So High School!

Chapter Six

Aarushi

"Kyu bhagwan? Mai hi milti hu aapko?" I question God as I look at the view in front of me. Aadi with his friends.

"Ohh Karan?" Aditi says and walks towards them. I mentally curse myself and run behind her.

"Wait, you dumbo."

"Hey Karan." Aditi exclaimed. I could see a spark in her eyes. Kuch kuch hota hai! Or ye kuch kuch mujhe abhi tak kyu nhi pata hai?

"Aarushi." Aadi exclaimed. "What a suprise. Didn't know you were so desperate to meet me."

"Stop living in your dreams." I scoffed. "No one is interested in you."

"Well the entire school might beg to differ." He replied confidently.

"Spoiled brat."

I dragged Aditi with me from there and we found miniso to spare our time. "Yaar bhook lag rhi hai." I say and find her fidgeting with soft toys.

"Mujhe udar se kheech ke tu hi layi thi."

"Aree yaar ab chal."

I was so engrossed in my phone that I didn't realize someone is staring at me. I look up and__

"Hey, Aarushi! Long time, You have changed a lot." She replied.

I just stared at her blankly. Yeah. Long time.

"Heard you became a captain? Good for you." She again said and this time I didn't feel insecure but confident. "Where are you nowadays? No contact huh?" The other one asked.

I controlled myself and gathered some courage. "Well, you see I have been more than better, being away from shits. Now if y'all would excuse me." Saying that I left. This day can't be worse.

"Who were those girls?" Aditi questioned as I sat in the cafe.

"Doesn't matter, let's order something." I replied. I knew she sensed my mood so didn't argue. Suddenly I remembered something. "Aditi!" I exclaimed.

"Kyaa?"

"What's going between you and Karan?" I question her.

"Kuch bhi toh nhi." She replied blushing.

"Acha ji? Ruk abhi purvi ko batati hu." I picked my phone and she immediately snatched it away.

"Fine, I am telling." She replied. "So actually__

Aditi suddenly got up and said, "main toh nhi batari." And ran. I got up and chased after her.

"Oyee, ruk."

Well in the attempt to catch her I hit my leg with a table. "Ouch."

"Kitna girti hai behen tu?" Aditi came and offered me support but not before making fun of me.

"Shut your mouth and take me to that cafe."

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I cross my fingers as teacher starts announcing the results for our test. I was tensed for Aadi's grades more than mine.

"Aarushi." Teacher took a long pause. "Well done 97, second in the class." Controlling my emotions, I got up and took my paper. It's always the second position and never the first. No matter how hard I try.

"Mam, I need to use restroom." With that I ran out of my class. Tears flowing down. I could never be first. I splash a lot of water on my face in an attempt to hide my teary eyes. Some may think I always overreact but I tried... I try my best each and everytime. I took a deep breath and looked at the mirror, made my hair and put on a smile.

I step out to find Aadi waiting near the washrooms with the paper in his hands. "Look I got 60." He announced proudly.

"Really, see your hardwork paid off." I smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Our hardwork paid off." He corrected and I just smiled."Were you crying?" He asked looking at my face. Uh. Damn it.

"Why would I? I scored second." I said with a fake pride.

"I don't believe you." He stated.

"Then don't. Does it look like I care?" Saying that I left from there.

I reached my class and regretted my words. I shouldn't have been so rude. He was just checking on me. Uhh. Why am I like this? Should I apologise? Nah! Me apologize? Never

"Don't stress your already small brain, I didn't take it seriously." Aadi whispered near my ear from behind. I turn around with a jerk.

"And why in the world do you think I was thinking about you?"

"I just know." He replied smirking. "By the way__

"Please not today. I am not in the mood." I cut him and give my attention to the books.

"Let's make your mood then." He said which was ignored by me.

I know I am too dramatic and it is not a big deal but I just cannot control my emotions. I just feel like coming second is very hurting when you knew had you tried harder, you could come first. It pains a lot more when I think about what my family is gonna taunt. They never appreciated me for my achievements but instead replied that you could have done better. It hurts when you hear you could  have instead of you can.

I was pulled out by my thoughts when I heard the students screaming.

"Mummy, chipkali (lizard)" came the voice of a girl.

"Aee pagal, mere upar kyu feki." Screamed another guy as he pushed that lizard on the teacher.

I couldn't control my laugh when I saw that it was a fake lizard. But I don't know why no one could recognise it.

"Eww." Said the teacher and pushed it which landed on the girl infront of me. I just took it and showed it to the class that it was fake however the girl in front of me was calm too, she must have knew it too. And everyone started laughing. I turned back and aadi had a smirk on his face as he winked at me.

He winked at Me!!?

How dare he!

Before I could say something the teacher said.

"Who did it?" The teacher angrily screamed to the class and well the bell rang. The students immediately left the class, some with a smile and some with anger.

He did make my mood but wait it may be not him. Or if it was him, why on the earth would he do that for me. But he winked at me and I need to confront him. The audacity to wink at "Aarushi Ahuja."

"Self obsession at its peak." Someone said and I look back to find him.

"How did you even hear me?" I asked terrified.

And he again winked at me.

"You_"

Author's note - This is it for today! Your votes and comments would motivate a lot! Byee 🫶