His Apricity

21. BASKETBALL

Jeeva's POV

"Krishav, mujhe lagta hai ki hume ek dusre se milna ab kum kar dena chahiye," I said as I took a deep breath.

Nahi nahi, yeh sahi tarika nahi lag raha mujhe unse baat karne ka.

AHH!! Why is it so difficult?

I don't want to send him away. I like his presence around me. He doesn't distract me at all. In fact, he motivates me to study.

But, I don't want to hurt him. He does not deserve me. He is so sweet and kind. How am I supposed to hurt him?

Yaar, he will be hurt if not now, then later. Now it depends on you, either you hurt him by saying this now, Which you have been practicing for so long or otherwise, his heart will break in future because of your stupid decisions, my inner self mocked me.

I know.

"Hey!"

Someone said, bringing me back to reality.

I looked up from my notebook at the person.

Oh! He is the same man because of whom my foot twisted.

"Hi?" I said nervously.

"How is your foot?" he asked politely with concern all over his face.

"Um.. it's better now, thanks for asking," I said.

"Don't need to thank me, in fact I am sorry. Just because of my carelessness you have to bear the pain," he said as his facial expressions were serious.'

I smiled awkwardly and said, " it's okay."

"If you don't mind, can I sit here?" he asked, pointing towards the chair in front of me.

Why?

"Um.. sure,"

"Thanks," he thanked me and sat on the chair, placing his bag beside him.

I ignored him and started packing my bag since it's already 5:35 PM. Krishav must be coming.

"You must live nearby?" he asked.

"Huh?"

"Uh- I mean, I have seen you here many times, that's why I asked," he said.

"Oh, yeah I live nearby," I said as I took my phone and started scrolling instagram. At this moment, I just don't feel like talking to anyone. 

"By the way, my name is Karan," he said with a proud smile on his face.

Aur main arjun...

(myself arjun)

"Okay," I smiled and again diverted my attention towards my phone.

He cleared his throat as I looked at him when he said, raising an eyebrow "you?"

"Oh! I-myself Jeeva, "I said, smiling awkwardly.

He made an 'o' face, nodding his head he said, "nice name."

"Thanks"

Now please don't talk to me.

"By the way-"

Not again...

"Is that boy your boyfriend?" he asked as his expressions became tense.

Is he talking about Rish?

Of course dumbo, my subconscious mocked me. 

"Ye- I mean NO. He is just a friend," I said as I realized what I was going to say.