Aarohi's Pov:
Today, it's been one month since my classes started, & and today we are having our first practice test .
I woke up early and headed to the center. Upon arrival, I located my classroom using the roll number posted on the notice board and proceeded there directly. Arriving a bit early, I found myself with five minutes to spare before the exam. I stood outside the class.
While I was revising the formulas for the questions, Priya arrived. She's not only my friend but also partner in studies. We often assist each other when tackling difficult questions. Our study sessions frequently take place in the library. It's remarkable how we've become such good friends in just one month.
It was during this time that I noticed the that nerdy group as they approached for the exam. I couldn't discern whether their confidence stemmed from anticipating good marks or simply not caring about the outcome. They all were so care taking and joking around.
We proceeded to the classroom. We received our question papers for the exam. The exam duration was 3 hours and 20 minutes, commencing at 1:00 PM and concluding at 4:20 PM. Following the exam, Me and priya went to the canteen to have our lunch.
While we both were checking our answers ,
Priya told me that , that boy is looking at us continuously. When i saw them, again it was him , the member of nerdy group staring at us. I donno what's his problem behind his gaze.
RUDY'S POV
The exam felt incredibly boring; sitting through 3 hours and 20 minutes was quite dull. I relied on my instinct to answer the questions somewhere i was using my tukka power. And it was same for Myra and Teju.
Once the exam concluded, Myra, Teju, and I rushed to the canteen, famished. There, I couldn't help but notice Arohi sitting with her friend and checking answers .
It seemed like she had all the answers correct, without a doubt.
As I glanced at her, I sensed that Arohi might have caught me looking, and when our eyes briefly met, i start looking in opposite direction.
It left me feeling somewhat self-conscious and awkward.
But why ??
Something like this never happened to me.
After having lunch , we were heading out . But before leaving i went to Aarohi's table and asked her , how's your test ??
She ignored me , again.
But her friend said it was good .
She told me her name, priya, and asked mine.
I'm Rudy , i said .
We were talking when Myra called me , are u coming or not??
Yes .. I'm coming.
Bye priya , bye aarohi ... i said to them .
I got reply from priya but again that girl , aarohi , give me a weird look.
What were u talking to them ?? Myra asked me
Nothing.... lets go ,i said .
In the evening, I was sleeping in my room when someone knocked on my door loudly. When I opened it, I found Myra standing there. She asked me why I hadn't been answering my phone, saying Teju had been trying to reach me for the past hour. Concerned, I iasked her, what was wrong and why she was in such a rush. Myra explained that Teju had called her, sounding distressed, asking to meet urgently. So, I quickly got ready, and we headed to our usual meeting spot.
Upon arrival, I noticed Teju sitting on a bench, & he was looking upset, staring at the sky. I asked him what happened. Teju revealed that his girlfriend had broken up with him. Without realizing the gravity of the situation, I laughed.
"Can't you see he's already upset? Why are you laughing?" Myra pointed me.
But actually i thought, breakups are common for me, almost a weekly occurrence, so I don't think that it as a big deal. It's hard for me to grasp why Teju was so distraught.
However, I understand people react differently. Myra, showing empathy, asked Teju for the reason behind the breakup. Teju explained that their long-distance relationship wasn't sustainable since his girlfriend lived in Chandigarh while he resided in Kota.
Myra subtly signaled me to cheer Teju up, so I proposed the idea of going out before the campus gates closed for the night. Teju said no but , we insisted and eventually convinced him. Once outside, we grabbed dinner and enjoyed some games at the gaming area, lifting Teju's spirits. We made sure to return to the campus before the gates closed.
After returning to the campus, I suggested to went to the campus park to relax and get some fresh air.
This was something i asked them to come with me coz at that time Aarohi went to her room from library and i donni why but i watched her, daily.
However, today was different-she didn't came. Despite Myra's insistence on leaving due to tiredness, I suggested staying a little longer, hoping Aarohi would appear.
However, as time passed with no sign of her, I eventually urged Myra and Teju to return to their rooms while I went to mine.
Curious about Aarohi's absence, I decided to check the library. It was empty, devoid of any sign of Aarohi or anyone else.
As I reached the last aisle of the library, I noticed Aarohi peacefully asleep, her head resting on her open book. Drawing closer, I took a seat beside her and keep looking at her. Her hair cascaded gently over her face.
I gently tucked her hair behind her ear with my hand ensuring she wouldn't wake up.
I donno why i was so attracted towards this girl who was always rude towards me.
Afterwards, I rested my head on the table, continuing to stare at her.
After a while, she opened her eyes, and our eyes met.
She gazed at me, i don't know whether it was the difference of lighting in the library that she was looking so adorable and somewhere cute after she wake up ,and that look from her eyes just made my heart to skip a
beat 💓 .
What r u doing , she asked me .
Flustered, I replied, "I came here to study." She seemed surprised, quipping, "Really? You study too?"
I didn't said anything except keep looking at her.
As she began packing her belongings to leave, I asked her, "What have I done that u are always rude towards me?" And ignore me.
I also mustered "Why do you hate me so much?"
She responded, "I don't hate you, but also i don't like u .
why do you always stare at me? Why do u always standing at the park and keep looking at me .
Her words caught me off guard, but then she continued, "That's why I've been ignoring you."
I couldn't help but smile, realizing she had noticed my daily staring towards her.
Before i can reply to her , she left .
When she started to leave, I followed her and asked if I could walk her to her room so we could chat a bit and get to know each other.
Without hesitation, she said, "NO".
But i keep following her , when we reached at her room she asked ,are u planning to came inside and give me a company.
With a smile on my face i said, if u want i can .
She chuckled on my face.
Leave, she said.
Okk ...!!
Before leaving i said , I'm sure u don't remember but
I'm rudra, u can call me Rudy.
Rudy ...
Rudy...
Rudy .... remember this name . u are going to hear this alot from today onwards .
While saying this i was walking towards him and then i didn't realise that we get too close to each other and looking at each other without a blink.
Suddenly we came to our sense and the situation become so awkward. Then she just opened the door and went inside. I came to my room .
While lying on my bed ,
I keep thinking about her and how adorable she was looking while sleeping and her eye , they were so attractive.
What she had done to me.?????
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