Next day morning  Shreya started searching for Preetisha as they reached competition venue. She came to know that quiz is in team of two, by then all her schoolmates were in teams and she was left alone. She thanked god as no one forced her to be with them. She saw one girl arguing with organizers regarding  rules of quiz. She bid Ankith bye as his painting  competition started.

"Hello mam! Any problem?" she greeted the organizer with whom that girl is fighting. "Hey Shreya! So nice to see you. She is not having any partner for quiz and she is not happy with someone we give in random"  organizer answered . . "Oh fine. Even I do not have partner I can join her" Shreya said cheerfully. "I do not want to loose that is why I . . " that girl was shouting but she was cut short by organizer saying Shreya is best at what she does. "I am sure you will not regret" Shreya convinced her. 

"Hi! I am Preetisha Bansal" that girl extended her hand "Shreya" she shook Preetisha's hand. "Shreya . . ?" Preetisha questioned. "I do not use my surname, I believe in individual recognition" Shreya answered her. "Then I am only Preetisha for you, and how do you know the organiser?" Preetisha questioned. "She works at Peace Organization so I know her and I am very glad to meet you" Shreya said. 

The competition started with basic filtration rounds which were cake walk for these two. During the free time they were discussing all things about them, their schools and Shreya's excitement to meet her. They became friends by the time of final competition. Total six teams were selected to play final round. When they are on stage they observed all other teams are elder as there is no bar of  classes. Host announced the rules and last round is crucial as there are bonus points too. Preetisha and Shreya are the youngest team to reach here in these many years he added making all the audiences clap for them.

"This is a privilege" Preetisha whispered  "We have to prove" Shreya murmured. They just wished each other. First round was simple with no passes, but second round was horrible as both Shreya and Preetisha are not even aware of those questions. "We are gone Shre"  Preetisha said with tears in her eyes. "I will not let you down, Friends?" Shreya said. "Are you mad? We are already friends. Even if we loose this it will not effect our friendship" Preetisha shouted though only audible to Shreya. "Good to know" Shreya winked. Third round was buzzer round and Shreya's hand did not move from buzzer as she answered all questions like a rapid fire making every other team including Preetisha shocked. In next round there were not many chances for them to grab as many were being passed and answered by the team right to them.  

"This is bonus round Preet and buzzer round too so we still have chances" Shreya whined. "I know that but we have to do . . "Preet stopped as round started. Host asked the question, immediately both Shreya and Preetisha were about to press the buzzer but stopped. Shreya saw the devilish smirk on her friends face and gave her a trademark smile. They waited for others to answer . . one team answered . . "wrong answer so minus 20, they get added to 50" host exclaimed. Shreya was praying god to make the top team answer and god granted her wish . . the team on top answered . . "Again wrong answer. Minus 20" host shouted. Now Preetisha answered . . "Oh young kids you got it right . . Plus 90. Now we have tie at top" host shouted. Next question someone answered. "Now the last question, two teams on top, if you answer wrong you loose, if you wont attempt then also you may loose" host tried to build tension. 

The question was asked . . Shreya's hand was trembling on buzzer out of fear but Preet made her press it to her utter shock. "Just answer it babe! I am with you" Preet assured. Shreya answered hesitantly, her palms became cold and she closed her eyes. "RIGHT ANSWER, YOU WON KIDS" host shouted. Shreya and Preetisha were on cloud nine. They took their trophies and Ankih joined them with his trophy. "You gave one smile na i am naming it as i-know-you-smile" Preetisha hugged Shreya "and yours is the devilish smile" Shreya added. 

"What are other competitions you are gonna attend?" Preet asked. "Essay writing and music" Shre answered. "So you are talented but does not show on face like me" Preet teased "Ya I do not have attitude problems like you. Do not kill others in debate tomorrow" Shreya too was not less in pulling her leg. Ankith was enjoying all this being with them. Slowly these three became friends. Days were passed and they wrote their annual exams.

. . . . . . . .

First day after school reopened all students were busy in discussions, fight and what not. Shreya was amazed at this. What might have happened?

. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sorry if its boring. I love quizzing so I thought of writing this. It was important too as they became friends.

Thank you

Please comment