So High School!

Chapter Ten

Aarushi

I walked out of the room with Aadi following me. What does he think of himself? Why will I care about him. And yes I do hate him, I hate everything about him. Do you really? My inner self asked. "Of course I do." I reply loudly.

"Umm what?" Aadi asks Puzzled

"Nothing that concerns you." I reply and leave.

Okay Aarushi stop thinking about this. You just did it for your school, that's it.

"Where were you?" Purvi asks as I return back to my seat.

"Had some work." I lie.

"What work?" Purvi suspiciously asks. Hey bhagwan sab namune diye hai life Mai aapne bhi.

"Why don't we focus on the game?"

"Do you mean to focus on Aadi?" She smugly asks.

"What? Eww no." I reply.

"Ohh please don't give that expression to Aadi." A girl sitting above us replied.

"Yeah, he is such a charm." Her friend defended.

"Alright. My bad."

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"Dude, shit we need like 20 runs in 5 balls." I say. Aadi was on the strike and I could notice the nervousness. He was sweating and anxiety was clearly seen through his face.

"And wide ball." The commentator says. But the umpire signaled for a free hit. It was then, everyone's mood lit up.

The baller bowled the ball and boom! It hit the stumps, everyone went quite. But Aadi kept running and two 2 runs, it was then we all realised..

"Abey ghade, free hit tha." He says to the wicket keeper which was heard by everyone through the stump mic and the ground erupted with laughter.

This made Aadi more confident as he hit two consecutive sixs destroying the bowler. And then came the real suspense. 1 ball and six runs. Everyone sat with their fingers crossed as all the hopes were on Aadi. It was Aadi who could decide the school's reputation.

"And that was huge six by the captain." The commentator screams.

"Yess, Jeet Gaye." Everyone screams in unison.

And suddenly the cheer starts for Mr popular as his teammates hold him in the air.

The game was indeed a cinema and Aadi's skills were exceptional. All the students run to the team and I stand there adoring him. The way he his laughing. Indeed! He is the captain for a reason. Anxiety was getting the best of him and yet he was firm, stood like rock defending his team. But wait why am I praising him? Oh my god, this man going to turn me mad.

Everyone was busy congratulating when his eyes found mine. We stared deep into each other. I smile and gave him a thumbs up to which he smiled back gave a slight nod. But that grabbed many peoples attention. They look in Aadi's direction but I already left from there.

As I was going to my class I heard someone call for me. I look behind to find Aadi running in my direction.

"Hey, slow down."

"Actually I wanted to thank you for today." I smile. This man came running from the ground just to thank me. Ohh God Aarushi... STOP BEING DELUSIONAL. Why would he do that for you. "Earth to Aarushi?"

"Oh yes. Welcome. Well played I must say." I reply.

"So Virat or me?" He questions. Like literally. Him over Virat?! The king. Never.

"Of course youuu  never. Always Virat!" I exclaim to which he rolled his eyes. "What? To compete with Virat you need exceptional skills."

"So you mean I lack skills?" He asks taking a step forward. I immediately step back.

"Matter of fact, you do mister. Also maintain distance when you talk to me."

Stupid. What does he think? His charms would work on me?

I was going to leave but then I remembered something.

"How's your hand?" I ask.

"You don't care about me right? Then why ask?" He replies smiling. Stupid smile.

"Nevermind." I say but 'I will ask your friend later was silent.'

I was again about to leave when he stopped me. "What now?" I ask annoyed.

"We are having a party today for celebrating our victory, wanna join?"

"Parties are not my type." I reply sadly. I mean I love partying but people, ahh they scare me.

"Never to late to try?" He asks.

"I don't know people." I defend.

"Well, leave that on me." He replies. Matlab bande ke pass sab ka solution hota hai. Ab insan mana bhi kese kare.

"Okay. I'll think about it." I reply and FINALLY leave.

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Troublemaker 😏 - you coming?

Me - I don't think I can make it.

Troublemaker 😏 - Stop being a bore. I'll be there with you.

Me - Now that scares me more. I don't want to be seen with guy.

Troublemaker 😏 - You are unbelievable!

Me - Look even if I wanted to, my mom won't allow me.

2 minutes later

Me - Wtf? How dare you leave me on read?

Troublemaker 😏 - Stop being self obsessed. Btw, Got the permission!! Be there at my house by 7

What? He even got the permission? I go of the room. "Maa?"

"Yes"

"I can go to the party?" I ask shocked.

"Yes why not."

Omg!! I got the permission. Ye banda jaddu hai yaar. Meri maa ko mana liya. Waah. Now it's time I decide what will I wear.

I throw all my clothes out of my wardrobe and I am basically sitting inside it instead of my clothes.

"Mummy! Mere pass kapde hi nhi hai yaaar." I cry.

Author's note - This is it for today! Early update 🫶 Don't forget to vote, also do share your views! Until next time, byee💕