Love Business

"Are you sure you can attend the class?" Pan asks Yara over the phone. She is on her way to class.

"I'm okay. Besides, having a dean's son as a friend is a huge privilege!" Yara squeaks.

"What do you mean??"

"I'm in the dean's car with Han! It's a BMW... And he even has a driver!" Pan scoffs and laughs in tiny. Yara is an innocent soul, even the smallest thing amazes her.

"Okay... Enjoy yourself. See you at the class..." Pan cuts the call and starts her bike. She manages to stop by her dorm before the class starts. Now, she's on her way to the BBA building.

While taking a turn, her bike suddenly dies. She frowns as she slowly pulls over and gets down from the bike.

"Ai hia! What's wrong with you, man?" she murmurs to herself. Looks like there's a problem with the wiring of that old ass bike.

"What's wrong, freshie?"

She looks up and sees a man in a white shirt and black pants is smiling at her.

"Oh, Cray..." she stands up slowly. "My bike stopped midway. Maybe it broke down, but I'm not so sure," Pan replies to him.

Cray gets closer and checks the bike.

"Did you check the oil tank?"

"It's full. I did refill the gas,"

"How about the plug? Did you change it?" he squats down and takes a look at the engine.

"Regularly. I think there's something wrong with the wiring. It happened before..." Cray stands up and gazes at Pan, smiling.

"You do know your ride well..."

"I think we should be aware of our ride, especially the one that we use daily, " Pan replies, casually hands Cray a dirt cloth to wipe his dirty hand.

"Some chicks only know how to drive. They never care about what's inside thier car," says Cray.

"Not all women are the same, senior. Besides, nowadays there are a lot of women who are aware of this safety thing," Pan replies to him.

"Like you?"

"Not only me. There's some out there. Believe me..."

Cray snickers and laughs a bit.

"So, wanna lift?"

"Nah. Thanks, but my faculty is just down there..." Pan points her finger at the BBA building.

"It's quite far from here. Besides, the weather is hot today. You might get a heat stroke," says Cray.

"Walking a mile can't give me a heat stroke..." Pan chuckles.

"Ah... You and your attitude..." Cray looks up to the sky and lets out a big laugh.

"You have a problem with that?" Pan asks him with her eyes glaring at him.

"Nope!" Cray gazes at Pan. He leans closer, staring at her shocking but calm face. "I find it cute," his eyes convey a sneaky glare.

Pan blinks a few times. She frowns as she pokes Cray's shoulder and pushes him away from her. Just a bit.

"Thanks for the compliment, sir," she replies with a smile on her face.

"So... Can I accompany you to class?" asks Cray. Pan looks hesitant about the situation. After some measurements of thinking, she finally makes a decision.

"Fine. However...."

"However?"

Pan stares at Cray, purposely letting him wait in anxious feeling. When the man almost jumps up and down, she snickers and laughs.

"However, you can only send me until at the front of the building. No need to send me straight to my class," says Pan.

"Why?" Cray asks her again.

"I hate it," Pan replies to him in short. She grabs her bag and strides to his car.

Cray watches her from afar and smiles. She is indeed different from the other girl that he knew. She's straightforward and independent and her sarcasm is a whole new level for him.

He can't wait to know her more.

***

"Is that the Econ Moon?"

"Oh my God, he's handsome!"

"Who's the girl next to him?"

"The one that is on X! The freshy girl!"

"So, Team CrayPan is true!"

"The girl is a player! She has Cray but still associates with Senior Zee!"

"Whore!"

Pan stops at the spot. She looks around, feeling somehow uneasy with eyes linger around her. People is whispering and she can't help but hearing some even cursing at her.

"We should part ways from here, Senior Cray," Pan turns around, facing the Econ Moon bitterly.

"Why? We're not even reach the stairs in front of the building–"

"I'm good to go. Plus, this is the intersection between our faculty. So, we can separate equally from here, senior..."

"I don't mind sending you until the front door. And, why are you tou calling me senior , huh? Why suddenly you became so formal?" Cray is about to burst out but he holds his upset feeling inside.

"You're a senior–"

"I am not your senior. At least, I am not your faculty's senior. So, don't call me that," said Cray. He shuts his eyes briefly before opens them and stares at Pan. "I want to be your friend, Pan. At least, let us get more closer."

"I don't think your college mates like the idea–"

"How's so? You never meet them before," Cray steps upfront, closing the gap between them. Pan triez to dodge his approachment, but it seems a bit too late as the senior already taking a step forward.

"They're checking on us now..."

"Are you not fine with it?"

"Do you want me to he honest? Or not?" asks Pan.

"Be honest," Cray replies. There's no use of rainbows and kisses when there are full of lies. He appreciates more if Pan manages to open up to him instead of keeping things by herself.

"I don't know why those eyes are looking at us, but seriously I hate it. It seems like I steal something from them. Or maybe, because I dare to walk side by side with you," said Pan. "The Econ Moon shouldn't mingle around with lower class freshy girl like me, I guess!"

"Says who? I don't mind being friends and if they want to watch us, let them enjoy the show!" Cray sighs as he sneers before looking back to Pan. "But, I won't back off from you. I have rights to be your friend, no one can stop me!"

"I think, I should go..."

"Pan..."

Pan stops moving. Cray is still standing there as if he is waiting for something. Pan feels hesitate to stay, yet she feels awkward if she leaves.

So, she choose to stay out of respect towards the Economy senior.

"I want to be your friend. Seriously," says Cray. There's a fire of determination in his eyes. He still waits for Pan's answer, making the girl feels more uneasy and awkward.

"Cray, I am your friend. Do you think I would let you send me to my faculty if you're a stranger to me?" Pan answers.

Gradually, a smile form on Cray's lips. He lets out a relieve sigh as he slowly loosen up a bit.

"Thanks, Pan! I do really appreciate it!"

Pan shakes her head in tiny, feeling disbelief with Cray's action.

"So, you don't mind if I pick you up after class?" Cray's offer makes Pan jerks in shock.

This guy is advancing too fast!

"Ah.. I don't know..."

"I'll take that as yes. No objection!"

"But–"

"Gotta go! See you later!"

Cray quickly leaves Pan, standing there alone with puzzling mind.

What just happening anyway??