Astrid's POV
"Hello, you're Astrid, right?" she asked smiling at me.
I nodded. She sat down in front of me."Hello, I'm Ava" she said."Hi Ava" I replied."Can I sit here and have a talk?" she asked way too formally."Of course you can" I repliedShe told me that she also came here recently. She asked me if I could be her friend."Well Of course! I also needed a friend" and ya that's how formally we became friends. We then had our lunch and shared some of our stuff.After a while, it was class again."Ugh again that nerd.. Well I kinda like his irritating nature" I thought and then went back to my class.I again sat beside him and he didn't notice me. I was quite disappointed.Then he took out his book and started studying.See, when you like someone, you just notice their every move. Don't curse me for noticing all this.....Wait, did I just say I like him?No no, don't get me wrong, guys.Let's continue.So then he started studying, and of course I was looking at him."Now your stare is becoming annoying" Noah said.I was startled and lowered my gaze in embarrassment. This guy has already embarrassed me so many times in just a day.I studied the rest of the day and tried to prevent my eyes from seeing him. It's not like I like him, I just think it's an attraction.The day ended and it was dispersal. I walked out of the college with Ava. She is a good girl, I can tell. I was surprised to know that we were to go in the same direction, so we have to take the same bus."Hey, Astrid, how about we do out work together?" she asked excitedly.I don't even know her so well, but she looked like an innocent and a cute girl. I couldn't deny it."Sure, where?" I said with a smile."um.. We'll meet at the cafe" she said pointing towards the cafe in the front of our college."Okay, at 5?""Yes!"Then we went to the bus and headed home. I reached home and she went to other way. I mean, it was somewhere near, I don't know. I didn't do my work, because I'll do that with her. I'm looking forward for tomorrow. It's really exciting to see him and irritate him.It's 5, and I'm early here. Yes, we didn't come together because her mother would drop her here as she was going to some shopping. A minute later, she came. Her mother left already and I couldn't get a chance to see her. We worked for sometime and then we ordered coffee.Wait. What am I seeing?Noah is sitting on the table next to the next table. He didn't notice us till now, but if he does, I'll have to mark this day as "World Embarrassment day for Astrid". He will undoubtedly embarrass me here too. Out of the blue, I asked Ava to go somewhere else."Why?" she was quiet shocked."That... Actually.. I'll tell you later" I said.Although we've been friends for a while, I'm still not so close to her. I can't tell her everything!She agreed to me, when I felt a pat on my shoulder."Hey nerd"And yes, he was here."Don't call your names everywhere. You'll be exposed" I tried to insult him a little so that he also gets to know how does being insulted and embarrassed feels."Hi Ava" he said to her.I didn't know he knows her, I mean is friends with her."Hi Noah. She's not a nerd, okay?" surprisingly, she took my side."Whatever"After a moment, we started to go, when he called my name."Astrid" he called.Somewhat I liked it, the way he called my name. But its just attraction, for a few days I guess.I turned back."Tomorrow's a test" he said."What?" I asked him.Ava looked at me in surprise."You didn't know?" she asked me."What-when? I'm a fresher. I came today only, I'm not supposed to give this, right?"Ava's mom came suddenly.Emma (Ava's mom): Ava, beta we have to go now. Your father has to do some urgent work, he needs us.Ava : But mom-Emma : No excuses.And Emma Aunt dragged her out.Here, just me and Noah were left. I didn't want to talk to him, but I wanted to know about the test."What's with the test?" I asked him."Tomorrow, prepare your lessons according to the schedule that was there on the notice board" he replied.What notice board? I thought. But I thought it's too stupid to ask this. So I said I didn't see the notice board."The schedule's too big. I hardly remember. I clicked a photo in the college, but I don't have my phone right now." he said with a little sad voice.Soon he became happy, because an idea stuck him."Give me your number, I'll send it on your phone" he said.I didn't want to do it at all, but life put me in this situation, when I have no friends, Ava's number is not available, only he can tell me."Okay" and I gave him my number by writing it in my notebook and tearing the slip."But still. I'm a fresher. Why am I supposed to give this test?" I asked curiously."You don't know Ms. Sophie, right?""...."I didn't understand what he wanted to say."She is super strict behind her smiling face. She don't give a shit about who's new" he said a little angrily."Oh" I said."Well, Ms. Lost-in-thoughts, you didn't hear about the test in college?""I don't know why" I said, cause I didn't really know when all that happened."Your name is based on that, you were lost in your thoughts the whole day and you couldn't hear the announcements and that's why I told you about the test""Well Thanks""I'm damn sure you don't know where's the notice board either" he said while smirking again."Hm whatever..." I said, again a little embarrassed.Astrid's POV"Hm.. Whatever" I said, a little embarrassed."Okay bye" He said"Bye" I said and I was leaving the cafe when he stopped me again."Astrid""What?" I said."How are you going to your home?" he asked.What? What does it have to do with him. Am I supposed to report everything to him?"I.. I'll go back with bus" I said."If you want I can drop you" he said.Without my permission, my cheeks turned red. Why was I blushing? Did he even say anything?"No-no, it's fine" I said and went out.Then I boarded the bus and started to go back. I usually sit in the window seat, and I did the same today. I'm quite an observer. I like to observe the things around me. But today I looked out and I can't even clearly see everything, because my mind is thinking about someone. Yes, it's him.I couldn't understand this day. One day and so many things happened.
