Title: The Loneliness of Krishna

Krishna's early life was marked by innocence and a lack of self-awareness. At the age of 12, he developed a crush on a girl named Sandhya from his school. Unbeknownst to him, this was the beginning of a complex emotional journey that would shape his adolescence.

As Krishna entered his teenage years, his infatuation with Sandhya grew. She was the one who always initiated conversations with him, drawing him into her orbit without his realising it. Krishna was oblivious to his feelings, but Sandhya's departure from the school after the 8th standard left a void in his life.

Despite her absence, Sandhya remained in Krishna's subconscious, a reminder of his first brush with affection. He continued to excel academically, scoring exceptionally well in his 10th standard exams. His results were so outstanding that even his parents found it hard to believe. Yet, these remarkable achievements also led to arrogance creeping into Krishna's personality.

Driven by his desire to fit in with the city school's elite, Krishna left behind his village school and entered the city school's topper class. However, this transition marked the beginning of his downfall. He struggled to adapt to the harsh and toxic lifestyle of his privileged classmates.

In the topper class, Krishna found himself surrounded by students who enjoyed every privilege that wealth could offer. They were confident and arrogant, while Krishna, hailing from a middle-class background, was plagued by insecurities. He longed to interact with girls, like his classmates did effortlessly, but his attempts were met with rejection and ghosting.

Amidst this struggle, Krishna had one saving grace - his best friend, Dexter. Dexter was popular among both boys and girls, a natural charmer who made attracting the opposite sex seem effortless. Krishna often sought Dexter's advice on how to impress girls, but Dexter's response was always the same: "It comes naturally to me." Krishna couldn't help but feel jealous of his friend's ease in social situations.

Despite the challenges, Krishna treasured his friendship with Dexter. Among the toxic and pretentious friends he had made in the topper class, Dexter was the only genuine friend he had. Their bond was unbreakable, even if it meant enduring daily punishments for talking in class. The fees for the topper class were exorbitant, but the cost of leaving behind toxic friendships was worth it for Krishna.

After a year of struggling in the topper class, Krishna decided to take a bold step. He confided in Dexter about his decision to leave the suffocating environment and move to a different class. What he didn't expect was that Dexter would choose to accompany him on this journey. This decision marked the beginning of what would be the golden age of Krishna's life.

Approaching the school authorities, Krishna and Dexter requested permission to leave the topper class. The school granted their request, but the only available option was to join the class filled with students considered troublemakers and underachievers. It was also the class where sports enthusiasts and poor performers were placed.

This class change proved to be a turning point in Krishna's life. No longer burdened by the pressure to conform to the city school's elitist culture, he could finally be himself. In this new class, he found acceptance for his funny and innocent behavior. Sure, his classmates teased him, but there was a genuine camaraderie that he had never experienced before.

Even in this class, some students would troll him for fun. However, Krishna had developed a keen sense of discernment by then. He could tell the difference between genuine friendship and harmless teasing. As he forged bonds with his new classmates, he discovered that this class was a place where he could truly be happy.

Slowly, time passed, and before he knew it, the final exams were upon him. The pressure was immense, with many people having high expectations for Krishna due to his stellar performance in the 10th standard. But when the results were announced, reality struck him hard. He didn't receive the exceptional marks he had hoped for; instead, he achieved only an average score. This was a bitter pill to swallow for Krishna, who had come to appreciate the genuine friendships he had formed in his new class.