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𝗘𝘀𝗵𝘃𝗶𝗸𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

A week after the ceremony today was supposed to be our first CCA and not going to lie I am way excited for it to begin, this is going to be my first activity in school as a House Vice captain.

I thought, sitting on the table. I woke up early today and now I'm ready before time. I opened my Instagram's GC and there were some chats there, these guys really don't sleep. I muttered.

Then Shreshth's message floated over my screen. Vice captain guys.

"Waiting for my breakfast" I replied to him "good morning" , "what are you doing?"

He saw and immediately typed, "early bird". I typed " Yes" with a sun emoji.

Then my mumma bought breakfast and I got busy eating it.

"Mumma" I asked in the mid bite, food half chewed in my mouth.

"Yes," she said to me.

"What if I become an army officer and serve the nation?" I asked her, I was not interested in one profession. Everything seems to be interesting to me.

She looked at me and replied in a flat tone, "Uske liye height or weight chahiye". And I just looked at her.

From where does she learn roasting? I cried internally.

"Arey yaar mummy"

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𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

"I'M GOING!!!" I shouted as dad turned over the car out of the main gate, later on mom shouted loudly and I accepted it as Yes.

I sat under the car and fixed my watch on my wrist. One of the rare moments is that dad drops me off at school, otherwise I go by myself, or sometimes mum drops me.

It's quite unpredictable.

The drive was silent and full of unspoken joy for me, it's not like he doesn't talk to me but we already talked in the morning. Early morning.

And now he was listening to news on his airpods. I don't want to disturb him.

After he left me at school I waved at dad , "all the best champ" He said smiling towards me, I smiled back. "See ya dad" I waved for the last time and went under the school.

Someone's small joy is anyone's daily life.

I fixed my hair with my hands while going to my class's wing.

Then,

Ouch-

Someone stumbled upon me.

Eshvika.

Ab toh naam bhi yaad hogya.

"Sorr-"

"It's okay, bacchon se galti ho jati hai" I cut her off before she could complete. She looked at me for a second then looked back.

And again the waves and sounds of colours surrounded me, why only with her?

She stranded there for some minutes then walked back to her wing.

Naraz hogayi kya?

Aaj chand kis disha mai duba tha? Because this girl just walked off without saying anything. Itni jaldi thak gayi mujhse.

The clouds of thoughts covered my mind and I just stood there, suddenly the floor seemed to be interesting.

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𝗩𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

"Why are you standing here like you just saw something miraculous?" I said to Kriyansh who was standing like a statue.

Ghor tapasya main.

He came out of his senses and looked at me, "bhai tu aagya. Itni jaldi" He asked, Ise kaise batau, that I'm superman. "Well my scooty has better speed than any private jet" I answered.

"Chal chal" He shrugged off and we went to our class to out bag them.

"Did you notice Siddhaarth's behavior? He's changed a bit" I said, putting down my bag in place.

There was no one in the class, green boards still not rubbed as ever. Today again the class teacher is going to shout at us and probably he'll give a lecture on this too.

"Pyaar main pad gaya chhora" Kriyansh replied to whatever I said earlier.

"Haina. Bro I was in legit shock when I saw him this much tense when she got sick. Matlab, he was damn transformed into worlds most greenest flag" I expressed whatever the feeling I was feeling.

Kuch bhi kaho, green flag to hai.

"Bro is only soft for her, ham to paraye hain" Kriyansh said.

Sahi Kaha. 7 crore.

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𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿

Siddharth joined us after some minutes and now we were filling our water bottles from the Water cooler.

"Water is colder than your personality" I commented to Sidharth who was next to me.

No reply.

He just looked a little then ignored.

Kya dushmani hai bhai?

While kriyansh was standing near a pillar, the first time in my life I saw him this much organized.

Mera beta bada ho gaya.

Never in my life have I been this proud of my sweetheart.

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𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘃𝗶'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

I sat in the corner of my classroom, PT's are coming after the summer breaks and 10 days are left till it. I am honestly scared.

There was no one in the class except bags, I stared at the empty seats and left a sigh in relief.

