The first bell rang.
The second period was about to begin.
Naira spoke softly—
"I'm sorry…"
A brief silence followed.
Kartik looked at her, surprised.
"Why?" he asked.
Naira lowered her gaze for a second before replying,
"Because… I misunderstood you."
Kartik relaxed slightly.
A small smile appeared on his lips.
"It's okay."
A pause.
Then, after a moment of hesitation—
"Can we be friends?" 🧡
Silence filled the space between them.
For a second—
Naira just looked at him.
As if trying to understand something.
Then—
She smiled.
"Okay… we are friends now."
Kartik smiled back.
A simple moment.
But something about it felt… different.
Just then, the teacher entered.
"Open your books and start reading."
Naira stood up.
Her voice filled the classroom—
Calm. Clear. Confident.
After reading, she explained the chapter perfectly.
At the Back
Virat leaned closer.
"Why was she smiling at Kartik?"
Kabir smirked.
"Something definitely changed…"
Abhimanyu nodded slightly.
"Yeah… this isn't normal."
Break Time
The bell rang.
Students rushed out.
Naira and her friends walked toward the wash area.
At Kartik's Side
Virat crossed his arms.
"What are you doing?"
Kartik frowned.
"What do you mean?"
Abhir smirked.
"Oh, nothing… just asking why she was smiling at you."
Kartik replied casually,
"Nothing. We're friends now."
Silence.
All of them froze.
"Friends?" Shivansh repeated, a slow smirk forming.
"That only happens when a boy isn't interested in a girl…"
He paused.
"Or when a girl isn't interested in the boy."
Virat nodded.
"Exactly. Girls like her don't talk like that for no reason."
Abhir added,
"Something definitely happened."
At Naira's Side
Surbhi pulled her aside.
"What is this, Naru?"
Naira blinked.
"What?"
Tanya spoke quickly,
"You were talking to Kartik… and smiling. Why?"
They exchanged looks.
"Did something happen?"
Naira shook her head calmly.
"Nothing. We're just friends."
Surbhi stared at her.
"You both… are friends?"
Naira nodded.
"Yes. Just friends."
Tanya and Surbhi looked at each other.
Something felt off.
Because Naira Rathore—
Never talked to boys like that.
Back to Kartik
Kartik was about to walk away—
When suddenly—
Shivansh grabbed his collar lightly and pulled him back.
A teasing smirk appeared.
"Ohooo… friends?"
Virat and Abhir turned instantly.
Interested.
Kartik frowned.
"Yeah. So?"
Shivansh leaned closer.
"Since when do you make female friends, Mr. Silent?"
Kabir chuckled.
"Exactly. This is new."
Kartik rolled his eyes.
"It's not a big deal."
Shivansh wrapped an arm around his shoulder dramatically.
"Not a big deal? You didn't even talk to girls before…"
He paused.
"And now—straight friendship?"
Virat laughed.
"Upgrade ho gaya bhai ka."
Abhir added,
"Next step kya hai?"
Kartik pushed him away lightly.
"Shut up, guys. It's just friendship."
Shivansh raised his hands.
"Okay, okay… we believe you."
Pause.
Then again—
"But she smiled first… right?"
Kartik stayed silent.
That silence—
Said everything.
They all looked at each other—
And burst out laughing.
At Naira's Side
Tanya leaned closer.
"He asked you first… right?"
Naira didn't reply.
Surbhi narrowed her eyes.
"Naru… don't tell me you're hiding something."
Naira sighed softly.
"He just asked for friendship. That's it."
Tanya smirked.
"And you said yes instantly?"
Naira looked away.
A faint smile appeared.
"I didn't say yes instantly…"
Pause.
"But… he didn't seem wrong."
Her friends exchanged looks.
Surbhi smiled slowly.
"Interesting…"
Ending Scene
Back to Kartik—
Shivansh stopped laughing.
This time, his expression was serious.
"Jokes apart…"
Pause.
"You sure it's just friendship?"
Kartik met his eyes for a second—
Then looked away.
"Yeah."
But his voice—
Wasn't convincing.
🔥 End Line
Some feelings don't start with love…
They hide behind the word "friendship."
🖤 To be continued…
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