Luna was the prettiest and most popular student at her school, With her sweet smile and amazing achievements, everyone wanted to be close to her, She was friendly and cheerful, and it was easy for her to get along with anyone, But there was one secret that not many people knew, Luna liked Cecep, a simple boy who worked part-time as a construction worker.
Cecep didn’t look special, He was skinny, always smelled like sweat after work, and didn’t care about his appearance, He didn’t wear fancy clothes or perfume because he was more focused on working hard to support himself, His friends even called him “salted fish” because they didn’t think he was attractive.
“Luna, do you really like Cecep? He’s like a salted fish—skinny, smelly, and not that good-looking!” teased Bella, one of Luna’s friends, who knew Luna liked Cecep,
Luna just smiled and said, “Not everyone likes sweet things, Bella, There are people who like cool guys, some like sweet guys, and others like, salted fish, And I think Cecep, even though he looks salted, has a side that people don’t see.”
Luna first started liking Cecep when one day, while on her way to tutoring, she saw him carrying cement near her house, He looked tired but still smiled brightly, There was something kind in his eyes, and Luna couldn’t stop thinking about it.
One day during the holidays, Luna went to her relative’s house, She didn’t expect that Cecep was the one doing the repairs on the house, When Luna saw him, she greeted him and started talking.
“Are you tired, Cecep?” Luna asked, getting closer.
Cecep smiled, even though he was clearly exhausted, “It’s okay, Luna, I’m used to it,”
Luna laughed a little, “Don’t call me Miss, Just call me Luna, We’re the same age,” she said, smiling.
They talked for a long time, about lessons, dreams, and even silly theories, Even though their lives were different, they got along so well.
From that day on, Luna often met Cecep, both at school and after school, Cecep didn’t try to hide who he was, and Luna felt comfortable talking to him, Cecep was amazed by Luna’s simple care and kindness.
When their relationship became known among their friends, rumors started to spread quickly, Luna’s friends were surprised, and some even teased her.
“Luna, are you serious? Aren’t you embarrassed? Cecep’s just a construction worker!” they teased.
Luna didn’t care about their comments, “Yes, Cecep works hard, But he also has a heart that not everyone has, I like him, and that’s enough for me,” she said firmly, ignoring what others thought.
But Cecep felt unsure about his feelings, “Luna, I’m just an ordinary guy, We seem like we come from different worlds, I don’t want to make you embarrassed,” Cecep said, full of doubt, “I’m like a salted fish—I’m not handsome, I don’t smell nice, and I’m not smart.”
Luna gently held Cecep’s hand, “Cecep, you’re different, Even though you might seem like a salted fish, there are still people who like salted fish, right? And not everything is about looks, I like you, and that’s enough for me,” Luna said with a sincere smile.
Her words made Cecep stop, He felt valued in a way he had never felt before, Luna only cared about his feelings, not his status or looks.
Over time, their relationship became accepted by the people around them, Cecep proved himself to be responsible, working hard for the future, Even though Luna remained the popular girl at school, she was always proud to show her love for Cecep.
They enjoyed their relationship, even though it wasn’t always easy, At the end of high school, both Luna and Cecep graduated with good results, Cecep received a scholarship to study engineering, which was a proud achievement, Luna, although she had the chance to study abroad, chose to stay and support Cecep in his journey.
For Luna, their relationship wasn’t about luxury or social status, it was about sincerity and love from the heart, She showed that true love doesn’t care about looks or status, but a love about a kind heart, even if it comes from a “salted fish.”
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