Aashi's P.O.V.

Holding my bag on my back, I walked inside the white and red building with blue glasses shining in the sunrays. At least, it doesn't look that bad from outside, let's see how is it from inside.

I walked inside the building and few students with a shirt saying 'May I Help You?' were standing. They must be campaigner, so I moved to one good looking boy. I need to have a good start of my day and a good looking face will make it good.

"Excuse me. Can you please tell where are the freshers supposed to go?", I asked.

"Sure, may I know the name of such a beautiful girl", he said and I blushed. But, it doesn't mean he can see my blush, it's only for me to know.

I smiled at him and said, "Aashi sharma".

"Miss. Aashi, you've to sit in the class no. G4 which is on first floor. The way to stairs is this side", he told me just like a gentleman and I can't help but feel good.

"Thanks", I said.

"Anytime, I'm Harshit Mathur. Nice to meet you", he said forwarding his hand towards me and I so happily took it.

I bid Harshit goodbye and walked to my class. I saw bunch of students passing by me and were also going to the same class like me. As I entered the white colour four walled class with three windows on one side and wodden benches welcomed me, I felt a bit relaxed. I saw one empty seat in front towards the window side so I rushed and grabbed that seat.

I looked around myself and behind me two girl were sitting. I passed them a smile and they did the same. Out of those two girl, one started typing in her mobile whilst playing with her hair. She had worn a casual crop top and her silky hair were lossely tied in the pony and two or three rings in her each palm.

The other girl had her hair plated and like me, she also had worn a spectacles. She was writing something​ in her notebook.

"Hi, I'm Aashi", I said gaining attention of both of them.

"Hello, I'm Sanya", the girl on mobile​ said.

"Hi, I'm Krisha", the other girl said.

"Ok", I said with a smile. I don't know why but my inner self told me that I may not be able to click with these girls so I looked outside the window not bothering to talk to them.

After sometime a girl came and asked, "Is this seat empty?".

I nodded and she sat by my side with a smile. "Thanks", she said.

She had worn a yellow long top and black leggings. She had worn yellow earrings and her hair were long and neatly tied in a fishbraid. I liked her, she was decent yet beautiful.

"Hi, I'm Niharika", she said forwarding her hand towards me.

"Aashi", I said.

"Nice name", she said.

"Thanks and you're beautiful", I said and she smiled.

"I'm used to of these compliments but still I'm single, can you believe it?", She said dramatically and I couldn't help but smile.

I like her!!

After some more of talking about families, hobbies, school life and sharing numbers, our conversation came to halt with the entry of teachers and some students. I saw Harshit too, he looked at me and passed me a smile. I smiled back.

"Do you know him?", Niharika asked.

"What? No. He just helped me with the way to the class", I said and she nodded.

"Good morning to all the new students", our principal Mrs. Sethia addressed us.

"Good morning mam", we greeted her back.

"I welcome you all to DSIV. I hope that your journey of growing up and stepping into real world will be fruitful. I know you all will work hard in your studies and at same time enjoy the college life", she said and then one long hour she kept on introducing us about the college's history, college infrastructure, achievements, our teachers and so on.

"So, not talking your much time, I hope you enjoy your day today. Classes will start tomorrow, so have fun today and get mixed up amongst yourselves", she finally finished and left along with teachers and students who came with her.

"She talks so much", Niharika said lying her head on the bench.

"Umm, wanna go out and have a look at the college?", I asked.

"Sure. Staying in the class would be the last thing I want", she said and we both came out of the class.

We walked through the hallway, roamed in garden, playground, library and then ended up in the canteen. We both sat down on an empty table and only then a boy came and gave us a pamphlet over which, "Meet for Introduction at 11:00 a.m. in the auditorium" was written.

"Seems our seniors are dying to meet us", Niharika said folding the yellow page and placed it inside her bag.

"I hope there's no ragging", I said.

"Don't worry. I'll beat the shit out of them, if they even tried. I've learnt self defense", she winked at me and I smiled.

"Let's go and search for the auditorium​", she suggested and I nodded.

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I and Niharika were standing in the auditorium​ along with other freshers and some seniors. We all waiting for everyone to come. She was rating girls and boys as per their looks and dressing sense.

Soon, two people came on the stage with mike on their hands and everyone shushed. All of a sudden there was silence in the whole auditorium.

"Okie, guys. May I have your attention?", The boy in blue shirt spoke.

"Thanks and first of all welcome to all the new students. I want all the boys to come in one line and girls make one line. It's just an introduction and no, it's not ragging for sure. So, cooperate with us and let's start", the other boy said and as they suggested, we all made two lines.

After introduction process was over, we left the auditorium​. I learnt that Niharika like cooking and grooming herself. There was a boy called Samar, who caught my attention from our class. Because, One he's tall, two he has good looks and three he loves playing guitar.

I mean Can a girl ask for more? And answer is No.

