Its been a week here. I started hanging out with the trio and sat with them since the first day.
This was the last year of graduation and I am going to be a Zoologist soon.
The college timings were from 11:00am- 6:30pm and huge amount of my time was wasted on the way to college as it took about an hour to reach.
Our lab was scheduled after the lunch break.
The lab here was smaller than last college but much clean and ventilated.
I was really interested in studies and attended all the lectures with complete concentration. I liked the behavior of the professors , they respected the students and had friendly interactions with students, unlike the previous college where most of professors had harsh attitude and dominant nature.
No one approached me during this whole week, except for one. I got a text message by one of the boy from class welcoming me to the college. That’s all.
I walked towards Lr.19 pushing myself through the crowded corridor hissing "Excuse me" to everyone in my way...ohhh i hate it when someone comes close to me and this crowd is making me feel claustrophobic.
As I approached the class I saw him on the very first bench .His fair skin, his jawline, his black curly hairs, my heart started to beat fast, he was speaking to someone on his left and so his side face was visible to me. I stood there frozen. Everything was in slow motion.
What is he doing here?
Wasn't he in dental college the last time I checked?
What the f*ck ?
He turned his face towards me, watching me standing few steps from the door.
My mind and heart were racing at the lightening speed but I knew my face showed nothing. He smiled.
Noooooo.....he was not the one.
He was not the one I had a crush on.
Noooo..... Kavya clear your head.
It’s already hard.
I saw him checking me out.
Without returning the smile I was walking past him and settled down .I sat on the last second bench in the middle row of class.
Rest of the day, I was not able to concentrate, partially because of the boring talk of professor but mostly I was drifted into my own thoughts, in past .And occasionally glanced over him on the first bench thinking how can he be so similar to my crush. I need to clear my head. As the lunch break started I gathered my stuff. I usually spend my lunch break either alone exploring the college or with a friend, she was in chemistry department. It was her first year here, she was my junior in school.
I walked out of the class, today I decided to spent my time venturing in the college. I want to see every part of here. I climbed down the stairs and saw lovely trio. All three of them were fun and full of gossips. They were giggling, another one in the store of our warehouse of gossips.
"Heya" I waved and walked up to them. Afreen straightened her back but saachi still in her trance.
"Someone is in demand." Said saachi pinching my elbow. I narrowed my eyes and waited for the explanation.
"Do you remember Ricky?" Asked Saachi winking at me. I walked up to the glass wall, looking at my reflection and trying to fix my hairs.
"The huge guy?" I asked knitting my eyebrows, still checking out myself in the glass. Ricky was the tallest and most bulky guy in the class. He was class representative too.
"So you did notice him, huh!" Teased Afreen cocking her eyebrows.
"Well, how can someone with such hard built go un-noticed?" I asked shrugging my shoulders. Three of them gave each other a look with a smirk on their faces.
"What about him?" I asked turning my attention to them.
"You will eventually know…" with that they took off. I looked at their back for few moments and sighed. Shaking my head I walked to my left. I never explored this side of college. After walking for few minutes a new building came in my vision 'Research center’.
A small lush path was located by the research center. I looked at it for a while debating whether it is safe to go in alone or not but decided on becoming a daredevil.
I walked in. Either side had green lush trees and Small concrete foot steps were placed on the path. As I walked in deep, a broken bench came in my vision, it was broken in two, half part lying on the floor engulfed by weeds and other plants but other one still intact. I decided to sit and have my alone time.
Taking deep breaths, I was mesmerized by the view. Calming shades of green surrounding me, clean fresh air, squirrels running on the concrete step, birds chirping. I smiled to myself. I silently ate my lunch in solitude.
"Found my place." I whispered to myself picking up my bag. This place was perfect for my shouting brain.
I walked to the lab, trio was already seated. I sat with them and glanced around, my eyes rest on Ricky.
The guy was huge, with dark complexion and straight face without any expression. I glanced towards him.
Saachi cleared her throat grabbing my attention. She had her usual grin on her face. Eventually as the lab proceed they reveal that Ricky was going to asked me for coffee.
I thought - ohh I am damn sure this is just a rumour, I have heard a lot of such rumours in past..... He look innocent and "forever single" pasted on his forehead.
I initiated the talk with Stuthi to divert the topic. she was shy and I loved to tease her. She remained me of my cousin.
Midway during the practical I realized someone was staring at me. I stiffened. I looked over to the table ahead of ours and saw three boys talking...The one staring at me was the same guy from the first bench who looked exactly like Utkarsh (my crush).
He immediately looked away and sat down. I caught him a couple of times looking at me . I ignored as he reminded me of Utkarsh.
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2 YEARS BACK...
I never actually thought I would actually choose BSc. Because I got admission in dental college but was not allowed to leave the city by my parents.
I applied in BSc as a backup just in case I didn't get admission in medical college... After fighting for over a month with my parents who didn't allowed me to leave the city eventually I gave up and choose to appear for the entrance exam again next year.
My mother insisted on joining BSc as she didn't want me to waste my whole year. I continue the college along with the preparation for entrance exam.
Utkarsh was one of my classmate back then .He approached me one day. He was charming and initiated the conversation.
Me being 5'7" with really short hairs back then looked at him confused...
He was 5'8" but appeared to be so small in front of me. I laughed internally.
He joined dental and left the college after couple of weeks.
Yeah for that short period of time I liked him.
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BACK TO LAB...
Utkarsh was my last crush and I never found anyone attractive. And today utkarsh is one of my friend.
I no longer find him attractive in that way.
But yeah he is still charming and an amazing friend.
