans running around into the hall with my heels that made my calves tired.

“Hey you! Stop.”

My steps stopped when a woman in a green suit looked at me like an antagonist of the story. I immediately stopped while trying to stabilize my breath that was rising and falling irregularly.

“Iya kak?” my many.

But he was lazy to show an increasingly angry face. “You pretended not to know ya?” cynically.

I who was already very upset just looked at him straight.

“Who said you could wear heels? Here too, your hair's brown. Want to be a hotshot?” he said he scolded me in front of thousands of people.

I looked at him in wonder.

I watched it from the bottom up. Heels that are 7 cm high, tight span skirts that feature curves, shirts that are the same as her span skirt. Then her long wavy hair with a bright brown color. She even wears pretty bold makeup. And now this mirrorless woman is even scolding me just because I'm a freshman? Just be right.

“What is it listed in OSEK rules?” manya.

Hearing that he bit his lips to vent his frustration. He glanced at the man who was holding the mic and muttering. The man just stared at her without a word.

I'm not afraid of him at all. He's just a senior here. I am sure I am the same age as him. I gapyear for a year for one reason or another.

“Have you never learned what is called an unwritten rule?” the answer is still trembling.

Of course he masish can stand so firmly. It's a tough fight for self-esteem.

“Do not know. Because the rules that must be adhered to are written rules.”

He's getting angry. “Out! join the other dissidents in the field!” yells.

I'm nodding. “OK. You should reflect first before making the rules. Is not as a member of BEM an example for new students in appearance? And for me, my sister's appearance is now okay. Try makeup brother change more fresh a little. Make up like that makes sister look like 30 years old,” I said while out of the hall.

I could hear the cheers from my generation that seemed to agree with what I said. I smiled with satisfaction.

But my Sydney was instantly lost to see how hot it was this morning. Some people were already lined up while bowing their heads. Their sweat is poking out hear.

I let out a rough breath and walked to the very end of the line. I dropped my backpack and stood upright facing the sun to welcome my punishment.

“Ssst what's your name?” the woman next to me whispered. He looked straight ahead as if he were not talking. He seems to be very afraid of being caught chatting.

“My name is Earth, what is your name?” ask while extending my hand.

But he looked at me in panic and closed my hand. “You are crazy huh? Later we get caught,” grunts.

I chuckle. Turns out it was really that good.

“Ah, alright sorry.” This time I followed her fear game.

“Your name is Earth?” tanyanya repeated the previous style.

I can see that frown on his sweaty forehead. “Earth alone?”

I'm shaking. “Archava Bumi Nusantara.”

“Wow it is a very unique name,” his comments. I smiled thinly.

“Your name?” I asked back.

He looked over with his big smile. “Taruna.”

“Emm sorry in advance but it's like-“

“Male name right?” he can guess it accurately. “Called Runa. This time it's girly. I don't know why you gave me my name like that either. Taruna Wijaya Putri's. Common basic name.”

“You are from what department?” tanyanya.

“Law.”

“We're the same!” again, Runa was excited.

His thoughts and emotions are really easy to guess. His eyes never lie. How the way those eyes glowed made him look so enthusiastic.

“Then it seems we can be good friends from now on.”

Again he nodded with a very special smile. Ah, it feels like I'm seeing the old me.

We were completely silent this time as some members of the BEM started to stand guard.

“Earth, do you know that brother? he daritadi see you continue,” he said with a wrinkled forehead.

I followed her direction confusedly. “Which one?”

“Any sister who again renders flagpole.”

I immediately turned my gaze towards the direction mentioned by Runa. My heart was beating fast. The look in our eyes met. At that time I thought my body was like being dragged by a wave.

“Earth,” call Runa make me instantly aware and leave our view. “you know?” tanyakanya.

I'm shaking.

“Hei is there! You dare to talk! Your punishment plus an hour!” we're busted. And by the same man who made me serve the punishment.

I was about to protest, but Runa held me back. He looked down in fear. Well, since I don't want to harm Runa, I choose to be quiet.

Everyone is resting. But we are still on display in the middle of the heat. Really upsetting.

An hour passed and we were finally free of punishment. Runa immediately sat down. His feet were shaking violently. “Capek,” he said with a vibrating voice.

I nodded and sat down next to her while straightening my legs. Fortunately, since a while ago the sky became cloudy so it was not as heavy as before. Runa had already taken out the mineral water from inside her bag and directly gulped it down. I also grabbed my backpack.

Damn I can't find the mineral water I brought from the dormitory. This is totally insane. Did I leave him? Oh my goodness.

I try to look around. Unfortunately the cafeteria is quite far from here and I don't have the strength to walk any further.

“You didn't drink?” runa asked confusedly.

“I forgot to bring water,” I replied.

Runa looked surprised. “Emm I know we just met. If you want you can finish mine,” he said.

Actually I have no problem at all. But I am sure that Runa is still thirsty.

My cheeks feel so cold. I looked up and saw a can of cold drink placed on my cheek. “Nih, drink. Later dehydrate.” It was a very familiar voice. I took the drink and saw his face looking at me with an indecipherable look.

Blue Space.

The name tag she wore around her neck was a sign that she was a member of BEM. A name I know too outside my head.

“No need, I-“

“Earth, don't be stubborn,” he said with low. “ini make your friend too.”

He put a white crackle bag. In it there are several cans of drink, one mineral water, and several types of bread. Without waiting for me, he just walked away as if nothing had happened and let me sculpt.

“That's who? That brother, right? You know?” asked Runa so innocently.

My voice choked. “She's my ex.” Finally the sentence came out along with the memory we had assembled together at that time.