We came back to the canteen and this time it was almost full. I and Niharika opened our lunch box and began to have our home made food which I think is more healthy and I don't prefer much junk food.

Stop lying, you're such a junk lover, my mind said.

I'm trying to change, I replied.

Yeah, like that could ever happen! It again mocked.

Shutup, I replied.

"Aashi, you know what my cousin is also in this college", Niharika said.

Now, that's we call coincidence, ladies and gentlemen.

"Really! In which year?", I asked.

"He's just in senior batch. His name is Parth", Niharika said.

"My cousin is also in this college", I replied.

"Who?", She asked.

"Her name is Noor", I said.

"Wow, she's your sister. You know what I'm fan of that girl and specially her fashion sense. She's such a fashionista", Niharika said eating her sandwich.

"Yeah, good for you", I said with a forced smile. I wish I could be this happy when talking about her.

"Hey, see there she's", Niharika said all of a sudden pointing towards the canteen gate. I turned and saw Noor coming with Amrita and K.M., there were two more boys with them.

They didn't saw us and moved to the other side of the canteen, so I turned and focused on Niharika. She was talking to someone on her mobile.

"Yeah, we're in the canteen only. Ok, come soon", she said with a smile. After she cuts the call, I just raised my eyebrows and she answered without even asking. She said, "Parth is coming".

"Oh, ohkay", I replied.

"I'm feeling thristy. Lemme have a chilled juice", Niharika said getting up from the table.

"One for me too, please", I said giving her money for my juice can but she refused.

"Shut up, I ain't taking money from you. We're friends", she said and left. I smiled at her retreating figure which disappear in the line of students.

This college has air conditioning canteen and classes, that's why it's so costly but not that much which I can't afford. I wonder why hasn't Noor called me and asked me if I'm ok or if I need her. Just like Niharika's cousin called her, can't Noor behave the same? I mean I hadn't done any bad to her even, nor we ever had any fight, she just made distance between us all of a sudden.

"Sunshine", I heard someone saying, so I looked up and saw that cute boy who had crush on Noor was standing right in front of me.

"Hey", I said and he sat next to me.

"This chair is taken, I'm sorry but my friend had just gone to take juice", I said softly.

"When she'll come, I'll leave. How are you?", He asked.

"I'm good, sir. How are you?", I asked and he smiled.

"Don't call me sir. I feel old", he said dramatically and I just rolled my eyes.

"I don't know your name", I reasoned.

"Then give me a name, just as I gave you, sunshine", he said.

"My name is Aashi", I said.

"That's a cute name for a cute girl", he said.

"Stop impressing me, I'm of no help when it comes to fix you with Noor", I said.

"I'm not impressing you because of Noor. You're actually a cute girl", he said sincerely and I smiled.

"Parth Malhotra", Niharika said coming towards us with two cans of juice.

Oh, I got to know his name!!

"Niharika Verma, are you with sunshine?", He asked.

"Her name is Aashi", she said.

"Your name is Parth. See, I got to know", I said and he glared at Niharika.

"What can I do when I got such an​ impatient sister?", He said with a sigh and Niharika grimaced. I just smiled in response.

"At least, I've something which you lack", Niharika said.

"And what's that?", He asked.

"Good looks, you popoye", she said sticking out her tongue and I laughed.

"Noddy, shutup. I'm your senior, respect me", Parth said giving Niharika a nick name.

"Yeah, senior my foot", she waved off.

"Don't fight guys, please", I said and they huffed.

The bell rang and Parth got up from the seat.

"Ok, guys. It's my class time, see you around", he said and left.

"So, do you like Parth for Noor?", Niharika said.

"I don't know. Noor and I don't share such good bond", I said and then I told her about Noor. She remained quiet and after I stopped ranting, Niharika said, "Don't worry. She'll be fine after some time".

"I hope so Niharika", I said.

"Call me Nia. Niharika is a way too long name", she said and I obeyed.

"Let's go now and get our schedule for tomorrow", Nia said and I got up with her. We threw our juice can in the bin and walked towards the gate.

Noor and her group were also coming towards us. Our eyes met and I stopped for her to come near us.

"Hey", I said looking at her and Ami.

"You came? So, how is your day going on?", Noor asked and I saw K.M. was also looking at us.

"Fine. She's Niharika, my friend", I introduced Nia to Noor.

"Hey", Nia said forwarding her hand to them.

"Hello", Noor said without shaking hand but Amrita holds Nia's hand.

I must say, Amrita is a really nice girl. Don't know how is she tolerating Noor?.

"Hi, Nia. I'm Kabir", K.M. said.

Oh, his name is Kabir!!

"Hi, nice to meet you", Nia said.

He looked at me and I just gave him a small smile. Fine, I can't handle Noor and her group. They seems mean and rude and I don't want to spoil my mood.

"Let's go Nia", I said and we leave the canteen.

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