Nirmika's POV

I was doing my night studies when suddenly a notification buzzed on my phone. I had forgotten to turn off the lock-screen notifications. When I checked, it was from Instagram. For a moment, I assumed it might be his message, but I didn't want anyone to distract me from studying, so I ignored it and turned the phone off.

After about two hours, when I was finally ready to sleep, curiosity got the better of me. I picked up my phone again to see who had messaged so late. I had already convinced myself that it must be him.

But I was wrong.

It was from Naksh.

I simply left the message on seen and went to sleep.

The Next Day

In the morning, we were standing on the school prayer ground. Almost everyone was busy talking about their practical files because the exams were getting very close.

Suhana was roaming around, trying to find Varun Bhai.

Apparently, she had told me earlier that Varun had asked her out for a coffee date. They were planning to go after the test next month. At least, that's what she said.

I was walking toward the prayer line when suddenly my eyes met his eyes. For a moment, everything felt still.

But then someone suddenly tapped my shoulder.

It was Naksh.

Even while standing in line, I could feel someone's intense gaze on my back. But before I could think much about it, the PT sir started the assembly by beating the drums loudly. I quickly took my place in the line, though the feeling of being watched never really went away.

Under my breath I thought,

"Is he jealous of Naksh?
Or maybe... is it possessiveness?
But if it is... then for whom, and why?"

In Class

It was the science period.

Suhana kept talking nonstop about Varun Bhai and Ansh, wondering where they were planning to go during the summer. I tried several times to make her quiet, but she just laughed and said,

".  Padh liyo aaram se abhi time hai test mai...

The teacher noticed us whispering and suddenly standing  me to asked a question.

Before I could even react properly, the Principal Ma'am entered the classroom with Ansh, because he was the Head Boy of class 10.

She made an announcement.

Before the summer vacation, the school would organize a Partner Theme Dance Competition.

The moment the bell rang after the period, the entire class started buzzing with excitement.

Later, while Suhana and I were walking back, I asked her,

"Are you going to participate with Varun?"

She smiled and said yes.

Then she looked at me and said,

"You should participate too. You can choose a partner... maybe Naksh can be your partner."

Just then, Ansh passed by us.

I silently hoped he hadn't heard what Suhana
had said.

Two Days Later

We were sitting in the school canteen.

Suhana suddenly said,

"So Naksh asked you to be his partner for the dance competition."

At that moment, Varun Bhai and Ansh appeared.

Varun Bhai immediately reacted,

"What? Naksh asked you to be his dance partner?"

varun bhai  said eyeing  ansh, he replied sarcastically"abe mujhe kya dekh rha hai ,mujhe nhi pucha hai"

But I could clearly see that Ansh's expression had hardened.

Suhana and Varun Bhai asked together,

"So... are you going to agree?"

I simply said,

"I don't know."

And then I walked toward the washroom.

The Corridor

The corridor leading to the washroom was completely empty. The junior wing classes hadn't started yet, so most of the classrooms nearby were vacant.

As I walked, I suddenly felt footsteps behind me.

Slowly... getting closer.

Then I heard his voice.

"So... are you going to say yes?"

I replied quietly,

"I don't know."

Before I could move further, he suddenly trapped me between the empty wall and his arm.

I tried to escape, but he blocked my way.
Yet he didn't touch me .
His eyes were sharp and intense, filled with something that looked almost like possessiveness. He kept staring into my eyes without even blinking.

Then he said,

"You are not supposed to be his partner."

I frowned and replied,

"Who are you to tell me what I'm supposed to do? I'm not your slave."

I tried to push past him, but he didn't move.

Instead he said,

"Yes, I know you're not my slave. But you are not going to be his partner."

I crossed my arms and asked,

"Why? Do you have any kind of feelings for me?
Or are you jealous of Naksh?
Or... who do you think will be my partner then?"

Taking advantage of the moment, I slipped out of his hold and turned the situation around, trapping him between my arms and the wall.

He just stood there, blinking, completely stunned.

I repeated my question,

"So? Why? Do you have feelings for me?
Or are you jealous of Naksh?
And if not him... then who will be my partner?"

He looked straight into my eyes.

And instantly replied,

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✨ End of Chapter 4✨
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