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Luca was lost in his thoughts. His eyes were fixed on the hall's roof one would think he was watching some captivating movie over there.He was thinking about nothing in particular.Millions of thoughts criss crossed in his mind.He was thinking about his crush Ashley,his future,his awkwardness,his stay at home for the hols...just many things revolved around in his small head.He loved it all.He enjoyed fantasizing.He would smile alone while walking on the streets or when scrolling on his phone. Building castles in the air was like an hobby to him. With his eyes still fixed on the roof, he imagined of a sweet fantasy and he gave a broad smile. Suddenly he felt someone was staring at him. He immediately became self conscious.Was he mad! Smiling all by himself in an exam room! He came back to reality and was astonished to realize there was someone standing infront of him. The exam invigilator.He might have grown interest in the peculiar boy in the room.All absent minded and smiling by himself.He had thought the boy had plans to cheat in the exam,but realized he was some weird kid doing his 'weirdness'.He left the boy alone and went on invigilating the exam.
Luca on his part was still 'recovering' from the panic after the lecturer had left.He had thought he was going to cause a scene or worse more suspect him for exam cheating.This was the last paper and the last thing he wanted was some misfortunes occuring during the last minute.He wrapped up his work and submitted his paper.He was leaving the exam hall when he suddenly noticed all students had turned to look at him.From the surprise in their eyes he knew he had done something silly.He was searching through his mind not knowing what it could be when it suddenly dawned to him.He had submitted his paper noticably too early.He almost fainted on realizing this.Had he submitted his paper without attempting all quiz?
His heart was beating so loud he could hear the heartbeats.Small sweat drops were already forming on his face.The attention he had drawn to himself was worrying him more than the fear that he might have submitted an incomplete exam.He stole a glance at the watch on his arm and his mouth was left wide agape!He had submitted the paper after a mere forty minutes.He must be going nuts.He had always been absent minded and awkward.But this was beyond words.It was craziness.He probably needed professional attention. Fantasizing in an exam hall only to submit a blank paper!?But he was quite sure he had attempted all the quiz.Arg!He was confused and almost giving up.
He felt like crying.The attention of all students shifted to the professor.He was seated at the far corner of the hall.He had worn his spectacles.His eyes buried on Luca's answer booklet.He was prominent among the students for his dark humour.He was going to roast Luca for sure.The tension was high.Luca knew the stduntents would laugh the freak out of him.He watched as the professor mumbled something.At first he couldn't hear well.Luca never wanted to hear whatever he was gonna say.All he knew was that he would end up embarrassed a big deal."Congratulations Luca!" He heard that last statement very well.That sadist had just congratulated him.He couldn't believe himself.The professor even came forth and hugged Luca.He was mesmerized at how the boy had solved the Math problems very well within a very short time.Warm tears streamed down Luca's cheeks.He was used to negative compliments and nicknaming from his friends and relatives.He had lived to believe he was a loser,a nerd,naive,stupid,weak, weird,moody...But now he was being praised,his heart melt with gratitude.The sleepless nights and group discussions were not in vain.He had nailed it.He good see some students frown with disappointment and envy as they turned back to doing there exams.Luca felt like he was on top of the world.His imaginations of being a celeb had temporarily being actualized.He walked out of the hall majestically with smiles all over.He saw Ashley at the far end writing her exam.He was sure she had witnessed what a genius he was.He felt like running over to her and talking to her.He was in his highest spirits.
He winked at her. She winked back and surprisingly she rose from her chair and ran towards him.Her arms were wide open for a warm hug and he hugged her dearly. They had just broke the exam codes. That was against exam protocols and could attract a severe punishment.But what was that compared to Luca's love for Ashley.To hell with 'em protocals.He went on and kissed her.The professor had by now came over.He tapped Luca on his back>>>>>
The tap woke up Luca from his long sweet dream.His friend who had come over the previous night do revision with Luca had just woke him up.They were almost late for the exam.They hurriedly prepared themselves and left for the exam halls.Luca had no time to text Ashley.There was no time to admire her photos and probably wank at them. He had to go and write his exams.
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Seated on his desk writing the exams,Luca hoped to score the best he could. He also looked across the hall and saw cute Ashley. He wished her all the best in his thoughts. He remained optimistic he would overcome his 'extreme shyness' come next semester.He was going to be her boyfriend.That was his desire.But his 'condition' was a barrier.He hoped to overcome it in the near future.And for sure he would. But for now he had to accept things the way they were!
The End(feel free to share your views via text or whatsapp on this number 0774158940... . Love you all❤️)