"Vijay! Go to the terrace and bring clothes. It's looks like it's going to rain." Vasudha. Vijay's mother said.

"Ha ma." He said and got up from his study table.

Vijay is a sixteen year old. Vasudha. His mother is a widow. His father expired when he was young. He have an elder brother who is is in second year of inter.

He rushed outside to the terrace and was in last step when he felt the drop of water and with in a second felt another. He immediately rushed and is collecting clothes.

He went his mother saree which was the last one and removed the clip. As he was about to take it the saree flew and fell on the ground of their neighbours place.

"Shit" he mumbled and rushed down with the clothes. He went to his mother after keeping the pile of clothes on the couch. He explained what happened and asked him to bring the saree asking them.

He mumbled an okay.

Their neighbours are new here and shifted only fifteen days back. He bit his lip before opening the gate. He went to the door and knocked on the door.

A girl around his age came and opened the door. His breath hitched when he saw her. Dark brown eyes, her hair in a ponytail. .

"Yeah?" Her soft melodious voice did things he can't explain to his heart.

"Umm. Saree?" He mumbled still not getting to speak properly with her. He has been an introvert all his life and now talking to the girl he is attracted at the first sight is getting hard.

"Hello?" She said capturing his attention back. "The saree flew and landed here. I am here to take it." He said in a small voice.

"Who is that Preru?" He heard someone shout. "Neighbour maa. Their saree flew to here." She said and he saw her mother coming with a smile.

"Take it babu." She said and that girl asked him where to which he showed the place. He took the saree and thanked his neighbours as he was about to leave that girl's mother stopped him.

He turned to her and mumbled an yes. "In which school are you studying babu?" She asked with a warm smile on her face. He adjusted his spects.

"In St. Jhonnes School aunty." He said and she smiled more brightly if possible. "Oh! We joined our Prerana there only. In which class are you?" She asked.

"I am now in 10th aunty." He said feeling a little happiness bubbling in his heart as a smile threatened to break out on his face as he thought about meeting her everyday. "Really? Even our Prerna is tenth now. How is the study there? And is there some notes that she have to copy? Have they started the classes yet?" She asked.

"Yes aunty. Every first Chapter of each subject is started and she she have to copy some notes regarding them. And the study is good there. As far as I know she will be comfortable there." He said and cleared his throat when he saw her looking at him intently.

"Can I borrow your books? So that I can write?" Prerna asked and he released a big breath and mumbled an yes.

"Thank you so much. Your name?" Her mother asked. "Vijay" he smiled.

"Can I come now?" She asked and he nodded. "Mumma, I will come after bringing books." He heard her say and waited for her to wear her slippers.

She joined him and together they walked to his house which is adjacent to her's.

"Come." He said opening the gate.
Vasudha is surprised to see the neighbour girl. She smiled at her.

"She newly joined in our school and I found out that she is same class as mine so she is here to borrow some books." He cleared his mother's confusion.

"Wait a second. I will bring you the books." He told her and she nodded. Meanwhile she introduced herself to Vasudha.

"Here." Vijay brought his books and gave her. She thanked him and waved bye to Vasudha. He walked her out and stood near the gate as she was walking out.

She suddenly stopped and turned towards him. He raised an eyebrow when she made her way back.

She extended her hand and he looked at her and then at her hand. "Friends?" She asked smiling brightly.

He smiled back at her but his cheeks turning red with both blush and embarassment cause it is his very first time. With shaky hand he held her's and she squeezed his hand shaking it with a bright smile. She took back her hand and waved him bye.

He immediately turned after waving. His heart beating hard on his chest. He looked at the hand she just touched and took a huge breath. "Friends." He mumbled as a silly smile made its way to his lips.

For starters don't worry, this is not a big book. It is a short story merely with 15-20 chapters or less than them if possible.

I updated this chapter as a small one cause I want to show how thet first met in a seperate chapter and not drag it.

I am trying soft and sweet romance. Sooooo have a great read. I don't know when can I update again as my classes are going to start again from Monday. 💔🥲

But. I will try to update all my books as soon as I can. Hope you all like this book and shower your love like you all always do!

Love-Anya.