TERI MERI YAARI

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KABIR'S POV:

BLISS!

A TOTAL BLISS!

This is the only word I could use to describe my feelings. I mean, who wouldn't like it if they've been living the dream they've craved for? Everyone would feel the same, right? And therefore, I was on cloud nine as well. 

I liked Mihika. I liked her a lot. And the smile I have on my face right now could make me look like a fool but I couldn't care less. Because why would I care?? I had the best experience of my life till date- no wait, second best experience. 

Because the best would always be every single moment I've spent with my best friend. 

Yeah, that's right. She would always be the best thing that happened to me. Everything else comes later. I know i've been such a d!ck for not being able to provide her with enough time but all of this is just new for me as well. All I can do is just pray to lord that she would be understanding enough and not give up on me. Because I might be able to survive without a hundred Mihika's, but absence of one Nandini would be sole cause of my death. 

I just hope that my actions are enough to make her feel that? 

But the thing is, there's been no actions from my side lately. And if there have been any actions, then they've just hurt her. She might've not told me or made me realize but I knew she was sad. I knew she felt betrayed. 

I knew every freaking emotion she felt. I knew it soo deeply and perfectly that I could almost feel what she felt. But did I try to make her feel better? No.

Why? Because I didn't know how to. 

She's always been the understanding one among the two of us while I am the goofy one. I don't think much before acting in a certain way or speaking something. But what I've always made sure is to never hurt her. But looking and observing her behaviour recently, she definately looks hurt, no matter how much she smiles, it won't be hidden from me. 

Nandini Verma could smile all she want and fool the entire world, but not me.

But who am I even to talk? I am the reason behind her faking her smiles.

That is the reason why, I want everything to go right today. 

I've been waiting outside the school gate for her. I did call her but she declined it. The temperature seems high. 

But I was determined. I would fix everything today. I had a blast on my date today and now, I want to rant about it to my best friend because, why should girls do all the rant? I would do too. And I am sure she would listen to me. She always does. She will listen today as well, right?

She has to. Because I want her beside me when I was getting into a whole new phase of my life. And it wouldn't happen without her beside me. 

Today, I would rant to her about what an absolute amazing date I had and then I would take her to her favorite momo spot and we both would enjoy our time like best friends. Just like we used to before. And then I would sit there and apologize for my idiotic behaviour like a good boy that I am and all of us would live happily ever after!

What a nice vision! This thing solely brought a smile on my face. 

I just hope everything turns out to be as planned. 

Tho I was being all patient, she was taking too long to arrive. Maybe I should-

I felt someone tapping on my shoulder from behind and I am pretty sure it's her. 

How? 

Because...

1) No one would be there in school this late except her.

2) I can never mistake her jasmine scent or body wash or whatever she calls it. 

3) Fvck the scent. I can sense her among a whole crowd of hundred people. 

That's the familiarity we've had among each other ever since we were kids.

Okay so back to present, I turned around to look at her and with the already existing smile on my face, I engulfed her in a tight hug making her almost fall down. But I was fast enough to hold her. 

I will always hold her before she falls. 

I was way to excited and by looking at her face, she looked the same, the face with a fake smile being her regular expression. But today, she did look just a little bit more lively. Maybe today was going to go better. Maybe we would have all the things sorted out today. 

I told her that I had soo much to speak to her about but her reply didn't come much enthusiastic. But I would make sure to fill her with enthusiasm later. So these replies would do. Just for now. 

She told that we could talk while walking and I nodded agreeing. Anything that would make her happy. I held her hand while we started walking and she jolted with pain continued with a hiss. I did notice. I noticed that she wasn't walking properly and it left me extremely pissed off. Can't this girl take care of herself for once? 

I thought of giving her a nice one but chose to stay silent because today I was planning to sort things out and this surely wasn't a good start. I just looked at the sky and let out a sigh, making sure she doesn't see my angry face.

Maybe I should just stick to the plan. I can scold her later. When we've settled everything. 

Yeah that's right. 

I turn around to tell her everything about today and I had just begun when she interrupted me by asking if we could talk later.

That was okay. But the reason she gave was senseless. 

She had to be somewhere? Like seriously? in this condition?

I tried asking her again and again but the reply that came from her side was dry enough to destroy the mood and patience I had. So, I did the dumbest thing which was never expected from me. 

