The semester results were out. I peeked out the noticeboard. As excepted, i was the department topper. As it was the first year , we aren't aligned class as per our department but, we will be separted by department from this semester. I called my mom but my brother nitin picked it up. I told him my grades and hung up. I also noted asha and riya's mark to inform, both are passed in distinction. I was standing and tried to check dinesh mark so that i moved to boys section. I was scanning for the name but a hand was passed over me and checking marks by tracing line on paper. I stood standstill holding my breath on place to stop inhaling his perfume, I know its dinesh he is the one who wears watch and bracelet on right hand . He looked little irritated by his marks. He stomped his foot on floor and moved on. I breathed which i holded for sometime.
In curiosity i checked his marks,He had secured second mark in his department, isn't a good mark?. Maybe he would have aimed for first mark, i checked his department to know who secured first. I gasped, we are going to be in same class from this semester.
i changed a lot. Not only by looks but also in attitude. I was bold than before and matured. But, when i was with my friends, i leave all my brain and follow my heart. I literally, change as a kid when i was with them. So comfort zoned. I dont want to miss them .Time changes everything..Everything changed, except the fire when i see him. However i remind myself not to see him, by knowing or without knowing i peek him two days once. I never miss any football match if he plays, single excuse i made myself.
"I dont want to go that stupid class", asha said by throwing her book. I picked it and sat behind her by placing my arms around.
Riya sat with us.
"me too", she gave us a pout.
"but we will be here after everyday, we gonna be in same hostel room. We sleep together, we bath together, we study together. we can spend the lost time by waking up to midnight", i tried convince.
"but, its not like before", riya frowned and hugged us. We spoke for long time than normal day and slept on each other's lap.
I couldn't move, felt numb. Heavy weight on my shoulder and lap, i tried to open my eyes. I hardly moved riya and asha and stretched my hands and legs. Accidently, i happened to see the wall clock. Omg, its 7.30. after seeing time, i felt so fresh. We need to be in class in half an hour. I shouted , cried and shook them. but, they didn't respond. Finally, i took a bucket full of water and splashed on them.
"meeeeraaaaa",riya shouted.
"you are such an idiot", asha said.
"ofcourse i am. its 7.30. wake up first", i yelled.
They noticed and moved faster. We took a quick shower and got ready. I took a deep breathe as we entered college. our paths going to be little different from today. We entered our respective classes, promised to meet on lunch and intervals.
Everyone looked new to me, i never seen these people in my college. a girl in blue specs and white shirt smiled at me, as i entered. Her bench is already filled with people so, I smiled and sat in the bench near window. Our new professor entered and started to give the overview about the class he is going to handle. i felt lonely for first time in this college, i diverted myself by sightseeing through window. Suddenly, i felt a jerk on my bench, dinesh sat beside. I know he will be in my class and i mentally prepared. Moreover, i was not in active mind, my mind is sluggish. I looked through the window again.
Professor explained everything and asked us to copy the syllabus as he dictates. Everything is in syllabus book, i dont know why the hell he wants to make us write and to waste time. i pretended to write and tried to understand the topic by name. Dinesh looked at me after sometime and i was aware of the fact. Yet, maintained eye on board. He took my note that i was writing,flipped the last page and wrote something.
i was little stunned and curious by his act. I grabbed my notebook and opened last page.
"YOU ARE DIFFERENT", in paris embroidery font style.