Clean Bowled

Chapter 13

*Aslesha*

I am removing my books from the locker as I hum a tune to myself. Yesterday was so.. unpredictable.

I thought ke bass assignment kar ke nikal jaayenge but I had fun. Viraj is fun when he is not being a rude asshole. I wish he remains like that. College life aasaan ho jaayegi.

Time to get to class.

"BOOO!!" someone screams behind me and I almost fall on the floor with a squeal.

But I don't, my books do.

I look up to see Viraj laughing loudly as he leans on the lockers.

"You know, tumhara ye jo shocked expression hai na, bada mazedaar hai. Your eyes almost popped out" he says and starts laughing again.

And here I was thinking meri college life aasaan hogi.

I glare at him and pick up my books. "Dumbass! Idiot!" I say as I hit him with my book.

"Ok ok, no need to get violent! Aur ye kya tum mujhe dummy, idiot vagera bulaati rehti ho? Sab ko ajeeb naam dena speciality hai kya tumhari?" he says.

"Ajeeb logo ko ajeeb naam" I say smirking at him.

"Ok paglet" he smirks back and I roll my eyes.

He walks beside me to class and I look at him suspiciously.

Ye itna achhe se kyu behave kar raha hai. Kal tak he couldn't spare a glance and now he's walking me to class.

"I know I'm handsome, but itne besharmi se stare karna koi achhi baat nahi hai" he says smirking, without looking at me and staring ahead.

I look away. "Shut up. I was just wondering tum kyu mere saath achhe se reh rahe ho? Kal tak you couldn't bear my presence. And now you act like we're chaddi buddies" I say as we enter the class.

He takes his place beside me. " Aren't we? As long as I know, hum ek dusre ko bachpan se jaante hai" he says looking at me.

"Oh yes! That's the reason why you gave me toothpaste filled oreos once!" I say folding my hands, as my face cringes in disgust.

He starts laughing loudly. He has a beautiful laugh. Carefree and it just sounds good. I instantly forget about the toothpaste Oreos.

"You were the one who gave me mayonnaise with donuts first" he says between his laughs and I start laughing with him too.

Oh yes, that was fun!

"But seriously.. why are you doing this?" I say getting serious.

"I want you to participate in the competition remember? So I'm just persuading you with my irresistible charms" he says smiling cheekily.

"You're just wasting your time".

"We'll see about that" he says and just then Mrs D'Mello enters class.

"Good afternoon class, today we're going to learn about the Bhopal gas tragedy. Also I just want to remind that the assignments are due next Monday. I hope everyone is done visiting their respective place and started writing the reports. If not, hurry up" she says.

"What about our report? When should we do it?" I ask Viraj.

"College ke baad I've got practice till seven. Aur aaj India vs Sri Lanka ki final match hai. All the boys are coming at my place to watch it. Can't miss it" he says shaking his head.

Arre ha.. aaj toh final hai.

I just nod my head and start writing the notes. Fir kabhi kar lenge.

The day is hectic and dekhte hi dekhte it's 2pm. Finally lunch break. Bhook lagi hai zor ki!