Nirmika's POV

22 April, Monday

I was going to school by auto, and the vehicle was packed like a bullock cart. The driver kept shouting at passengers to adjust and move inside.
When my stop arrived, I quickly got down and started searching for the ten-rupee coin. I clearly remembered keeping it in my blazer pocket.
But it wasn't there.
I checked again.
Still nothing.
The auto driver bhaiya grew impatient.
"Madam, please hurry. Other passengers are getting down."
I felt so embarrassed. I'm usually very careful with money. I still remember keeping that coin safely, so where did it go?
The driver kept asking for the fare again and again. More passengers were waiting behind me. My hands began to shake as I searched everywhere.
And suddenly—
Someone paid my fare.
Before I could even see his face properly, he walked away.
"What the hell...?" I muttered under my breath. "Why did he pay for me?"
Was I really that careless?
By the time I finally found the coin—in my skirt pocket—the auto had already left.
Great.
Now he must be thinking I'm some kind of gold digger.
And I hate that thought.
I don't like owing anyone.
Later that day at school, I couldn't stop thinking about him.
Who was he?
Why did he help me?
And why didn't he even wait for a simple "thank you"?

Ansh's POV

Today was important match.
I also had football practice early in the morning, and I was already running late. Usually, I come to school on my bike but tire of bike punchered, that's why today I had to take an auto.
The auto was overcrowded.
I barely found space to sit.
Then I noticed a girl younger than me.
She was sitting beside me, quietly, her head slightly resting against the side. She looked tired.
Almost peaceful.
A few strands of hair were falling on her face. Without thinking, I almost moved my hand to push them back.
But I stopped.
What are you doing, Ansh?
She suddenly opened her eyes.
For a second, our eyes met.
Dark. Deep. Slightly confused, almond orbs.
She quickly looked away.
And so did I.
I don't even know why that small moment felt... different.
When her stop came, she got down and started searching for money.
She looked nervous.
The driver kept asking for the fare. She searched again and again but couldn't find it.
I don't know why... but I couldn't just sit there and watch.
So I paid for her.
Before she could react, I got down at the  stop.
I didn't want her to misunderstand my intentions.
But honestly...
Even I don't know why I helped her.

Ansh's POV (Later)

As I was walking toward school, I saw Varun near the school gate. He was standing with a girl who is irritatingly clingy.
I don't have any problem unless she talk to me or touch or cling me.

I don't like when people touch me unnecessarily.
Except Dadaji or Dadiji.
But strangely...
That sleeping beauty from the auto didn't irritate me.
Not even a little.
As I reached Varun, that same girl—Amarya—started clinging to me again. I ignored them and walked toward the football ground.
The match had already started.

Nirmika's POV (Lunch Break)

During lunch break, Suhana came and sat beside me. She has been my best friend since SOME YEARS. She always keeps space for me.
We finished our lunch, and she suddenly said,
"Let's go to the football ground."
"Why?" I asked.
She gave me a mischievous smile.
"Because Varun is playing" suhana have crush on Varun from the serveral years. I rolled my eyes. But somehow, I agreed.

When we reached the football ground, the match was already on the verge of ending.
The crowd was cheering loudly.
Players Running confidently across the field.
Focused. Intense.
after the match varun come to suhana with his friend. varun also have feeling for suhana, varun friend continously staring at me . I look at his face our eyes mets we both  immediately looked away.  i again looked at his face ,This time, he didn't look away And neither did I. But I found myself unable to continue eyes contact so I just lowered my eyes as I am feeling nervous under his gaze.
amarya kept trying to talk to him, but he didn't seem interested.
Suhana nudged me.
"Did you see Varun's match?"
"No," I said softly. "I missed it."
She made a disappointed face.
But I wasn't looking at Varun.
I was looking at him.
And he was looking at me.
Until the lunch bell rang.

Nirmika's POV (Next  – Class)

Why is Varun bhaiya's friend staring at me like I'm some criminal? aisa lag rha hai ki maine khi unhe dekha hai. 
I was lost in my thoughts during class when ma'am suddenly called my name.
" Nirmika Why are you not paying attention?" she asked.
Of course.
She always does this with me.
She is like my worst nightmare.
As soon as class ended, I rushed out into the corridor and walking toward library. I was lost in my lalaland & I was about to bump into the Maths teacher when suddenly—
Someone pulled me back by my waist.
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