Aung Lin - Young Friend

[ 1 ]

The leaves on the top of the banyan tree, when touched by even the slightest breeze, flutter and fall to the ground.

Life grabbed a fallen banana leaf by the stem and waved it in front of Atu's face. As she took the banana leaf from Life's hand, she also grabbed Life's hand. Then they stared at each other, unable to speak.

One hand reached out and grabbed the hand of life. In turn, life held one hand out again.

"Water of life"

"What the hell?"

"What kind of game are you playing?"

"I can't tell you how old you are, just play as you like."

The old man stared at life for a long time, searching.

Sang Yi, who was standing nearby, watched the two of them, and as if thinking about something, he came over and sat down next to them...

"Hey..I'm going to play a new game today. Would you both like to play?"

"Okay, let's play. You tell me how to play."

Atu and Xia looked up at San Yi and asked at the same time. San Yi smiled at Atu and Xia and continued to act funny.

"Now tell me, how should we play?"

Life looked at Sanri and reluctantly asked.

"In the play we watched the other night, you two played the part of the prince and princess courting each other, just like in the play that was shown earlier."

Life glanced at Sang Yi with a sideways glance. Thought smiled, satisfied with Sang Yi's play.

"Your game is embarrassing."

"Oh...what's there to be ashamed of? Who cares, life is different."

"I don't play with life, you idiot."

Life looked at Atu with a pleading expression. Sanyi looked at life with a displeased expression.

“Why can’t you play, my dear, just like in the play the other night, while life is waiting for you by the pine tree, just sing, just like life comes back and closes its eyes, then just like in the play over there.”

While listening to Sang-ri, Atu looked at Yat's face with a pained expression. Yat was so embarrassed that he couldn't stand it.

"Good boy, life, we're just playing together, who cares who sees?"

"Oh... if Sanri keeps talking, people will know."

"Oh...don't worry, I won't even watch you play. I'll come later. I'll go to the monastery over there. Now...are you satisfied?"

Sanri winked at Atu and hurriedly left for the school. Then, looking at the life of the girl...

"Now... I'll hide behind the sycamore tree, and just like in the story, I'll sing while waiting for the one who will come."

Atu grabbed both of Awat's arms and stood up, going behind the banyan tree. Awat smiled shyly and looked away as if she was not sure of her feelings. Then, as she adjusted her blouse and put it on, she looked up and down as Atu said, looking up at her lover. She also hummed a song she used to sing. She played it for fear of making Atu angry, but she felt a tingling sensation inside her, so she covered her breasts with her hand.

The other one came out from behind the banyan tree, hiding Life from view, and then hugged Life's whole body from behind. Life suddenly stopped moving and her whole body became cold.

"Now... I've found a girl, what are you doing here?"

As Atu spoke, he pulled the little body of Life to face him. Life still couldn't say anything, just stared blankly.

"We have to look forward to the moon"

"Ah... Life is also like that in the story, I'm looking forward to it. Tell me, who is life looking forward to?"

"I'm looking forward to the moon, huh?"

"Why are you waiting for the moon? Now... tell me."

Atu squeezed and shook Life's shoulders and asked again. Life was having a hard time answering Atu's question.

"Now...answer my question, why are you looking forward to the wedding?"

"I don't know how to talk about life, and I don't know how to play this game either."

Life tried to escape from his hands without crying. He held her tightly so that she wouldn't let go. Life was so afraid that she would never be able to live. He couldn't bear the pain of his eyes staring at her anymore, so he lowered his head again.

"Life"

"What the hell?"

Both of their voices came from deep within. The way they looked at each other was intense and intense, as if they couldn't bear to lose sight of each other. The thought, as if to say something, suddenly became so strong that it made him hesitate, and he pressed the body of life against his chest.

"Aren't you having fun playing with your life like this?"

"I'm happy, but I feel like I'm going crazy. My heart is pounding and I'm feeling dizzy."

"Aye... I feel the same way, I don't know why, and in my heart, I want life to always look up to me like this."

"It's not good to say things like, 'Where should I look for a sign?'"

Life, as if unable to understand the hole, looked and asked in a whisper.

"I'm not going anywhere, but when a girl looks up to a boy, she looks up to him out of love. Haven't you ever loved someone your whole life?"

Atu's question shook life's heart like a thunderclap. And life's eyes gradually became bright and moist. And

"You're not going to answer my questions, are you?"

"Do you still need to ask, Atu? I love you so much that we always play together."

"No, I'm not, I'm just talking nonsense, I don't even know how to say it anymore."

Atu looked at Yadav and felt helpless. Yadav, feeling pity for Atu's condition, gently stroked Atu's forehead with the palm of his hand.

"Oh my...like a prince and princess in love, I'm in love with life like this, hasn't life ever loved you?"

He tried to answer Atu's question until his lips trembled. But no words came out. That's why Atu was so dissatisfied that he held his breath tightly.

"Have you ever loved a monkey, my dear?"

"I don't dare to answer, Atu. If Atu says so, I will never deny my life."

"What's the point of not answering? Breathe, if you love, you love."

Atu pressed his cheek against hers. Then he kissed both sides of her cheek, gently.

"I love you, my dear."

"I love you, Atu. I love you so much that I can't even separate you. That's why I'm so worried about going back to Atu's parents together."

"Why do I have to go back? If my father comes to pick me up, I'll have to go with my life and my life."

Because of his words, my life was as fresh as a rose bud. Then, with both of his long, soft hands, he wrapped his arms around my neck.

"I don't divide my life"

"Never give up, breathe"

Just now, the two little flowers of love between them were blooming in the sunlight. They embraced each other's love in their hearts.

"Hey...don't move, I'm here."

Sang-ri, who didn't know when he had appeared, came out, as if taking a picture of the thoughts and life that were intertwined. Suddenly, life and the mind were separated.

"Well... I'm tired of playing with you too. Play a round with me, my dear."

San Yi stood in front of Yat and extended his hand to play with her. Yat stepped back in fear.

"Hey..we're not playing."

"Hmm... I'm not playing, what are you doing?"

"What should I tell you? Come on, I'll dig it up. Let him play alone."

Life pulled Atu's hand and left. Sanyi, who was aware of the situation, patted his chest with his palm...

"Well... I'll finish it off with my skills and my passion, okay?"