I can't believe this! Why me? Why always me? When I thought that I might get all shit of my life together, this had to happen!

After that dreaded news, my supposedly new nightmare went back with father, to complete all the necessary formalities to join school from tomorrow. Huh...... tomorrow. At least I had a day to prepare myself for the inevitable.

The classes continued and it was lunch time, when I found myself dragging my devastated soul to our reserved spot under the massive wisdom tree. My friends were already seated there on the cemented bench around the tree chatting animatedly about something quite exciting. As I got near them, I heard the words hot damn and fangirling. Oh no! I can't go there now. Will it be too bad if I just sneaked out of here and ditch them?......

"Riya! You lucky girl!" Too late for that now... I fixed a broad, fake smile on my face and walked to them.

"Hey guys!" I said while knuckle bumping with every one. After our ritual was over they fell quite and watched me with expectant eyes.

"What...? " I was unsure of what they were waiting for.

"Oh come on! You can't be so naive." Anisha chimed. She is a lean, lanky girl with straight, burgundy hair in a mushroom cut  and a melodious voice. She's our gang's scout. One can find anything and everything in her backpack. Want something?  Call Anisha aka Ani. 1800 - 008 - $$$. Just kidding about the number.

"Tell us how does he look like up close!" Akanksha joined. She is an average height girl with wavy, dark brown, waist length hair and wears specks. She is our gang's love guru. Problem in your love life? Want to impress your boyfriend? Contact Akanksha aka Akku.

"Does he really have royal blue eyes? Does he really looks like the perfect model figure?" Here comes the reporter Shweta. She could pass as Akku's sister. Both resemble each other a lot. She is like our school newspaper, having all the recent news of our school no matter how small. Think there is a rumour about you? Wanna know if you are in the headlines? Check out the know-everything-channel sponsored by Shweta aka Tota.

"Ooh please tell me he doesn't have pimples on his perfect face. Or if he's wearing a wig? Oh god! How come his hair be so gorgeous?" Not you too Nishi...  And here Nishi is our top class spy. Wanna know if your boyfriend is cheating on you? Or if you want to know what are they talking behind your back? Heir Nishi. And your case would be solved in just a day or two.

I don't need to think too much of who that he was.

"I just saw him for a few seconds and you think I memorised each and every detail of his face?" This was me. The gang's personal advisor. Having some trouble in your life? Feeling depressed? Stuck in a problem? Just appoint the wise councillor Riya, that is me.

And that's the reason why we are called a gang and not just a group. Each of us has the trait of one or the other member needed in a gang. We are all too good at our jobs, so no one tries to play with us. They know what harm these sweet looking girls can do when need be. Even the classic bitches are afraid to bark at us.

"There's no need to lie to us. You have spent more than 10 minutes with him collecting projects in the hallway." Replied Akku while pointing an accusing finger at me.

"Who told you that?" I racked my brain. Did I ever blurt that out?

"Heard some juniors talking about the foreign hottie who helped the class 10th rep after bumping into her." Tota stated proudly.

I mentally face palmed myself. How can I forget that in a school with population of 2761 students, lurking around at each and every corner and our expert reporter this wouldn't have gone unnoticed.

"Such a classic way of meeting someone so hot looking." Anisha exclaimed. "You are just so lucky! Getting to spend so much time with him. I can guarantee all the girls out there would have sacrificed anything to be you right now."

"I know I'm your bestie. You would surely introduce me to him, won't you?" Nishi was practically pleading.

"And what about us? Aren't we all your best friends as well?" Someone whined but from then on I zoned out of their bickering.

How can they think I was lucky, when right now all I felt was to be doomed? Haven't they noticed how intimidating he looks? That his intense gaze feels to be piercing right into your soul?

But the biggest problem was.... curiosity. I wanted to know him. I wanted to ask why he felt so familiar, why I felt so peaceful around him? I felt to have a connection with him that ran old for years.

This isn't good . I just met him and I'm spending so much of my time on him. I have to spend 8 hrs everyday with him damn it.

"You look a bit trouuuuubled?" Nishi whispered in my ear. Her voice felt so ghost like that I almost jumped out of my seat. Keyword being almost.

"Gotcha!" She started laughing ridiculous while I just glared at her with my hands on my hips.

I was expecting a whole lot of idiotic laughs, but when I heard nothing, I looked around and saw no one except my stupid friend, laughing off her ass.

"Where is our gang?"

"They went to get some snacks. But who has got your panties in a twist this time? You looked constipated."

"It's just you know....." I trailed off, not knowing what to say.

"Remember, you can tell me anything? I won't judge you." She assured me.

"I am just worried about tomorrow and all the baggage coming along with that new guy."

"Or is it because you are not comfortable the male species and you have to be around the god of that aforesaid specie."

Right at the mark! Or rather I should let her go with it.

I sighed , "Yeah it is." Finally admitted it there.

"Just think him to be a mere human, or better think him to be a girl, not some hot-shot, sexy, foreign hero. Okay that would be a bit difficult with all his mighty glory, but you can try." Here starts the idiotic suggestions.

"Or you can try some anti - hormonal drug to keep your oh so pleasing, sensual hormones in check." She pondered for a while and dramatically tapped her forehead to add some extra effect and then continued. "Bit what about the feelings? Is there something to keep them in check as well? You know they are the most dangerous. I will ask our biology teacher if she knows some -"

"Okay stop!..... stop!" I somehow managed to choke out between my hysterics.

"Do you have something better to say?"

I thought for a while and then....  A light bulb tinged. Perfect! Or not. Well who cares ? At least she won't pester me anymore and I really don't think I can lie any further.

"I guess I'll just do my job and show him my intimidating side." I smirked. I know I am really good at acting and using a bit of my skills won't harm anyone, will it? I can't lie to my bestie. At least putting up a show will make me a bit less of a liar .

I heard someone snickering. Turning around to see non other than..... my brother Shan..... I mentally groaned.

"Intimidating and you?" He came around the tree sat with Nishi and me, while his so called genius friends stood scattered around the wisdom tree. "I would term you rather a meek." Now he was the one smirking.

Let's just say me and him were constantly pulling each other's legs but now I was in no mood to talk nonsense.

"What are you doing here idiot?" Nishi ruffled his hair playfully.

"Just came around to check the personal assistant of the foreign newbie. Well now I know your condition so... good luck sis!" He winked and went away with his friends.

Yeah good luck! The thing which I was deprived of since birth.

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There is no excuse for my laziness.

But I had my stupid quarterly tests this week.

Well so you know I have school trying to bite my ass, so I won't be able to update twice each week but I promise to update at least once though I won't be sure of my schedule or exact day.

Next update : soon : )

Bear hugs and flying kisses to everyone.

Sayonara!!!!