How will I manage my studies in this short time period, I've to get 95 percent in any condition.

Oh god.

"Kashvi didi" A voice called me from my right. The door.

It was Eshvika and Amyshka, I met them in the investiture ceremony and one thing that immediately got into my wish list (to get done before the school is over) is making them my friend.

I want to make friends. I want to have fun. And their group is fun.

PCM power Rangers.

I replied back with a small "yes" And got up from my seat, today will be a good day. It should.

"How are you?" Amyshka asked as I joined them. "I'm fine" I replied, even more fine after you joined me.

"So how's your health? Are you okay na. Sach sach batana" Eshvika asked with a concerned face.

"I'm okay. Feeling way better" I replied again, then we talked a few minutes more walking slowly in the corridor.

"By the way, what's your Instagram I'd. We'll add you in our gc" Amyshka beamed and I start remembering my ID's username, I've not checked it for a few weeks. Got busy with school .

"Yes I do have" I added, "it's @kashvikyakehnachahtihai" I said. A small wave of embarrassment flushed through me , back there when I was scrolling Instagram. I saw how everyone had very creative user names, so in FOMO I also edited mine.

"Chatpata user name" Eshvika commented and I nodded my head.

Time really does pass with your favorites. I agree.

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𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝘁'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

"Eshvika, Eshvika, eshvik-"

"Yes"

"You know we have our assembly starting from today to one week," I informed her. "What?"

The same reaction came when I heard the same.

"Yes, the biology teacher came to me and said 'Aaj se tumhara turn hai'"

"But we didn't prepare anything" She said, "I know but for now we just need thought, news and pledge"

I hope teachers actually use whatsApp group to inform rather than sending motivational quotes.

"So" She asked, looking at me. I looked at her back.

"So, can you speak anything because if I start to go and find the classmates then it'll be nearly 30 minutes because God knows where they go" I said.

She thought a bit and then agreed, she's going to say news with ... .let me pair with Arvith.

And I'll say my thoughts and someone from our class will pledge .

Now I've to find the damn classmates.

Kaha ho tumlog.

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𝗔𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗸𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

The assembly started. Eshvika and Shresht were on the stage and me and Arvith were there.

"Oye, Amy" Pradyumna's voice came from behind. But isn't he absent? Anyway, I looked back and yes, he was there.

He never comes late, it's very rare to see him come after the principal otherwise he's the first (according to me) to come after the watch man uncle.

"Yes," I replied.

"It's our turn?" He questioned, "apparently yes" I answered . He hummed in agreement and looked at the stage like his dream girl was standing there.

"By the way, have you done any preparations for today's CCA (co curricular activities)?" He asked , breaking the 4 minute silence.

CCA? Competition? Preparation?

My mind went blank for a minute, a memory error every time when I was recalling everything.

I looked at him, "I don't know about this" I replied , my voice tone waved between.

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𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘆𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

She forgot or she didn't check.

"Last night a message came from the teacher's side saying that we have House board decoration today" I explained to her, and she just stood there. Maybe processing everything.

"Oh, but I've not prepared anything," she replied. It's okay they'll not kill you. "It's okay, doesn't actually matter, you just have to arrange the material bought by kids on the display board" I reassured her.

She gave me a thumbs up , the little feeling of being free was transparent in her eyes.

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After pledging and thinking it was finally news but there was Arvith in the place of Shresht, the classmate told me that Shresht is going to get paired with Eshvika in the news.

Anyways, whatever. At least our class is not going to being standed on the very dense sunlight. It's April and the temperature is getting warmer and warmer day by day.

Worst season ever.

"Good morn-" As eshvika started, adjusted the mic till her mouth but it accidentally hit her nose and -

DANG

She immediately gave him a death stare while he was blank like your answer sheet in maths paper. She covered her nose with her hand.

"Behen tujhe lagi to nahi na?" Arvith's voice echoed and everyone giggled.

Kachra kar diya isne.

Abey mic to off kar.

This guy has no idea what to ask anyone, he just made a joke for the whole class on the stage. In front of the damn school.

