A Gentle Sin

Emotions

Aslam's POV

Why there are some days in the calendar, when you hate to go to one place where you will feel safe enough?

I may be found as weird one because I find school a safe place. But according to Krishna, It is a hell for living persons. Nice metaphor mate.

I hate to go there today because now there is one girl constantly trying to hang out with Krishna. She always drag Krishna somewhere away from us. Me.

Whom will I hang out with?  Even Rupa sees me nowadays rarely because she is too concentrated with her upcoming dance competition.

I was drowning my self with my thoughts.  So this is how my life is gonna be, like a fish in boiling water, like a snail in salt bottle.  I lost all sense of surroundings until a warm hand touched my shoulders.  Startled, I turned around but relaxed when I saw Krishna stood there, smirking.

"Hey, Aslam what is there to be shocked?" He asked with concern.

It's because I am surprised that you are hanging out with me.  I am surprised that Rya left you alone. I wanted to say such things but I couldn't.

I just shrugged,"Nothing"

"So come on dude, Let's go to our class". With that, we head towards our classroom, to say clearly, I was dragged by him.

I just let him drag wherever he wanted.  I am just too absorbed in my earlier thoughts.

"See the little loser doesn't even know how to reach here", One of the popular boys of the class shouted from behind.

"Maybe he is too concentrated on his science book " This was from another one.

"Oh, this one was a little Einstein.  Wasn't he?", just another lad.

All of them started laughing.  Girls joined in too. They literally consider me as a freak. A nerd one.

"Don't hear those comments Aslam.  They are just jealous because you are over smart when compared to those morons." Krishna said while making me sit down next to him.

"Boys, Will you be seated on your respective places?" Mr. James our English teacher shouted from the doorway. He knew how I got teased by my classmates. The room fell silent now. Thanks to our teacher.

Mr.James made his way to his desk and stared at other boys like they are devils. Devils yeah. Humans know how to respect fellow beings.

"So, today We are going to learn about 'Wings of Fire' as a part of your extensive reading" he started in his usual hoarse voice.

Of all my teachers, I found Mr.James quite outgoing and friendly. Since I was well-versed in English, he took extra care when I am concerned.  I slowly started sinking into his lessons, completely forgetting about my only friend who is frowning next to me.

You can't really blame me.  It's just his lectures are so interesting.

Krishna's POV

Oh God! Here I am sitting in one of my boring classes.

Who wants to learn about a book, when you don't even like reading your text book.  Our English teacher is describing about a book, which I won't ever look into in my future.

But see my silly best friend, he is staring into our teacher's eyes, like a crane keenly looking for its prey. 

I can't even believe how a person is so interested in such boring classes.  But I also wonder how had he became my best friend ever. Who knows?

I know you are going to say ' Because you are meant to' whisperie.  Save your energy. Let me be free today.

Likewise our first class, All others of morning session dragged on and on and on. But God showed us some mercy.  At least we have break now. 

A break after a long session of morning classes is like a chill water fountain found after a mile's journey.

Once the bell rang, I drifted out of the class with Aslam on tow.  How can I sit in this devastating classroom while I can be free and relaxed in outside?

We noticed Rupa sitting at our usual place with a frown on her face.  This is not so usual Rupa I knew.

What happened?

We approached her and asked her what's the reason.  She just shrugged and said, "It is nothing"

We nodded for the sake of her but clearly knowing that there is actually a problem. She turned the topic down by explaining silly events of her class and muttering few jokes.

While we were deep immersed in our conversation, I felt someone standing behind me.  I looked over my shoulder to see none other than Rya.

Oh come on, Beauty of fake pearly teeth!

"Hey, Shall we go to Cafetaria and eat something?"She asked me.

Although I want to stay with my friends, I don't want to upset her. I have heard that matters with Rya shouldn't be messed.  Rupa called her 'Evil Beauty'. Remember. So I said, "Sure".

With that she dragged me towards cafetaria.

Don't always get dragged.  Much once dragging resulted in a wildest dream.

Aslam's POV

Even though Krishna said 'sure' I could feel uneasiness in his voice.  But Rya dragged him anyway. 

When he went with her, I could feel emptiness suddenly. But why shouldn't I feel like this? I am such a nerd, pathetic study freak. Who would spend time with me.  I shouldn't get my hopes high. Am I right?

You don't know what's gonna happen young one.  Be rooted tight. 

Yeah, secret whisperer.  Just make sure I was not doing anything wrong. Okay??

No answer.  Much expected.