Our first class was Geography! I like that subject. A lot. I like to learn about our home and our existence. Astronomy, quantum physics are the things that attracted me from the beginning. And to learn more about earth and the changes it had undergone during all these years helped me to understand it's creation in a simpler way.

I like to know about the various possible realms and the best place to start learning about is by having a better understanding on the realm we live in. It might be because I'm seriously a big fan of paranormal and fiction related stuff and so is the entire #PC gang. But whatever, I am really into the subject. I even like the teacher who everyone loathes. All gratitude to Geo!

It seems like I wasn't held back for not attending the assembly. Yeah I wasn't. Being a class rep has it's own perks I guess. After all I work. A lot. I can't help feel proud of myself.

Our teacher struts off in the class like he owns the place. Aditya sir, (yes we are with first name basis with everyone at our school because we are more like a family than an institution) has emense knowledge of his subject and I respect him for that but he thinks himself to be the most superior than all others - maybe because of his qualifications or..... maybe he thinks he is too good looking to be a model. Trust me, he's nowhere near to be looking like a model. In everyone's opinion he might pass as Stuart little. But who am I to judge what he thinks of himself? But his attitude has put him on bad terms with the student body.

He can be proud of himself but he has no right to think that others are inferior than him. I guess he doesn't know that a person rises from others in deeds and in his attitude towards other people, not by their pride. If only they knew the simple moral values, what a beautiful place everyone's heart can be.

We settled down on our places after greeting him and he started droning about a topic I might have read a thousand times during the vacations and used Google Baba's help to dwell into it's depths, Tectonic Movements.

Even then, I try to put on my best poker face and concentrate in his class. The lecture went on and half the class was already enjoying a good nap. The rest of us, the so called nerds were drowsy but to maintain a good reputation somehow managed to keep our eyes open. This is our first class of the day and the condition of it can give a good idea of how much the students admire geography.

This time even I had to pull up a facade and act to be attentive child, not because of the moody teacher concluded the topic was boring and was teaching with sleepy eyes but because my mind was filled with thoughts of something else, something really dangerous........ A boy!!!

This might be the first time, I was not paying attention in class. Cause my stupid brain fell in a trap and I can't help thinking. Who was that guy?

Whenever I tried to push away his thoughts, his image flashed back into my mind. It was hard to forget his beautiful face, his mesmerising eyes which were watching me with wonder, as if I was some different kind of creature. His eyes were reflecting his true nature, purity and goodness.

I still can't believe I saw those 2 qualities in a single person.

But the most unnerving thing about him , that I just figured that there wasn't even a hint of a smile on his face. His expression seemed cold and too fierce for a teenager. Like his young shoulders had to hold so much and he had seen great sorrows.

I know that person holds the power to rattle all my nerves. To say I was flabbergasted by his presence would be an understatement. I have never thought too much about a guy. Never. I thank goodness that he was just a visitor. Only god knows if I would have been able to handle his presence well enough for more than a few minutes.

I was lost in my thoughts way too much when Aditya sir called me. I guessed he was too sleepy to continue the class anymore as he asked me to read the content of our textbook.

He sat back or rather slumped in his chair and I started reading while standing at my own place. My bold and grave voice bouncing back from the classroom walls, startled everyone including me and they sat ram rod straight. All sleep gone. No drowsy eyes, crooked backs. Even Sir got a bit straight, then again he lounged back.

I continued with my reading. Right now I was glad to be a good actor. No one can say that just a few minutes ago I was lost in my gala land.

As I drowned myself in the words written in my book, I caught some movement in my peripheral vision. Someone must have arrived at the front door of our classroom.

I could feel the person there was staring at me. I guess whoever was out there wanted some attention but didn't know what to do as the teacher was too busy eying his book lazily. I can't believe my teacher can be such a slob! 

So I had to continue reading but it was getting harder every passing second not to lift my eyes and take a peek at the door. It was strange how anyone else didn't strain their neck to look at the person hiding in the shadows when most of the time their eyes fixated anywhere else but at their books.

I fumbled with my words not able to concentrate much on my text. Soon enough there were a few murmurs and everyone tried to look the best they can. Even sir sat straight. Someone had seen our vice principal Father Robert coming towards our class through the windows.

He passed the back door and all the murmurs died down. When he came up to the front door, the person came out of the shadows and we could hear some voices as Father was conversing with the person. But guess what? I still can't look up to see the reason of my distraction as I had to continue reading.

Soon father entered the class and everyone stood to greet him. Our vice principal is so cool. He is never strict with anyone and converses with students as a friend. But when he does get angry, he can be a freaking time bomb. So, quite obviously no one wants to get on bad terms with him.

He gave us his dazzling smile which showed off his dimples. God! He is so cute and adorable. He greeted everyone back and gestured us to sit down. I saw Aditya sir turning his face away to compose his expression but not before I caught him gawking at Father and....... He was blushing!!!! Is he...... what I think he is?

Father started, "So class 10/D. I have a surprise for you! "

He saw everyone's perplexed expression and elaborated, "Not a surprise test." He chuckled.

"Riya! My child. " he said while looking straight at me, " Would you please come up here. "

"Yes Father. " I got up from my seat and walked up to the podium in front of the class where he was standing.

"I am appointing you a very important task my dear. " he said looking all too serious. "I know you are already over burdened with so much work but this is a task for which I need some really responsible person. "

"I'll do whatever it is Father. " I replied as politely as I can. How canI refuse such a humble request?

He turned back to the class, his signature smile back on his face, " So my dear children. I want you all to help me as well. I want you to welcome someone with open arms and warm hearts. You've got a new friend among yourselves. A new student who would be joining you people in this class from tomorrow. " He gestured for the person at the doorway to step inside the class. "Let me introduce you to Franklin Crystal. Your new classmate. "

I don't have to look at the person to know who he is. The dreamy looks in every girl's eyes and the adoration in every boy's has already warned me of him. But I was dreading for the next part that was about to come........

"And Riya. " Father turned back to me. "You have to familiarise him with all the rules and regulations of the school. And most importantly update him through the topics you have covered so far in the class. "

I dared take a look at him and his royal blue eyes were watching me with such intensity that it rattled all my nerves.

Oh god no!

Oh please no!

No......

I am doomed!

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So how many people out there saw this coming already?

Sorry I was a bit late in updating and it is exactly a week since I last updated but this isn't my fault.

I got a bit complaints in ptm last Saturday and I was grounded! For a whole week.

But yeah I sneaked around to complete this chap.

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