I left. 

I left after agreeing.

And now, I was repenting for my foolish act. Nandu was right. I am idiot. A literal idiot. I came back looking for her in less than 15 minutes because guess what?! My dumb brain realized that I should've asked her about this injury at the start itself. And now, I am standing in the park near our school, no one present here. Just the silence and me. The breeze slightly brushing my face I closed my eyes and gulped the huge lump in my throat. 

Unknowingly, tears started to roll down my eyes. And the fact was that I didn't even know why this was happening. All I know is that, even though everything feels like a bliss, somewhere, a very important part is going unnoticed by me. And that little part is the reason for this hollow in my chest that I am feeling right now even though everything looks just fine from the outside. And the problem is, I don't know what's this thing that's eating me away on the inside. But one thing I know is for sure. That once I find out about it, I will fix everything. I will fix everything so well that things will return to normal, just like how it was since the beginning, if not any better. 

With that, I left out a huge sigh and wiped my tears. It was almost 8 pm, I should head back home now. I am sure nandu might be back by now. She doesn't stay out till late in the night. 

With these mixture of feelings, I head towards home with a hope that things will go back to normal, and that too pretty soon. 

END POV.

NANDINI'S POV:

Right now, I am in my bedroom, with my leg covered with a cast. 

Why? 

Because I had an hairline fracture. 

As soon as I returned home, I found dad and mom in the living area with dadi and dadu. It was a surprise for me that they were back too early for their usual routine but I couldn't be anymore happier on seeing dad. My excitement was so high that I completely forgot my foot was hurt and ran towards him which ultimately lead me to a great fall.

And the fall, lead to a lot of other things, which you will find below:

1) dad and maa's concern.

2) maa's little scolding for not taking care of myself.

3) dadu and dadi trying to cool maa down.

4) dad calling the doctor, not caring about the time.

5) discovery of my fracture. 

6) the cast

and therefore, I am sitting on the bed like a patient, which I am if you think about it technically. And as for Kabir? maa did inform me that he came asking for me but I wasn't back yet. She also told me that he looked worried. 

Of course he had to be worried. After so long did he realize that I was in pain. 

But that doesn't matter now. Because I've decided. I've decided to move on. I've decided to bury all of this for good and never look back at this little phase I had. I would give importance and speak to the ones who would speak to me and make sure that my friendship isn't affected with anyone for that matter. All I have to make sure is that a part of my heart, that had once opened up for a certain someone which felt things I had never imagined I would, would be closed now. Atleast for a decade. 

With a sigh, I woke up from my bed and walked towards the window. I looked at his window which was right opposite to mine. The lights were still on, which meant he was still awake. 

"I am done with this kabir. I won't have feelings for you anymore. However I won't give up on our friendship as well."

yeah. I won't give up on something so beautiful we both have had. But now, everything depends on him. If he fails even as a friend, then I might leave his life completely and for good. With no plans of returning. 

I sighed once again before locking my window and went on my bed only to find my phone with a message notification. 

It was him. 

What was it now? I am sure as hell it wasn't anything good. 

I opened the text with an already heavy heart as I wasn't going to expect anything good at this point. 

And when I saw the text, my assumptions were completely right. 


Befkoof 🥺🖤:
Kal school tere saath nahi jaasakta. Ek reason hai. Kal milke sab batata hu.


(Can't go to school with you tomorrow. I have a reason for it. I'll tell you once we meet tomorrow.)

I let out a sad chuckle continued by shaking my head. 

Great, Kabit Sharma. You stood up to my expectations. I sighed once again and just rubbed off the stray tear rolling down. No more crying. Doesn't matter if I have social anxiety, I'll manage. 
I always manage somehow and this time as well, I'll manage. 

I laid down my bed with my eyes closed and my mind tired. Today was a total roller coaster of emotions.

Frustration, anger, defeat, happiness, disbelief, sadness, anger, pain, and so much more. All of this came in a blow and hit me so hard that now I've decided I should be as strong as a rock and no doubt, I'll be strong. 

Maa and aunts have always taught me. 

Having friends to support is too important. But you should be independent enough to handle your emotions and problems even when you have no one. That is what makes a human strong enough to face this world. 

With a promise that I will stay strong no matter what, I finally drifted off to my dreamland with a motive to face whatever was coming in my way tomorrow and thereafter.

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