Chapter 2~ Demanding Roommate

His eyes behind the spectacles found mine.

I broke the stare feeling anxious by the depth of his eyes like they were hiding something big.

Why am I so dramatic?

I took a step back and continued the task of getting the papers photocopied. After I did mine I stepped aside to move but he didn't move an inch from his place, instead he continued gazing at me.

I cleared my throat awkwardly for him to move out of my way.

I don't know what was he even looking at me? I mean I agree I wasn't ugly but I wasn't even drop dead gorgeous to caught unmoving eyes.

He snapped out of it then flustered shuffling away all the while looking down as if he was embarrassed.

Seeing him in embarrassed state had me got a second hand embarrassment.

I nodded walking briskly but that must have come off as rude. I side glanced at him found him too side glancing at me through his hair.

Oh God.

I turned around immediately.

Way to make this more awkward.

I moved swiftly bumping with the pile of sheets and it staggered and sheets went falling all over hitting the Sahil's bundle. It topples down too

oh no!

"Stay there!" I hissed at them

Zoya rushed over to help while Sahil said,"it's alright I have got this" he bent down to accumulate them.

"Sorry"I said, wincing seeing the mess.

Why was I so clumsy?

He nodded without looking, must be feeling bad for me.

The bell rang saved me from further embarrassment, announcing that our 15 minutes break ended.

Zoya handed him the sheets she collected all the while apologizing him profusely like it was her fault. I knew, She felt pity for him seeing his condition.

Sahil didn't say anything he shifted holding his bundle. Might be painful to be in his position to know that everyone could see what you were facing.

We left for the lectures I glanced at him one last time he was still struggling to know how the machine works. Frustrated, he kicked it and then looked around here and there nervously, my lips curled up slightly I faced front when I felt his eyes on me.

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At 3:0pm my back ached sitting in the same position I leaned against my seat and stretched my legs to get rid of kinks.

Zoya beside me stared at the board even though the lecture already was over.

I didn't disturb her, I slid my phone out from my blazer's pocket.

Five missed calls from mum

One message from Dad

I opened it,

Call me once your classes get over

I shot up in alarm why would he want me to call him?
what did I do?

I shook my head scolding my dramatic self, he just wanted to know what was going on or how was I doing?

I was going to shut my mobile when my finger on their own accord pressed to the personal folder and like so many times I found myself reading his text messages.

The last of all

No matter how many times I read Aarav's messages, I still didn't understand what those simple texts meant?

I love you you know that I love you very much this has nothing to do with you. It's my own decision. And no matter what other say, no matter what happens I will love you.

Hope to see you on-

I scrolled up quickly with blurred eyes. My finger sliding repeatedly up and down on the screen as I fought to not panic and get pulled down in buried emotions. I clasped my lower lip between my teeth counting backwards.

I focused back on the screen I have reached to our first conversation that I had with him. 2 years back

So ...what's your name?

Selena

I had lied

Selena? Selena what?
Selena Gomez :)

No
Selena Swift :)

Haha
That was nice one
But, No seriously, what's your name?

Why do you want to know my name?
Are names really that important to you?

Tbh they aren't but names give a face to an unknown person and I really want to be sure if you're not a guy

You know me...

Do I?
I don't know anyone as Selena..
Do you go to my school?

Yes

Then tell me your real name

It's Selena

Okay I believe you :/

"What are you always reading on your mobile?" Zoya asked suddenly peeping over to get a look

I shut if off immediately and put it away from her eyes.

"Nothing.." I said smoothly while my heart was in my mouth.

She scrunched her nose shoving me,"don't lie Serra! if you don't want to tell don't tell me but don't lie to me.." she said turning in front. Looking a little hurt that I was always hiding something from her.

We have been good friends since I got the admission here. She shared everything with me while I be always careful to what I can let her have. I mean if my secrets were having a cute lovely boyfriend and sneaking out at nights to meet him, singing loudly in the shower or taking extra worksheets than were allowed to then I would've also shared it with anyone..

Mine were scary, dark and I can't trust them with anyone without having them pointing fingers at me.

But it was kinda surprising how she knew when I lie.

"You always widen your eyes when you lie. Because the body knows not how to lie" She told reading my thoughts.

"I don't" I argued, frowning

"You so do" she said observing me.

"No" I said, checking my eyes squinting them

"Now you're doing the opposite!" She said pointing at me, "but either way you are still caught!"

I folded my arms not believing it.

