So, here is a new update. Hope you like this chapter.

I was sitting at the old assembly stage of school waiting for my friends to arrive. I had already kept my bag in classroom and was enjoying the fresh air.

My school campus occupied a big area and was full of greenery. The road from the main entrance gate to school office was the perfect scenario for a morning walk. Big trees ran parallel to the road on both sides giving fresh air and shade.

The school had two buildings. The old building was bigger one and had secondary and senior secondary section. It also had secondary staff room, office, four computer labs, science labs, Principal office, etc. The new one belonged to primary section.

I knew that after this year is over I was going to miss my school and memories associated with it.

There was going to be some event in school today so all other classes were given holiday except senior secondary. So there was a big silence.

I heard footsteps coming and I looked up. I was surprised to see Arnav arriving so early.

He also noticed my presence and looked at me.

"Hi" I gave a small smile and waved my hands

He was still staring at me but I could see a small smile beginning but it stopped before it culd take a shape.

"Hi" At least he replied.

I didn't know what to say so I kept staring at him.

"You are early today" He said

"Yes, I like to sit here and enjoy the view and the silence" I smiled and looked at the green field.

Arnav came and sat beside me. I was surprised that he initiated a talk with me and now he was giving me company.

"Hmm.. I also like silence and nature." He smiled.

This was the first time he smiled in my presence though it was not directed at me.

"How come you are early today?" I asked

"I thought maybe others would have arrived and we could have practiced football for the upcoming match" He explained

"Ah.. the football match, its next Monday isn't it?" I looked at him

He didn't say anything but nodded. There was an inter school football match on next Monday. Our school had been winning for three years continuosly.

"All the best! Hope this time also you win." I smiled genuinely

"Thanks" He shrugged "Its my first year in this school and hope to win"

"Its your last year also" I pointed out smiling slyly.

He nodded and smiled a little smile.

After that it was silence for about five minutes, neither he said nor me.

I couldn't stop myself. This mystery was killing me.

"Can I ask you something?" I broke the eternal silence that was between us.

"If I say no?" He looked at me, amusement in his eyes.

"I guess, then no" I sighed and a sadness overcame upon me. I looked down at leaf on the road as if it was the most interesting thing in the world.

"What is it?" He asked

"Why were you so angry at me when we first met?" I asked replaying that scene in my mind.

He was silent and was looking at the same leaf that I had been. A frown was present on his handsome face.

Time passed but he didn't reply.

"Arnav?" I asked softly.

His head moved upward and he looked at me in my eyes.

"I guess some things are hard to explain." We were staring at each other, lost in our own world.

"Why don't you explain it then?" I whispered dazed by the moment.

I could see that Arnav was also dazed at the moment. At a corner of my heart, I was dancing with joy to see this.

I saw him raising his hand. His hand was coming near my face.

My heart was beating faster than anything as if I had eaten a big helicopter.

The time was agonizingly slow.

"Hey Aesha! Hey Arnav!"

We were pulled out of this trance with Jenny's voice. We hurriedly looked away from each other and for a second to ground. I was at the moment a blushing fountain.

"Hi friends" Arnav replied

It made me look up and I also greeted them trying my best from quivering and hiding the blush.

Arnav stood up and I followed too. We went to our classes and sat there waiting for our class teacher to arrive.

Our class teacher used to take attendance before assembly. And then we would gather in front of the assembly stage. We would sing our daily prayer then pledge, news would be read, important information will be given by teachers then national anthem. After that we would return to our classes.

But as it was holiday for others, there was no assembly today. We would be praying inside the classroom.

Timetable had been changed so we had biology first period. As Arnav and I were partner we had to work together in biology but today Mr. Walia was teaching only theory no practicals. So no working together or being uncomfortable remembering the scene of morning.

The day went as usual, lots of homeworks were piled up for today. It seemed that Arnav was avoiding me. He tried to keep distance.

At lunch, he didn't talk to me or even look at my way. I was a little sad. I thought Arnav and I were developing a friendship. It was awkward that he was friends with all my friends except me.

The school was over and I was walking down the corridor with Jenny.

"So what is going on in between Arnav and you?" Jenny asked surprising me.

"Nothing" I replied curtly.

"Oh! It doesn't look like nothing to everyone else." I didn't whether it was my mistake or what but it felt like Jenny had said angrily that sentence.

"He doesn't want to be friends with me, thats all" I replied, I could hear my voice had a little bit sadness which I myself couldn't understand.

"So if he doesn't want to be friends with you then what was the little stunt at the assembly stage today?" Jenny nearly shouted angrily.

This made me angry. Though I had patience but not so much. I had temper too and who was she to shout at me about my personal life. Doesn't she understand the word 'privacy'.

I turned around so that we were face to face instead of sideways "What's wrong with you Jenny! Whatever is happening between him and I is my own personal business." I also shouted.

Her face was red full of anger. She was fuming.

"You are my friend! I have the right to know!" She said those words but I don't know why I couldn't believe her.

"Yes, you are my friend, but you don't have the right to shout at me for the things that happened between Arnav and I. That's between me and Arnav not you. If you are my friend then you could have understood what I was going through not judge me like other people!" I didn't know why it was affecting her so much.

I looked around and saw that we had created a scene and entertainment for others to enjoy. I saw Nina and Neha standing with the crowd. There was shock written on their faces.

I think they couldn't believe that Jenny and I were fighting and creating a scene.

I didn't want to be in any trouble with any teacher and didn't want more people to be a part of the scene so I decided to turn back and leave the school campus leaving behind a fumy Jenny and shocked Neha and Nina.

When I reached home, Mamma noticed that I was in a bad mood. She told me to freshen up and come down to have lunch. I didn't had a mood to eat but Mamma ordered me to eat.

So here I was sitting at the dining table changed in a casual clothing and playing with my food with a spoon.

"Aesha, Rice is for eating not playing." Mamma said looking at me.

I rolled my eyes "Yeah, Mamma"

"What is it Aesha? I have been watching you. You have been disturbed lately." Mamma asked. Her voice had concern in it. I looked at her and her eyes shown that she was worried about me.

I sighed "Nothing mom, just school problem" I didn't want Mamma to unnecessarily worry about me. I was close to my parents but I couldn't really share with Mamma this things right now. First, I had to find out what is happening with me.

"I know something happened today. You are in a bad mood and you always call me mom when you are sad or upset." Mamma knew me truly well. Now I had to tell her or else she will be more worried.

I dropped the spoon on plate "Mamma, I had a fight with Jenny so.." I left the sentence unfinished and looked down at my plate.

Mom took my hand in her and said " Its natural Ashu, friends fight then make up. Don't be so worried.Okay?" Mom smiled at me.

I nodded my head and smiled back.

"You will see, tomorrow you and Jenny will be back to normal as if nothing happened" She assured me and patted the back of my hand.

I smiled hoping my mother's words were true.

"Now, finish this up and go rest a little bit." Mamma ordered in a motherly tone. She left to clean dishes but before that hugged me and patted my head lovingly.

I finished my food and then cleaned the dishes. I left to my room and fell down on my bed and slept. I was exhausted from the emotional turmoil.

When I woke up, it was 5 pm so I washed my face and then sat at my study table to complete my homeworks.

I kept myself busy that day so that I don't remember the fight with Jenny.

I spent some time with my sister at night. We ate ice cream that she had bought for me and watched a hindi movie of Shahrukh khan called "Chennai express"

My sister and I were a big fan of SRK's movies. I really loved that movie and we laughed a lot together.

I loved spending time with my family. It showed how close we were.

That night Chennai express occupied my dreams but still the fight with Jenny was unavoidable.