FLORAISON

Chapter-7》

Amidst all the jokes and laughter we forgot to actually have lunch. A bunch of seniors I suppose, came by the table to greet Yug. Five boys with two girls sit on our table like they owned it. I felt disquieted but then my eyes met his gorgeous soft-golden eyes which were dazzling enough to hypnotize you.

For a few moments there, I felt the world disappearing around me and had to remind myself to collect my shit. I distract myself and turn to Soumya.

"Ahem ahem.." Soumya clears her throat and continues..

"I can see someone eyeing you" she says poking at me and blinking.

"What?" I stare at her confused but then she pointed at the golden eyed boy. Thoughts like, did he see me staring at him? Was it so easily comprehensible on my face? I could literally feel my blood rushing to my face and my heart pumping. I try to act like I didn't hear her. This is something I generally do, I run from things that require courage and confidence.

Though they were senior than Yug, seemed like they were all just friends. One of girls was very quiet and seemed very nice while the other couldn't keep her hands to herself. She was like those over friendly people that never learn their boundaries but jokes on me because it feels like its not bothering the boys though. Do I sound like a jealous of her? Ofcourse I do! But I am not. Feels like I am just reminding. Gosh..!! this day keeps getting weirder and weirder.

After a while of conversation they turn and check me and Shivani out. The girl I don't have nice feelings comes forward and introduces herself to us.

"Hi! I am Shalini..and also the head of the BEHS cultural committee" she enthusiastically says with a bit of sass and sit between me Shivani, putting her arms over our shoulders like she has known us for forever now.

"I heard you are quite good at dancing.. this guy here is our school champion." she says to me and points at yug.

"Come meet us at the school dance studio after school" she orders me like I am supposed to do exactly what she says.

"Umm.. oh Thanks, but I..I don't know.. I.. I will think about it?" I answer uncertainly in a feeble voice.

"Oh come on Shalini, why are you going about and asking everyone and seriously this girl?" Someone among the boys comments in a deep harsh voice.

I look over Shalini to see who that was and guess who..?? Ofcourse the boy with pretty eyes. I decide to keep my cool and not defend my skills to anyone. And that is another thing to note about me is that I don't like proving myself to anyone be it rivals or friends. I feel that people who really know me and understand me would know the kind of person I am, plus I don't ever dance to impress anybody but because it soothes my mind in ways nothing can.

"Oh God!! Can't you just leave this to me?" Shalini stands up to face him

"Sure! I am just saying that haven't you had enough of these auditions?" Mr. Pretty eyes sighs and wraps his hands around her waist, pulling her closer to him. Since she is much shorter in height than him, so her head easily rests on his chest.

OKAYYY!!! So they are dating...Got it!

"Let's go somewhere private naa.." He murmurs and winks at her.

"See that's my que and tadaaaa guys...see you Yug! And hey.. New Girl, be there by 5!" She exclaims and takes off with him, but not before receiving tons of eye rolls from her friends.

The silent-sweet girl also signs off with one of the boys which to my understanding is also her boyfriend and the rest of the boys leave with Yug.

Since now we have the table to ourselves, I decide to finally pop the questions to Soumya...

"So..Who were they?" I squeak and look at Soumya.

"Yeah what was that.. first he can't take eyes of her and then goes about insulting her... I mean seriously?" Shivani frustratingly sighs.

"Well they are our seniors from science department, I have known them for years now...and to answer the actual question in your mind--the boy who made those remarks is Vihaan Sharma and I am shocked that he and Shalini are dating, I mean I hate that biitch... she is like one of those girls who feel, they deserve all the attention.. and then as soon as you get confortable with her, she is going to stab you in the back. Don't fall for that sweet magnificent goog girl voice... She is like the devil incarnate.. but its in hiding" she speaks in a single breath.

"Okay okayy! We got it... now breathe.. Is there even a good girl voice?" I laughingly interupt her.

"Soumyaa relax babe, you have a whole lotta time to talk.. its not any sort of competition, Just Relax!" Shivani laughingly exclaims and holds her shoulders.

"Yeah... right! Now to continue from there.. the sweet and shy girl is called Shagun and she is Vihaan's twin." She says gulping some water.

"Oh okay.. but she was so.." I am interrupted.

"Nice right?" Shivani completes my sentence.

"I know and she is really nice. Actually once you talk to her, you will realize she is nothing like any lf them, and only Shalini is the only the dancer and Vihaan has a keen interest but he never performs which I don't know why. And the rest of the group is a complete nuisance. They smoke weed at every chance they can and have nothing better to do in their life." Soumya states and leans back on her chair.

"What about you? Will you go to the studio?" Shivani pops the most important question.

Both Shivani and Soumya stare at me, waiting for my response in patience which by each second is becoming too uncomfortable for me.

"Stop that guys... I don't know.. I will have to talk to Yug about it first" I groan at them.

**Brrrrrrring, Brrrrrrrring**

As the school bell goes off and we all head to the class, I find Yug waiting outside the class.

"Hey! Can I talk to you for a second?" I ask him anxiously.

"Oh yes.. Is it about Shalini? See I know I shouldn't have told her without your permission about you dancing and all.. but trust me it will be fun...Please, Please come!" He appeals to me and holds my hands.

I have this feeling that I am going to regret making a decision both ways. If I don't go then I might never know what I missed out on but the bigger part in my heart is scared and anxious as shit. What if it gets too late? What if Mum doesn't agree? Stop making excuses Avya! No just Stop. I can't make a choice right now, first think clear headed and then, its not a big deal to audition.. what if I don't get selected? Oh god! What if I actually don't get.. damn it! You're thinking too much just too much.

"I..I will let you know." I answer looking down and then fumble to go inside the class.

Soumya and Shivani exchange looks and as I reach the bench, Shivani stands up from her place to make me sit in the middle. Both of them pat me on the shoulder.

"We think you should go!" Shivani speaks first.

"But thats just what we think.. its your decision after all. You should do whatever the hell you want. I am gonna enroll myself in music, these are the last two years of my school life and honestly I don't want to bore myself" Soumya laughingly remarks.

"Good afternoon children!" a thin old man states in a dismally mournful voice. Mr. Suryansh Rai is our maths teacher. While he was explaining us the introduction to Calculus, I was only thinking about the decision to make.

**Brrrrrrring, Brrrrrrrring**

Didn't realize how soon the last class of my first day to school was over, And now is the decision time. I turn around and nod 'Yes' to Yug, he smiles happily. I just hope I don't regret this..

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