Astrid's POVThe test started in no time. I was a little scared when the sheets were distributed. But I have to trust him, I don't have other options anyway. I hope this promise is fulfilled.He started to tell me some of the answers which I had no idea of. I was quite impressed. He's so talented in studies. And here I'm.. On the verge of failure. I don't know what will happen if I fail. Oh god, I'm ashamed of myself.I was thinking all this, and I didn't listen to the answer that he already repeated the third time. I think he lost his temper and shouted."Can't you hear!?"I came in my senses and so did everyone. Miss Sophie was staring us blood eyed. Not us, really, but him."Stand up!" shouted Ms. Sophie.I was trembling with fear. We both stood up. She came near us."Noah!! You are the topper of this class. How can you be so irresponsible? What caused you to cheat?"He just lowered his
Astrid's POVI didn't know what to do the next day. I just sat beside him. It was a bit awkward. I started the conversation."Noah, explain yourself""Why should I" he said looking down.He doesn't usually looks down. I've seen it from the first day.Wait. It's been only two days.Still. I've seen it. Whenever he talks, he looks straight in my eyes. This time, he was looking at his book, or no, at the ground."Because.. Because it affects me" I tried to make a reason."Why should I care whether it affects you or not?"I was dumbstruck. He literally wants me to hate him. Then fine. I have hated boys for a long time, and I realise he is no different. Or he doensnt wants to be..."Fine then" I said and looked back at my book.After complete two days, I studied. Yes, I have to study.I don't want to depend on him again. Never again. Even if he didn't do it
Astrid's POVIt is almost 4 and I've not reached the café. Not because I was lazy, but busy. My mom has told me to do some work."Mommm! I have a friend to meet today!" I yelled at her because she was burying me with the work."Beta, it's been only three days and you've already made so many friends?" she enquired because I'm a type of person who didn't have many friends in my school. One was enough."Yes mom and I have to go now!""Okay okay go. But come fast""Thank you mom!" I said and hugged her.Then I went to the café. I don't know why, but I wore my best casual clothes, that would not be like I'm showing off but they would make me look good.Wait. Why do I have a urge to look good in front of him? I always remain the way I am whenever I meet anyone. So why am I thinking this way? Do I.. Do I like him? But that ain't possible. I just met him today. How can I be like this?I didn't think more because I di
Astrid's POVThat lunch period was over too fast. Maybe the time flew in thinking about him and what he wanted to tell me. I entered the class again. Noah was angry as usual. I can't take his without-a-reason anger."Why are you so angry??" I asked him."What does it have to do with you?" he said."Mister, you're showing me anger from so much time. It's really annoying. That's why I'm asking" I said. Although it was quite true, but the real reason was that I can't see him angry. He's cute too."Are you friends with Lucas?" he asked looking straight in my eyes."Well...yes..." I spoke the truth. What's there to hide anyways."Stay away from him" he said and got up and left the class again.What's his problem. If there's a fight or something like that between them then why don't they solve it? He's my friend. Not like my boyfriend! He's being unreasonable.Although he return
Astrid's POVI reached the college. He was there, on the gate again. I went near him."Do you plan to kill me?" he asked a little tensed.I didn't understand the situation. And what he wanted to say. So I just asked him."What?""You're looking so stunning and so beautiful. Anyone would die" he said and smiled.Oh, I also wanted to say that his smile is killing too."Oh really, then why are you still alive?" I cracked a small joke. He took my hand. Oh no. Why does he not understand that I don't want him to touch me."Because I have you. Others will die, but I won't" he said."You talk so sweet. Now leave my hand" I told him.He pulled me even close. I stopped breathing for a moment. I don't think he understands the depth of this situation."Lucas.. Leave me" I told him. He left me."What happened Astrid.. I'm sorry if you felt unc
Astrid's POV"What's it...??" I asked. I wanted the environment to cool down but with his expressions it looked like it's not gonna cool in this life."I'm telling you about Lucas. I don't know if you'll believe me or not. But it's my duty. I've fulfilled it till now and I'll continue to do this" he said.Honestly, I didn't understand any word."Be more clear, Noah" I said."Lucas is using you" he said looking down.What? He's using me? How could it be? I love him and he loves me. How can it be possible? I think again Noah is trying to play a plan or is trying to embarrass me."What rubbish you're speaking!" I yelled, really angry from what he said."Astrid. I'm warning you. Don't go to far in this relationship" he said."But what's your problem, Noah? What's wrong? If there's any proof then tell me!" I said because he was so damn sure of him using me."Yeah. Th
Astrid's POVI ran to my class and sat on my seat. I put my head down. I was scared. I don't know what's happening. Why am I between them??After a while, Noah came in class and sat beside me. I pretended that I didn't see him."I'm sorry Astrid" he said. I looked towards him. There was a little tear in his eye."It's.. It's ok" I said and took out my book. He took his book too and studied. Lucas entered just a minute after him.I studied and it was now lunch. Lucas came to me."Astrid will you come with me?" he said. I was expecting a sorry."Hm" I said and went with him. A pair of eyes was still staring at us."Today can you come to café?" he asked."Okay.. I'll ask my mom" I said. I need to think about it, so I'll not give him a confirmation."Thank you" he said."Okay let's go back""Hm" he said and we went ba