Few days passed, Everyday I rushed to my solitude during lunch break, alone. I severely needed a friend. A few classmates eventually started smiling at me whenever I entered the class. The crush guy being one of them, I didn't responded earlier but now I hesitantly smile back at him whenever he smiles at me. I walked into the classroom 10 minutes early for the first time in my life, VICTORY.A message popped up on my screen,Mumma-We are going on shopping this weekend, have you reached college yet?I felt smile creeping up my face.Me-yes mumma, reached here 15 minutes ago I am walking into the class now.. Me- I am Excited for shopping.Mumma-Take care and eat somethingWalking inside the class still looking in my phone I typed.Me- Yup. Bye.I reached the bench I usually sit on and glanc
"I had a good time with you. Thank you for the tea " I typed and pressed the sent button. It was nearly midnight. Immediately he replied -" pleasure is all mine. Looking forward to meet you soon ". Reading the message from the notifications I tossed my phone on the other side of the bed as I was completely exhausted by my new schedule and didn't had any energy to have any sort of conversation with anyone. I woke up around 9 am and rushed to get ready for the college. It takes about an hour to reach the college. The college had afternoon shift so lectures started at 11am to 3:30 pm. Lectures were followed by the laboratory sessions of about 3 hours, from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. But the professors were kind enough to end the labs an hour early. I am a tutor, I teach mathematics and science to the students of class 10th. I started teaching after 12th itself when one of my neighbor asked me to help her daug
I busted out of the lab as soon as professor dismissed us. I knew Kevin followed, I waited for him in Parking."Are you the reason behind those stupid rumors?!" I barked angrily standing in the parking lot, as soon as he came. He was still few feet far from me. Few people turned to look at us.He paused at his position for few moments then slowly walked towards me."First of all......" Breathing heavily... " how can you walk so fast?" Catching up his breath. " You busted out of the lab so fast. I had to literally run" he saidI stared angrily at him tapping my leg."NO. What rumors?"- he said after somewhat calming down." Oh come on. You know what I am talking about, spit it out"He pursed his lips into a single line."Kavya, I am innocent stop glaring at me like this. " Its scari
The next day Kevin introduced me to his friends and few other classmates.He started sitting in the middle row.He even introduced me to his friend , Armaan.While he was introducing me to Armaan, a girl joined us singing softly to herself."Hi" I said."Heeeelllllloooooooo" she saidShe was the same skinny girl with curly hairs. She walked away singing to herself. "Who is she?" I asked." Carol" he said .Armaan was tall, shy guy. He didn't talk much."Hey, did you listened to the songs I shared with you last night?" Kevin in excited tone.No, I didn't."Yes of course" with a fake smile."Yes?!" Raising his eyebrows "which one did you liked the most?""2nd one" I lied."Are you sure?. What was the name of the song?" He definitely caught me lying." I don't remember that" I looked aw
At this point, Kevin and I started sharing a same table in lab, me with Kevin, Armaan and Raaj. And during lectures Kevin and I shared same bench, shared lunch and spend most of the time together. Few of the mates started talking but most of the class didn't mind anyway, making it up to the last year this college had already sucked everything from the students, the whole class wished that this year passes by as soon as possible. But yes, little gossips and teasing, here and these was mandatory because INDIA. I started enjoying this new life, new friends, it all felt like I am a fresher again. The burden of assignment , stupid class tests, and who the f*ck gives homework in college? And actually checked the next day?????? And what’s up with these stupid class seminars? Why the hell I have to explain the topic that you are supposed to teach? But watching the fellow classmates fumble was fun too. My seminar topic was "vitamins"
In just one week, Kevin updated me with everything, how he met Armaan, Armaan was into photography and editing stuff and Kevin joined him in first year. Armaan helped him a lot in the starting, but then Armaan’s interest diverted into the electronic music. But Kevin continued editing stuff, and now he owns a camera worth lakhs. He earns too. His hobby changed into passion.He calls himself cinematographer now.It was the part of my schedule to reach college, listen to Kevin's stuff, chirpy boy he was. Everyday he would tell me about his ex, how they spent a night under the sky, and same old same old. I paid attention in the starting but eventually I got bored and pretend that I am listening.And his stupid imaginations were cherry on the top.During the 3rd lecture, Carol me and Kevin were sitting together."Did he tell you about me and him?" Whispered Carol. She sat on my
I rushed to the college, being late is one of my few qualities, but today wasn't my fault, papa asked me to drop him off the court before college. We left the house at 10am but I entered the college at 12:05. F*ucking 30km ride.Yesterday was my birthday, Kevin promised me that he will meet me but he didn't. I was mad at him."May I come in?" I said catching-up my breath.No answer."May I come in, SIR?" loudly.No answer.As I was about to leave."Yes, welcome miss." Scoffed professor.I rushed in and took the empty seat beside Saachi."What's his problem" I whispered."Atheist he lets you in Kavya, he doesn't even allow if we are 5 minutes late and clearly you are 15minutes late" said Afreen, she was sitting in front of me.Saachi opened her mouth to say something but immediately looked down when not
The classes ended at 9 pm, my stomach made a dying whale sound. I was starving, haven't ate anything from the morning, hectic day in college, had to submit an assignment today and two module tests. I walked towards the home after buying a pack of chips on the way.I saw a cab outside my home. I walked inside and saw few suit cases in our balcony."Aaarrgghh, I am not in mood to deal with relatives now" I murmured to myself.I walked in the living room and saw my family on the sofa."Why are you late?" Asked my brother coldly.My brother and I have a strong bond. He obeys me. And this was an indication from him."Few parents came by.....""Your mumma is leaving, she needs a break, she is tired" said papa"What? Why? What happened? Suddenly" I was shocked.Mumma got up"I will be back soon, someone needs to understand my importan