Eshvika, controlling her anger which can be seen in her face clearly, handled all the situation smoothly followed by this troublemaker's Sports news and temperature. The news finally got over.

It was a big entertainment for everyone but only the whole class could feel the embarrassment.

I mean who asks "lagi to nahi" after hitting someone's nose. He could've said, "sorry" Only. But no.

Finally the assembly got over and everyone dispersed into their classes. I

I went near Amyshka as there's time for our class's line to move and also she was waiting for Eshvika to join her.

"So, from where the sun rises today?" She asked me, turning toward my frame.

Vaise toh suraj tumhi ho, I thought then composing myself I asked , "why". I was meant to answer, yes. But let's play along.

"Because you're late today, I mean if compared earlier to today. Mr you're late" she said , yes true. I always arrive half an hour early because my elder brother has to go to the swimming academy early. That's why a lot of the time or most of the time, I'm the first to come.

"Ah yes, actually bhaiya had no classes so dad dropped me today" I told her. "Oooh" She nodded.

"Bhai aag bujha di tum dono ne" Vedant bhaiya said to eshvika and arvith who were coming from the stage.

Everyone laughed.

Damn.

"Don't make fun, at least we performed. Not like you who don't come on stage and stand for one whole period in the ground as punishment" He said.

"Achcha ji, aesa kya?" Vedant bhaiya mocked him. He hummed in response, meanwhile eshvika just got lost in between.

Maybe embarrassed.

"Dekho kisika bachcha kho gaya" A loud voice echoed, "Eshvika ji kaha ghum gayi aap?" . It was Kriyansh bhaiya who was again teasing her.

Sometimes I feel he's doing it on purpose, I don't know what happened between them that they're this kind of enemies.

Khair.

We went to our classes afterwards .

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𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩

After 6 periods and 2 lunch, everyone was now in a hurry to take material from their house children. They were given 2 periods to decorate the board and the one who won would get points.

And at the end of the year they'll get a trophy which is obviously decided by how many points they get.

"Raman wale bacchon, sab apna material do" The house captain said, announcing in each class aloud. Shivaji had already started gathering, Ashoka was absent and Tagore was nowhere to be seen.

They took it too personally.

"Phool ko gandhi ji ke upar mat laga" Kriyansh shouted at another guy who was arranging it , and kriyansh who was inspecting. The girl captain was absent. Both of them, captain and vice captain.

And the boys were in their way to destroy the board. "But it'll look good yaar, vaise bhi inke baal nahi hai" He replied back.

"Abe, is liye to bol raha hu mat laga warna father ,father nahi lagenge" Kriyansh said. The guy didn't hear and was dedicated to doing it his way. As he was the captain .

"Phool laga ke bade father dikhenge jaise" He shot up, Kriyansh's face gave him an 'I'm done with you' expression and snatched the paper flower from him.

"You don't know anything, you will just spoil. Nothing more" Kri yelled, attaching the flower at the corner.

"chh main badi ki matra, CHHII"

Kriyansh's face got red with anger and the warmth around.

"Don't describe your creativity here" He said to him.

The house captain now got tired of fighting and he just took out Gandhi ji from the middle of the board. "Sari fasaad ki jad ye father hai" He folded the picture and put that aside .

"Father of nation ko kyu pheka bey" Kri stormed. "Not looking good here" The guy replied.

"Ye banenge desh bhakt" he said, "pata nahi kisi din national flag ko aesthetic nahi hai bolke phek de" He continued.

The house captain just ignored him. And arranged another Drawings on the board. While Kriyansh was busy judging the paintings of the kids.

After a few minutes Om, the house captain looked at Kriyansh, "Bro, can you get some pins, we need more and ours get used all" He requested. Kriyansh shook his head in a positive light and went in search of pins.

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"Kaha milega pin" Kriyansh Murmured to himself. Then his sharp eagle-like eyes went to the girl who was kneeled in the floor, helping vedant to decorate the house board.

His favourite victim of his own bullying, Eshvika. As his eyes darted towards her without thinking anything, he marched in the way.

The house which was not in the sight of anyone was now sitting against the staircase.

