I Love You Mr Engineer

"Come on, Max, the night still on and you can still drink 5 or 6 more bottles without getting drunk," said Leon, one of several new students at the Metronomia technical university who was gathered at the Ocean Blue bar, releasing stress and fatigue after the second day of ESO (Engineering Student Orientation) which is tiring.

Max heads up and spends his share of money. "I can't. I've promised Jane to bring the book she left in my room. She needs it tomorrow morning," Max said as he stood up. "Don't get too drunk, or you'll have to run around the field 30 times because you're late. The absences will stary from 6 in the morning."

"This damn ESO really makes me tired, even though it's only the second day and there are still 23 days to come," complained Pringka--one of nine girls accepted into the engineering faculty this year. Everybody on the table agree with her.

Max waved goodbye to his friends and walked out of the bar casually.

"Hey Leon, who's that Jane he mentioned earlier?" Avren asked, pointing to the door. Max is out of sight.

"His girlfriend," Leon replied as he filled his glass. "They've been together since sophomore senior high school. Jane has been chasing Max since they was in junior high school."

"Wow, I thought a guy like Max wouldn't be so loyal," said Pringka in awe.

"What kind of guy is he anyway?" asked Leon with a laugh. He and Max have been friends since the fifth grade of elementary school and he know Max's personality very well.

"Yeah, you know, every joint in Max's body screams he's a bad boy. After all, he's too handsome and hot just for a girl to devour."

"You're right, Pring, it's a waste. He should be enjoyed by a lot of girls," supported Leva, another engineering girl. "I'm willing, if he wants to sleep with me even if only for one night."

"Geez, you girls are crazy," laughed Caeron, echoed by several others.

"Dream, girls, dream," Leon laughed. "Let's order another drink. I need a good booze tonight, for keep me awake to follow ESO tomorrow!"

***

Max drives his motorbike to 6th dorm, where Jane lives. He stopped his motorbike in front of a mini market near 6th dormitory. His cigarettes were gone and he also wanted to buy some snacks for Jane.

Max left the mini market after paying for what he bought. He put a plastic bag filled with snacks on the table outside the mini market, took a cigarette from the box and lit it.

He had never smoked in front of Jane because he knew Jane didn't like the smell of cigarette smoke. He would finish one stick before meeting Jane.

He leaned against the wall next to the convenience store and made smoke bubbles with his cigarette. Max had just smoked half a cigarette when a man ran up to him and immediately grabbed Max, slipping his smaller body behind Max and clinging tightly to Max's broad back.

Max surprised and tried to turn around, but the man was holding his waist tightly. "Don't turn around, please, don't turn around before they leave."

Max almost snatched the man's hand from his waist when several other men came from the same direction as the man hiding behind him.

Max recognized one of them. Pete--an economics student, his high school friend from different class.

"Hey Max, did you see a guy running over here?" asked Pete when he saw Max.

"Hm? A tall man with white shirt and black pant?" Max asked, smoking a cigarette.

Pete nodded. "Where is he going?"

Max could feel the man behind him pressing his head against Max's back. Max pointed south, towards 4th dorm.

"Over there. He ran quickly over there."

“Bastard,” cursed one of the men behind Pete. "He ran so fast."

“Let's go,” Pete said to his friends. "Thanks, Max."

Max waved and stubbed out the cigarette by throwing it and stomping it on the ground. He waited until Pete and his party were out of sight, then turned and looked at the hiding man, who was now leaning against the wall with his eyes closed, catching his breath.

"What are you doing?" Max asked sharply. "Who are you?"

The man opened his eyes and looked at Max with a smile. The street lamp on the side of the convenience store wasn't very bright, but seeing the man in front of him, Max was stunned.

He felt unsure. The man was very handsome, but--Max was a little confused about it--he was also...beautiful?

Max had never seen the man in front of him, but seeing the white shirt, green tie, black trousers, shiny black leather shoes, and clean cut hair, Max was sure he was a medical student. The green tie is the medical school tie.

"Hi, thanks for saving me from those barbarians. My name is Kevien. You...

Engineeering?"

The man who claimed to be Kevien tilted his head and looked Max up and down, up again. "Definitely engineering."

He smiled widely and Max stunned. The smile, why look so cute and sweet?

"How do you know?" Max said with furrowed brows.

Kevin laughed amusedly. "Look at you. Leather jackets, jeans, boots, wow! And that cool ESO t-shirt, only engineering has. Huh, if only my faculty allowed such a look. You are hot, man!"