Ugh! Finally today my practical exams will be over.
Lacy and I were utterly worried. Two exams in one day is not a joke. First was the mechanical workshop. Second, after an hour break, the physics laboratory exam.
First exam.A lottery took place on what job we are going to work. I was really lucky to get welding. I was praying to God not to get carpentry or fitting otherwise it would become unfitting.
Sky couldn't escape carpentry. He was greatly doing his work. Even sweating while focusing all on that piece of wood to create something special. I had a lot of time left so I was gazing at him. His serious handsome look was forcing me to look at him.
Every day I go to college with the resolve that I won't doze off or zone out but end up staring at him.
Suddenly he looked at me.
He asked in a soft voice, " Completed?"
I said, "Yep. Your one is really tiring. "
He replied, " Yeah it's actually draining my energy. "
I said, " Sit down and start writing the job report for the time being. After 2 minutes you resume. "
He replied, " Great Idea, BTW what do we need to write? "
I told him the headlines.
Actually he was so engrossed in his job that he almost didn't follow what sir had told to write in the job report.
Lacy from afar was signalling me that she was bored. She too got welding after all. Gray was behind me seeing Sky start asking me what to write and what not to write. I showed him because he was welding too. Sky at the side was asking me if his report was all correct with the headlines or not. Seeing these two, Shelly started to laugh. She got welding. She told me to show the drawing if all her labelling was correct or not. Finally I was wondering what kind of exam we were giving.
Finally time was up. Invigilators took the answer sheets.
We had a 1 hour break. During the break we were all studying. I was looking here and there but couldn't find him.
After 35 minutes he came. By that time I was engrossed in studying. He came and glanced through what I was reading while sitting. I only realised when I saw the retreating steps. I went and asked him regarding the prism. He clearly stated I will not perform. It's damn frustrating.
I nodded too. Then he started reading from my practical notebook. I didn't even notice when but seeing him I didn't go back to Lacy. I stood beside him letting him read and myself to read as well.
Then we went to the physics lab. We had to stand according to our roll nos. before entering the room. Beside our lab was the chemistry lab where other department members came to give their exams. All of a sudden Haruto went to peek at that class. Maybe his friend was there.
But Sky made a joke out of it.
He said, "Look, He is looking for some beautiful elder sister to be his girlfriend. "
I started to laugh. His sense of humour was seriously admirable and added to his tone.
I said, " They are a first year batch like us. Other departments. "
He said, " Oh! Then let me go and have a look. "
I subconsciously said, " You stay here. You don't have to go. "
I then controlled and said, " Soon our roll nos. will be called. No need for further jokes. "
He replied, " Look! Your Hubby"
I was a bit stunned when I took a look. I saw a short heighted student walking across the corridor where we were standing. I understood his intentional use of that word. I was short heighted so he often made fun of me.
Now when I think about it, instead of getting mad at him I should have replied, " I curse you that You will definitely marry a girl as short-heighted as me. "
Then our call came. This time my luck wasn't very much. I got a standard experiment on finding the coefficient of viscosity using Poiseuille's capillary flow method for the exam. Sky got Newton's ring.
I was scribbling and writing with full dedication. Soon I had completed writing my paper. But I stayed back for the viva only to stay beside him.
We gave our viva together. We were happy while we got out together.
I met Lacy who left the Hall earlier and Stephen on the way when Lacy told me to go to Physics sir regarding sign up. Sky was walking with me. We both entered college. Lacy took the transport and headed towards the station.
Sky was telling me to race against him to reach the room. I refused. I clearly know that his longer legs will make him win and I am short and plump was no match. I started to walk faster. He was walking smoothly, matching my steps.
He told me, " What's needed to walk forcibly? "
I clearly understood his reason. He was mocking my short legs. I became mad..
He was laughing and saying , " Okay, I won't tease you"
"Look we reached." And he opened the door.
For once I thought he became a gentleman but when he said, " I won. I'm first. " I really understood that I had high expectations of him.
I said, " I didn't agree with your challenge anyways"
With my usual cold tone.
Then we signed up for our marksheet. After signing up we walked together. By now Lacy, Stephen and the group reached the station. He was asking me how much it costs to reach the station alone . I said it. He said that it really costs a lot if you ride alone. Better to wait for the transport to fill up.
I nodded.
I was wondering when he started thinking about my transport route. But it made me happy. Because at least friendship is a good start. But still timing is a great factor. His father came to pick him up. I bade him goodbye obviously not in front of his dad. And took the transport to reach the station and meet Lacy and her group.