Aai was mesmerized by the view. Both sat on the bench. Aai was gazing at the sky, so lost in them that she couldn't catch what Idris said.
Idris: "Aai?... Do you remember this place?".
Aai: "... Hmm? Have I...been here before?".
Idris: ".... Ah... it's nothing..... Of course, you won't...". After responding he murmured.
Aai was confused by his question but not going much into depth she continued relaxing.
Idris: "Actually, I wanna thank you for giving Belis a push in her situation". A cold and light breeze blew past the two.
Aai: "...It wasn't much...".
Idris: "...Hmm..". He shook his head in agreement. He continued, "Belis since child had never asked anything. Though her parents are busy, they never left Belis limited with things. They cared and pampered her. But coming here was the first thing she asked here parents for. Hearing she going to a different environment, and away from them, they opposed her strongly. I too was worried of Belis settling and adjusting her but...guess I can be at ease". He looked at Aai and smiled.
Aai: "...".
Idris: "it's not much but....''.
The following day.
The whole school was busy for the upcoming school annual function.
Everybody were preparing for their performances. The whole school was noisy and busy.
Aai having no interest, just roamed around and stayed at her usual place.
After few days Belis came to Aai.
Aai: "You...seemed to be busy?".
Belis spoke nervously, "Senior actually you know I was asked to play piano for the music band".
Aai: ".....I did hear from Idris that you play piano".
Belis: "Hmm. The girl who was to play felt sick and as they were discussing my body moved on its own and agreed to do it in her place. I always admired the music club and wanted to play with them. I didn't want to stay still and..."
Aai patted her head, "Well just have fun".
Belis smiled with happiness. She was disappointed that she will be spending lesser time with Aai but for now she was happy.
Then soon, she was called by a girl for the practice and she had to leave.
Aai sat for there a while. She recalled, "CAN I PLAY FOR HER!" Belis announced infront of the club who went silent on her. For the approval she was told to play a piece of their song.Her performance touched everyone and she was approved immediately. Aai was happy for Belis.
It became busier in school. Aai couldn't use the school ground as it was busy, so she went to terrace. She had all free time. She took naps, watched the student's on ground practising from above.
One day as she was staying in terrace, the door rushed open. She was surprised.
Aai: "...!.....". It was Max showing all messed up. Shirt half way opened, hair tied with small colour bands.
Max: "....!...". He was surprised to see Aai.
Aai too was surprised seeing Max in such state. He came besides her and catching his breath sat down.
Max: "Ahh man, so relieving".
Aai was staring at his head.
Max: "What?".
She took a picture and showed him which on seeing he flushed.
Max: "What the....those guys...". he immediately removed the bands and throw them aside.
Aai lightly coughed and cleared her throat. Max noticed her. "Well my guys are doing some play and they were trying the actor on me and that's....what it is...Aah man hope they don't find me here". he explained and flat layed down.
A cool breeze blow, making Max's shirt expose his waist. His collar was also exposed.
Max: "So calming".
Aai cleared her throat and looking straight infront said, "Co...could you adjust yourself?". She scratched her temples covering her face.
Max buttoned his shirt and pulled it down.
"What are you getting shy over?".
"Who's....!...". As she turned towards him, she got surprised. He had brought his face near her to see her face but unexpectedly as she turned their shoulders touched each other with their faces at distance.
Max: "...!....".
Aai: "Nonsense.....". She pushed herself back.
Max smirked and sat back.
After minute of silence, Max asked, "Aren't you doing anything for the annual?".
Aai: "I've no interest".
Max: "Hmm. Well where's the girl who's always with you?".
Aai: "She's busy with her performance".
Max: "Wow she's performing? She looked shy type".
Aai: "Does being shy and all have anything to do with performing?".
Max: "Ah! no i didn't mean it in a wrong way, amm just, then she must be eager to show you her performance?".
Aai: "Hah! what do you mean? It's nothing like that".
Max: "Really i thought she's doing it for you".
Aai: "...".