"Eshvika , give me some small pins" Amyshka asked her, Eshvika handed her four to five pins.

"They've pins of every size," Kriyansh thought , staring at the box which was in her hands. "Dilwale pins le jaayenge" he thought and decreased the distance between them.

"Oye, give me the pins" He almost ordered in a flat tone . She looked up , "why? You eat yours and now begging to have ours" She replied, taking the box closer to herself.

"I am not begging and it's just pins, it won't decide your win" He began. She refused.

"Meri maa mujhe pins dede" He now requested her, "nahi. No".

He kneeled beside her and snatched the box from her hold.

"Are, what's this behavior?" She squeaked, gripping the box tightly. Everyone was given an equal amount of pins and they haven't even completed half of them.

"Ye pins mujhe de de thakur" He muttered, using his all power in opening her wrist off the box.

"Nahiii" She dug her nails on his fingers but it wouldn't affect him, they were short.

"Chhor do na, haar thodi jaogi" He softly said, trying to explain to her as his mother always says, "pyaar se samjhaane se log samajh jaate hai" .

"Tum thodi hi jeet jaoge, bhais jaisi to budhhi hai" she replied back , now the time was passing and he also didn't want to get in the eyes of Vedant as he was not there, also went to see the other house decorations.

At the end he locked her wrist with his one hand and snatched the box away. "Thank you captain sahiba" He teased and ran to his way.

She just sat there, irritated and done with him honestly.

"Thief," she muttered under her breath. And looked at her half decorated board.

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The final bell rang and everyone attached the board to the wall where they were told to. Everyone's board was looking beautiful, Kashvi and Siddhaarth were taking a round of the school with the discipline vice captain.

Arvith was admiring his board, full of blue stars and beautiful drawings. Pradyumna and Kriyansh were showing their board to their house master, The raman's house master was clicking the students picture with the board and Ashoka house was celebrating their work.

Everyone was happy around, the juniors were sneaking off their classes to take a look at their house boards.

"Bhai sabse achcha shivaji ka" Om cheered. "Akhir mehnat kisne ki" Kriyansh proudly added. "Apne muh miththu miya" Pradyumna said.

"Baaki kuch bhi kaho, sundar to hai" Om sighed .

The three looked at their house board then one of them said, "bro let's go and check other's" . The other two nodded right away.

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"7/10, kuch zyada hi peela hai" Om commented on Raman's, "sahi bola, our was ekdum balanced with colours" Kriyansh added. "Maza nahi aaya" Pradyumna said and they went to the next board. Tagore.

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"They don't have any idea other than sky and water, 5/10" Om judged. "Yes, ours was full of every natural element" Kriyansh supported him.

"Okok" Pradyumna gave a final statement and they moved to another.

Ashoka

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"Everything is grass and green, I am feeling sleepy" Om stated, "yes , it's not that much impressive to me, but ours can impress anyone" Kriyansh said.

"2/10, not good" Pradyumna finalised and they then went to theirs.

"Hayee kitna pyaara hai" Om cried, "best out of best, ekdum number 1,very beautiful" Kriyansh added, "100/10 , dil jeet liya" Pradyumna cheered and they shared their happiness with each other .

"Ye konsa nasha karke aaye hai?" Amyshka asked Vedant after looking at their *biased commentary* .

"Pagal hogaye hai, mental hospital ke aspirants" Vedant replied to her.

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After a few minutes the judges came to examine the boards and wrote their thoughts on the sheet.

"Who do you think can win?" Kashvi asked Sidharth . "I guess Raman, they're so creative with the female theme" Sidharth replied, she nodded.

Here, Amyshka and vedant were talking about the upcoming events and Eshvika leaned against the pillar near the end.

Just then kriyansh and om entered the area because the water cooler was situated there.

"Pehle main" Om blocked the cooler . "I am thirsty,

bro main mar jaunga" Kriyansh said, moving aside.

"I don't care about you, pani to main hi bharunga pehle" He declared and opened the tap to fill his bottle.

Out of patience kriyansh snatched his bottle in one motion and the water just spilled over someone..

To be continued.... . . . .

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𝘎𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰?

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