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"Naino ne fassya jhal main
Mil gye hum kis jhahan main
Mohabbat toh hona hi tha
Par kya woh aapko manzoor tha?"

- yours truly

Author

Mess, was it ? Ekaksh hurried to the bathroom as he was late to the first day of the high school. He ran a shower within 10 min before hopping out to change.

He wore a simple white crisp shirt paired with blue pants [the school uniform], gelled his hair.

He wore a fire bolt smart watch and sprayed channel bleu de parfum cologne.

Looking dreamy, he descended downstairs only to witness a commotion.

He saw his sister Naina decked up in the white shirt, blue skirts. She had applied kajal and her usual lipbalm, highlighting her natural beauty.

A wave of protectiveness washed over him.

" What's happening here ?"

He questioned, drawing the family's attention.

"Ekaksh, your sister wants to leave her hair ope-"

"No, Maa. Naina, what's with this free hair ? if you don't want braids, go with ponytails!"

He quipped, not letting his mother finish. Everyone knew how strict Ekaksh is when it comes to Naina. He never lets anyone near her protect her as if she were a fragile child.

"But, bhai. I want to, pretty please."

she tried to showcase her best puppy face to her brother.

Ekaksh chuckled, sat next to her, and cupped her half face.

" I know you are a teenager, but I can't put forth your safety in danger in front of scandalous school boys. I promise, when you go to college, you can style your hair up to your wish."

"Anyways, you will look like a monkey either way you style your hair."

"Bhaii"

Naina whined, yearning a chuckle from Ekaksh and their parents.

Nainika and her husband Ekrishit witnessed the lovely sibling bickering with adoration filled in their eyes.

Ekaksh quickly styled Naina's ponytail, leaving a few strands of baby hair in front up to much of Naina's liking.

Yes, you all guessed it right ! Naina was the eye of the family, especially her brother.

[Author - Ruko zara ;) ]

Ekaksh and Naina finished their morning meal. Grabbed their backpack.

"Alright, mom, dad. We'll take our leave now."

They waved a bye as they approached the car.

Naina stopped in her track and turned back, grinning at her brother.

"Catch bhai"

She threw the bag at him, making him sigh.

He walked to her. He smacked her head lightly,

"Grow up, little lily."

Yes, that's what ekaksh calls naina, Little Lily. Except for the times of reprimand.

They settled in the car, and as usual, naina sat at the back seat with her ear pods blasting music in her ears.

"Ekaksh turned and tapped on the seat to gather his sister's attention.

"Little lily, I'm gonna be picking up Abhir on the way. He's my best friend and in our class. Behave alright?"

Naina nodded and wore her airpods back, making ekaksh sigh.
Though they vary by just 5 minutes, sometimes he wondered how they could differ much.

The car came to a halt in front of a villa, mirroring their home.

Naina glanced up, reducing the music volume.

Her breath hitched at the sight

Abhir walked up to the car with such calm yet firm posture.
His crisp shirt stuck to his body, highlighting the abs, probably due to the wind.

His face sculpted perfectly, making him no less than a Greek god.

Ekaksh closed her mouth, glaring at her.

"Behave, little lily."

She gave her brother a sheepish smile.
Ekaksh's protective side kicked in.

He pulled the curtain that was attached to separate the driver seat and the back passenger seat.

Naina slumped her shoulders, focusing back on her music.

Though her curiosity quipping at her new classmate.

She always knew her brother had a best friend and often meets him.
But she wasn't aware of who he was.

Naina is a one who has a full attitude and anger issues.
But a secret hidden good side of her almost resembles an angel.

Those who close to her get to understand her and witness her childish side.

She's mostly the type of girl who isn't interested in guys, especially the flirty ones,

No, she is super straight *chuckles*

They reached the school.
Naina quickly shoved her pods and phone in the backpack.

She sighed as she saw her brother, opening the door for her.

She got down, hugged her brother, wished him bye. She sprinted happily towards her friend group.

Meanwhile,  Abir has been quiet since the time he boarded the car.
Some unease spread in his heart, indicating a presence he's fond of.

He tried to convince himself that it's his best friend, but it silently gnawed him.

"Is everything okay, abhi?"

Ekaksh asked, observing him for a while.

"Yaar, I don't know. I have been getting this unease feeling."

He hesitated to proceed further.
Ekaksh tried to read his friend.

"It's probably nothing, abhi. This is your senior year. Maybe because we're entering Year 11, the new change is what troubling you.
Give it some time."

Abhir nodded, satisfied with his friend's answer. He stayed in the car as he went out to bid bye to his sister.

Abhir suddenly heard an anklet noise.

His heart skipped a beat.

As if that sound is what he's yearning to hear.
It seemed familiar to him. He quickly got out of the car in search of it, only to witness nobody except him and his friend in the parking lot.

He sighed, confused on how he reacted to the mere sound of an anklet.

He felt a hand on his shoulder. He knew who it was.

Abhir hugged Ekaksh, finding solace in him. Ekaksh has always been a brother more than a friend.

"Abhir, it's okay."

He nodded as they entered the school.

[ I forgot to say, guys, they live in Melbourne.

And the school is lavender high school

(Fictional name, the school doesn't exist as far as I know.) ]

In the quadrangle --

"Hello, my beautiful people."

Naina bowed, a smile making up to her face.

Her group contained 5 members.

Evan Victor,  Ella Williams, Rose Adam,
Michael Richard and Sriana Robinson.

"Hello, Naina."

They chorus as they hug her one by one.

"Someone looks hot this morning."

Philip, a guy approached her.

"Am I hot enough to burn you in a gutter where you belong ?"

Philip's smile vanished.

He left quickly, feeling embarrassed.

[That's my girl 💅]

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How was it, guys ?

After a long break, here I am.

Do tell me the parts you guys enjoyed.

Though I think some improvement could have been done

I'm an amateur people, kindly forgive me.

Love, Author ♥️