To be Young and in Love!

Alone in the End

I woke up with a bad headache. I wanted to finish up the day as soon as possible. But, I had a hope that I would see her today at the college. Or maybe from the way home. If at all by any chance I don't see her I will ask her classmates about her.

I started my bike, but I was reminiscing images of her counting the steps and coming down. I tried going up 72 stairs, but it ended in half of the stairway. I decided that when I meet her, I would ask her flat number and her mobile number. Thinking about what might happen today, I started going to college. On the way, I saw Sakshi. I offered her a ride.

"What's wrong?" She asked. 
"Uhh! Nothing, I am fine." I answered after she shook my shoulders. 
What could I tell her? That I like a girl who is also the same girl that our best friend likes? I didn't wanted to talk to anyone about it. I want Isha to know about my feelings before anyone else.
"Something is really wrong with you dude. You forgot the way to college or what?" Sakshi screamed in my ears.
"Oh shit! I am having a very bad headache, might be because of it. And please stop shouting in my ears." I say while turning the bike behind. 

~What is happening to me?~

We reach the college 10 minutes late. This wasn't the first time I was late to college but it was awkward. Suddenly getting all the attention when I entered into the class was extremely unpleasant. I sat in my place while the teacher continued her lecture. I looked at Sakshi and she was looking at me concerned. I showed a thumbs up and tried to catch up what the teacher was explaining. But I was unable to concentrate. I knew my mind wasn't here, but I had to focus, or else I might become my old self and I don't want to go back to it again. After few minutes, I saw Sakshi sitting beside me. "Hey there! Didn't see you  there. When did u started sitting in the front benches?" I asked her. "Since 10 minutes. I was here since 10 minutes and you are observing now. Something is totally wrong with you and this time it's confirmed. On top of that, you aren't taking any notes. So, Will you please tell me what is going on in your brain?" I was shocked with that precise observation. I was yet thinking whether to tell her the truth or not. I decided not to tell. I had to come up with an excuse.
"I am unable to write poetry and I know it's just a writer's block, but it's bugging me a lot. Maybe because of that my mood is off. Please don't worry about me. I will be fine once I find the inspiration and motivation to write." I said her. I didn't lie to her as this was also the truth. She crossed her arms and nodded her head as if she was my therapist. ~Which she is.~ "Write about the things and person you love the most. Maybe for a few days stop writing about the moon and focus on people?" She suggested. I nod my head which was filled with thoughts of Isha.

The next few classes were free as there was some fest going on, and students were practicing. Sakshi decided to spend the day with me. So, we went to canteen and ordered few drinks for us and started walking around. She in a hope to make me better and me in a hope to find Isha. I wasn't better as I didn't see her. 

"Where's Aarav?" I asked her.
"He isn't feeling well since yesterday it seems, so he couldn't come." She answered while trying to drink the last drop of her juice. Seeing her struggling for a drop of juice I smiled. She looked at me and smiled too. We went back to the class when Sakshi's friends came and wanted her to participate in the fest. She said that she couldn't dance. I encouraged her and she was convinced. She went to practice and while going she said something but I couldn't listen to it.

I was strolling around the auditorium when I saw one of Isha's Friends. I wanted to go and ask them about Isha. I approached them and to my surprise they remembered me and my name. I went near them, one of the girl said "Tara right? Heard a lot about you. You were the one sitting beside Isha on the seminar day right?" "Uhh! Yea that is me. How come you guys know my name? I didn't introduce myself the other day I believe." I asked them. "You were the college topper last year, and every teacher praises you, that's how we knew about you." Another girl said.

"So, practicing for the fest? The whole class is participating?" I asked, hoping that she would tell anything about Isha. 
"Isha also is participating." "Where is she?" I cut her mid sentence. 
"She didn't come today and maybe she will come tomorrow. She said that she will be going out today, a marriage I guess." She said and every one nodded."
"Okay. Thank you. You guys better get back to your dancing." I said and was about to turn around when one of the girl called me. I turned back and raised my eyebrow. "You don't have her number right?" She asked. I smiled and shook my head in disapproval. They all laughed and in between their laughs I heard someone say "Why is Isha still playing dumb?" I was confused whether I heard it right. I left the auditorium and went to the class. There was no one and I went into the last bench and I wrote something and I was happy about it. Sakshi's tip helped. 

I decided to call Aarav as I was bored and he was not well. He picked up and shouted,
"HELLO! TARA HOW COME YOU OUT OF ALL PEOPLE CALLED ME?" 
"Chill up man. Why are you so over energetic even though you are sick?" I asked.
"I am feeling better now, and I am coming to meet you guys outside college. So wait for me and don't you dare go home soon." He practically ordered me. "Watch out your tone sir." I said and hanged up the call.

After college was done I met him and we spoke for sometime and I went back home. Sakshi and Aarav went to a cafe nearby, they invited me but I refused. I went home and slept. I got up and went to the terrace and spent some time there. Today I didn't wanted to talk to the moon about anything and hopefully want to see her tomorrow. The moon was pretty bright and it didn't have any stars accompanying it. Nor was I accompanied by anyone.

"So, its after all just me and you in the end."

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