Just Best Friends..... But is it??

The librarian.

Math was my first class this year. I was never very fond of math...unlike a certain someone I knew.
Anirudh: Greetings Divya [He said as he bowed] 😃

In addition to liking math, Anirudh could act very formal.

Me: Are you excited for our senior year??
Ani: Yepp of course.. Hey.. Will you be signing up for the chess club again?
Me: Of course. How could I pass up a chance to beat you at chess?
Ani: I thought perhaps you wanted to avoid another crushing defeat.
Me: Uh-huh. You're going to beat me that badly?
Ani: It's inevitable 😏

"Aw. Leave her alone Anirudh." Said Erica who's one of our classmate.

Anirudh and I met gazes and smiled. While our classmates thought I and Vishnu were a couple, they had the mistaken impression that Anirudh and I were mortal enemies. I could only guess why they thought we always set together in class. This was just Anirudh's way of showing affection... And he wasn't nearly as arrogant as he sounded. This was all part of the game. I was really better at him than chess, though.

Ani: Hey. Did your teacher told you about our librarian?
Me: Her leave of absence? Yeah.
Ani: After class would you like to meet the temporary librarian?
Me: All right!! 😉

For the first day, we reviewed old chapters to prepare for this term. I endured it. Like I said, not a big fan of math. Anirudh leaned forward in his seat as though he could barely contain himself. I swear his eyes sparkled. Even though he aced all the chapters last year, he took furious notes. When class ended, he leaned back in his chair and closed his eye saying " phew "

Ani: Phew
Me: Weirdo 😒
Ani: I'm only as weird as the company I keep, my dear.
Me: Ready to go to the library??
Ani: As always 😉

So when we reached the library, the library was darker than I remembered it. All of the shades were draw, and the lights were dimmed. It didn't look like any sort of presentations was going on, though. Maybe the new librarian must like it dark. I turned when I heard some sort of noise and it was none other than the librarian.

Librarian: May I help you?
Me: We, Umm...

I glanced at Anirudh, but he stood silently beside me. While he could argue all day with me, he rarely presented that side to others. And he wasn't much of a people person.

Me: umm. May I know your name :)
Librarian: Me?? ... You may call me Miss Devi.
Me: Pleased to meet you.
Miss Devi: Likewise. You're both seniors.
Me: That's right! (How did she know?) I'm Divya, and this is Anirudh.
Anirudh: We should leave, or we'll be late for class.
Me: Right! Good to meet you, Miss Devi!
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