An Introvert's Love

21

Yura

"No way, no way in hell I'm going to do that Rana! Not even in your dreams"I stood before him, my stubbornness getting the best out of me. He is been convincing me to join in the dance competition for the upcoming Art's day and it is not even a group dance, it's a fucking solo performance. I would rather jump off a cliff for doing this and well that's how fearful I am.

He sighed and sat on my bed. Yea, he came to meet me saying to my mom that he wants to discuss something important with me but I'm so damn sure my mom knew everything and I feel like she is encouraging him to get to know me. That's great.

"Yura" he mumbled and rubbed his head tiredly and laid on the bed. He looks so good. I slowly went and sat near him. "Yura, I'm asking you one last time, are you in or not?" I clasped my sweaty hands together not knowing what to speak. Will he hate me if I say no? I don't think so.

"I'm in" I muttered. He sat up and circled his arms around my shoulder. Oh! My breath hitched by his simple action. "It's okay Yura, even if you don't want to do it, don't think I would hate you for that," He said, his weary eyes showing the depth of his smile even though his lips tugged up a little.

He must be so caught up with the works he has on college but still, he is here persuading me instead of getting some rest. I feel guilty now.

I assured him and laid my head on his shoulder. My dirty mind played some wild things when his warmth spread over me. I intertwined my small fingers with his giant ones. He relaxed and laid his head on mine.

.................

On Art's day:

"Don't worry about the outcome, Yura. You just give your best okay. Best of luck love" I looked at his message and chilled out my fearful nerves. He was roaming here and there to supervise and look after the arrangements of the classrooms and stadium where the competition was being held.

Rekha was in group dance and so she was beside me at backstage. Her presence made me less scared and nervous. She hugged me and I handed her my phone as soon as we heard my name being called to perform.

I soo anxiously stood on the center of the stage. Now If someone were to stand near me, they could have probably heard the sound of my heartbeat. It beats so fast and loud. I have to do this. For myself and for my Rana. It's a chance to prove me to myself.

I closed my eyes, picturing all the awful, embarrassing, pathetic situations I had been through and finally the unforgettable day when Rana confessed his love. I danced to the song letting out all my pent-up emotions. The inner emotions that I had buried inside my soul. I felt my heartache as I sang the lyrics to the song. It was quite an emotional song so it went well with my actions and expressions.

The way my body moves to the rhythm with its full force emitted out my regrets and anger along with it.

My ears took in the applause and acknowledgment of the students once I ended my moves. I carelessly rushed to backstage. My hands rest over my chest as it beats so badly. "That was amazing Yura" Rekha cuddled me and slightly jumps in joy. I looked at her and flashed a wide smile." Thank you so much" I said feeling my heart slow down a little."

Where's our President hmm?" she said teasing me and giving me a naughty look. From the day I fed her up with this info she was nagging me continuously but that's funny though.

I changed my costume and wore my purple chudithar. Rekha's performance would take some time so she said me to change and wait for her in the classroom. As I was walking past the corridors to my classroom two figures blocked my way. It was that Leena and Charu.

They both looked so angry. "How did he fell for her Leena?" Charu asked her looking me down. "She must've done some dirty things to get him, otherwise there's no way that he could have fell for a girl like her" Leena said giving me an unpleasant look.

"You are just jealous," I said to them for which they looked surprised at first but then anger took over their eyes. I know I am not perfect and nowhere near to it but that doesn't mean that someone could badmouth me, nope! not anymore.

"Yura" I turned around hearing my name. It was Tarun anna(elder brother). I sighed in relief seeing him. He was so nice to me, we bonded in a brother-sister relationship as we both got to know each other because of Rana.

"In my classroom," he said in a tone that only I can hear and I smiled at him. I rushed past him leaving the two witches in Tarun anna's hand. He is good at roasting them. I have witnessed it several times.