My Encounters With The Prettiest Eyes

3. The Batch As A Whole

The Batch As A Whole

11th April 2023
Sanjana D,Neil, My Love For The 3rd Bench,And BC From Where Did That Bag Come??

Shashank sir's lecture was followed by Sajit sir's math class, which was held in room number 10. The early days of twelfth grade still demanded a sense of confidence and dedication. Arriving fifteen minutes early only meant that the back benches, already occupied by two students, were the only options left.

I managed to secure the second bench for this lecture. Kavya, seated on the second bench in the opposite row, beckoned me to move to the third bench in my row where Sanjana D was sitting. The classroom was still relatively empty as most students were outside taking a break. I gladly moved, knowing that Sanjana D was one of the few who never minded my habit of shaking my legs while sitting. She was also considerate and respected my comfort zone.

I shifted back to a bench, and Kavya positioned herself in front of me. We started discussing a question she had struggled with during the previous physical chemistry lecture. I realized I had been a bit harsh with her earlier.

As the break neared its end, students began to trickle back into the classroom.

"Andar khisak," a voice commanded, drawing closer.
"Aye sir, aa gaye kya?" someone called out from the back.
"Abe khisak andar," the voice came closer and was now right beside me. I turned to see who it was.
"Abe jaldi khisak!!" the voice persisted.

"Abe bhosdike, already two people are sitting here," I retorted, irritated.

"Abe mai betha hu yaha pe," he insisted, pointing to his bag, which was lying on the floor. "Mera bag yahin pe rakha tha."

"But there was no bag here when I came," I argued.

"Ha, no bag was lying here," Kavya supported me.

"Sanjana, was there any bag lying here?" I asked.

"Pata nahi, mai bahar thi," she replied, which was expected.

"Ha, but there was no bag here when I arrived," I continued to argue, with Kavya agreeing each time.

He was adamant and refused to leave, which made sense given that Sanjana D was nearby. I had no choice but to accommodate him. I told him I would sit on the outer side, and he seemed content to sit beside her.

The physics doubt lecture with Kashyap was scheduled after the math lecture, and, as usual, only six of us attended. I had two doubts about waves, and one turned out to be about wave optics. After the lecture, I headed home and took my usual afternoon nap. When I checked my phone in the evening, I saw a message from Kavya.

[4/11/2023, 17:31]

Kavya: Hey Tanish, what did Mohit sir teach today?

Me: Doubts kiye bas. Only six students were there.

Kavya: Itne kum the? Okay.

Me: Yeah.

Kavya: Thanks!

I switched to Instagram, scrolled through some reels, and, as I was closing my phone, I noticed a WhatsApp notification with a count badge. It was Kavya again.

Kavya: Sorry for what happened this afternoon.

The discomfort of sitting with Sanjana D and Neil on a cramped bench during Satish sir's math lecture came rushing back. The habit of taking naps during afternoon lectures, a result of my sleepless nights, was still settling in. I had taken two naps in his class, despite being on the outer side of the bench.