"Hey sorry to disturb your so meaningful debate but I need to talk with my distant cousin," a guy suddenly near my seat interrupted us.

I blinked trying to remember his name after so lengthy lectures I barely remember anything.

He waved smiling, "your distant cousin we met in the morning and you left me in the back after using me, remember?"

I pursed my lips, "oh Faisal my brother how can I forget you?"

"Yes how can you? and your eyes widened just now" he said winking at Zoya who laughed .

He shouldn't, if he didn't want to get beaten by her boyfriend.

"What do you want Faisal?" I asked.

He tapped at my notebook in answer. I narrowed my eyes at him.
"You can get it from anyone here"

"Why would I? When I have my distant cousin!" He acted offended taking my notebook. And I thought he was a sincere one

"He's cute" Zoya said chuckling.

"Ehaan would be so happy to hear that" I said reminding her of her way too cute boyfriend.

"Her eyes widened again right?" Faisal asked Zoya from sitting beside me wait when did he do that?

"Yes they did!" Zoya answered laughing loudly.

I shot them annoyed look.

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At night I was back in my room I was saddened when I heard Rakshita left. She was my roommate and in her place was another newbie.

I felt a pang in my chest noticing her absence and replacement. I felt bad because I didn't talk to her much. We were roommates but we never got far away in the conversation from how are you or what are you doing?

The girl, my new roommate look younger than me, maybe she was 16 or 17 years old.

She was looking down, sniffing.

Must be missing home already.

I minded my own business choosing it wasn't the right time for introductions.

I got back to my paper solving numericals

When the sniffing and hiccups increased I dropped my pen and swirled my chair facing her.

"What happened?" I asked trying not to sound annoyed.

As if she was waiting for me to ask she looked up immediately. She looked cute with red cheeks, "I need to give this to my brother" she told glancing at her lap

I followed the movement. It had a big bag of-

She unzipped it showing me a mere glance but I caught it.

It was medicines.

A lot of medicines

She sniffed again, "my brother he needs it, it's his course medicines he can't miss it"

"Why didn't you give it to him before when you must have met him-

She shook her frustratingly as if I was being annoying asking such obvious question
"Areyy.. we don't live together I came just now, I didn't have a chance and I couldn't ask the teacher because bhaiya(brother) would be angry if I told everyone about it-" her eyes widened on realising her mistake now.

"I won't tell anyone" I said honestly because I couldn't care any less. And I am not a gossiping type. "Look it's past the curfew hour, you can give him tomorrow" I moved to turn around to my work but she got up coming near me,

"it's important I can't! he needs it right now like now! you don't know how course work!" She was getting angry at me for no reason

And,

She was earning no points in being a good roommate.

Was she really serious? I don't know how course work? Studying for medicines and I don't know!!!?

I frowned growing irritated too, "I know how it works alright! don't shout"

Now I was missing Rakshita more she didn't talk much but she didn't shout also

"Then why are you not helping me!" She yelled.

What's her problem?

Why will I help her?

"Is your brother dying? Or are you dying?" I lost it at last,
" besides, I don't even know how to sneak out to boys dormitory" I lied I knew it very well. Because of Zoya.

But I won't be risking for such demanding roommate she was literally demanding help from me, anyway even if she asked me nicely then also I wouldn't. Too much waste of time and my head is also aching and she is so rude

"Oh" she whispered, sitting back lifelessly on bed staring at her hands."sorry" she said after some moments

I stopped writing, feeling guilty, already my concentration was ruined I turned my head to her, feeling I should apologize too, "yeah me too, listen tomorrow I will help you finding him. Do you have his number?" I asked. Wait why was I promising to help her?

She shook her head again more frustratedly as if I was being dumb. I stifled my anger.
"Areyy... we don't talk much and he didn't want me to tell anyone that I am his sister-" she paused again eyeing me realizing her mistake.

"I don't know your brother" yet, I stated the fact

She sighed in relief then again got up, "forget it! I will go and give it to him by myself" she said getting up marching towards the door.

"Wait-"I got up then thought why do I care if she gets caught or not?

I sat down but not only my concentration was ruined she ruined my peace of mind also. Wasn't she new here? How will she find her way? And It isn't like the boys dormitory was just nearby...
you walk out and it's there! Haha no it's a good walking distance.

If something happens to her? All the guilt I have to carry alone!

I have so much of it already

I got up and went out,"wait we cannot go from the front stairs! The warden will see you!"