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Zig & Zag by @RookWri78

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Zig & Zag

by RookWri78

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That effing Vicky. Can't see where he's going or what? This bookhell isn't so dark at all. Hey, did you watch the match last night? RCB sucks. No way we're winning the IPL this time. 

Shush, Zig. I'm studying. 

 Sorry. 

Yeah Zig, what were you blabbering about? 

Boring stuff. Anyways, how was today's test? 

Horrible. I used grams instead of milligrams. Cost me two marks there. Like, how could I forget to convert the answers into milligrams? 

Bro, just chill. It's just a mock test. Finals are still far away. 

What do you mean? It's a week from now. 

Such a long time. I can binge-watch all the K-dramas created so far. 

Really? 

Yeah. Even scold RCB. They wouldn't even effing qualify. 

So, Zig. What did you get? 

Oh, forgot. Mom wanted to give these. 

Wow...these oranges are so...orange. They're usually green or yellow. 

Eat then. It's tangy and sweet. 

Yum. These are so good. Here, have some. 

Wow, you're eating in the library? Sharma can kick you out. 

Chill, I wanted to eat here...it's part of the list. 

The list from the beginning of the year? You still have that? 

Yeah, I didn't throw it away. 

But you said you weren't going to do it. 

I know...but it's my final year here. 

Right. You're relocating to Imphal. 

Yeah. So, I decided to give this Do-or-Die list a go. 

It's not Do-or-Die. But good, you're doing this. Especially with the finals coming up. 

I've completed most of them. 

And I should believe what you're saying. Give me the list. 

Here.

Let's see what I've scribbled here. So, there's eating in the library, which you're doing. Now, No. 2.0, hosting a bake sale at school. When did that happen? 

The Christmas party? I brought cupcakes, brownies, donuts, and even the plum cake. 

Oh right. No. 3...go on a date with your crush. Clumsy Vikram Murthy. 

He's not clumsy. And Zig- 

See bro, today he spilled water over my bag. He almost destroyed my headphones.

Zig- 

You know how much I saved up for it. I knew Mom wouldn't let me get it. Another distraction, she says. If she- 

I kissed him. 

What? You kissed Clumsy Vicky? 

Shush. Yeah, on our fifth date. 

Fifth? Why don't I know about this? 

Because it's over. 

What, that bastard dumped you? That fricking- 

Chill, Zig! I ended it. I'll be gone after the finals. 

Hang on. Zag... Diya, do you like him? 

Um...it was nice. Though we had completely different interests, we still had a good time. 

Aww! You know what, you should get back together. 

Are you crazy? I broke up with him last week. Also, I have to prepare for the finals...and I've completed the list."0 

No, you haven't. See, there's a fourth one here. 

You mean the footnote? 

Whatev, it's No. 4. It says I get to make a final task once you've achieved the last three. 

You're kidding. You wish. Come on, Zag. Just spend some time with him...now that I think of it, he kept bumping into me while asking about you. He likes you too. And if he doesn't, you have me. We'll always be together. 

...Thanks, Sakshi. 

So, let's set this date as soon as possible. Come on, get up. 

Wait, let me pack. Hey, wait! Zig!