Time passed…
The call ended.
Everyone returned to their own world.
🌙 At Night
Kartik sat at his desk.
Books open.
Pen in hand.
But his focus—
Wasn't there.
Just then—
A familiar voice came from Ishita's room.
"Naru, you'll come tomorrow, right?" Ishita asked.
"Yes, I'll come," Naira replied.
Kartik paused.
Slowly—
He turned his head toward the sound.
Ishita was on a video call.
And on the screen—
Her.
Naira.
No school uniform.
No strict expression.
Hair loose.
Simple.
Natural.
Different.
Kartik froze.
For a moment—
Everything felt still.
🌸 At Naira's Side
Naira was talking casually.
Relaxed.
Comfortable.
Then—
Her eyes shifted.
She noticed him.
Kartik.
Sitting there.
Supposedly studying.
A small pause.
She looked again.
This time—
He was already looking at her.
Not casually.
Not accidentally.
Watching.
Their eyes met.
Just for a second.
And then—
Both looked away.
After a while—
The call ended.
But the moment—
Stayed.
☀️ Next Morning
Naira arrived at school.
Same calm face.
Same composed aura.
She sat down.
Opened her book.
And started reading.
After some time—
Kartik and his group entered.
As always—
His eyes found her instantly.
Naira.
Focused.
Quiet.
Unbothered.
He watched her for a moment.
Then walked ahead—
And sat on the first bench.
Shivansh smirked.
"What happened, bro? Want to sit beside her?"
Kartik replied casually,
"No. You sit there."
But inside—
Yeah… maybe.
After a moment—
Kartik shifted.
And sat just behind her.
He leaned slightly forward.
"Hi…"
Naira turned slightly.
"Hi… how are you?"
"I'm good," he replied.
A pause.
Then—
Without thinking—
"Naru—"
He stopped.
Silence.
"…Naira… can you explain this question?"
Naira looked at him.
And then—
A small smile appeared.
"Yeah…"
Then she said softly—
"You can call me Naru. I don't mind." 😊
Behind them—
His entire group heard everything.
And exchanged looks.
📚 Class Begins
The teacher entered.
"Silence!"
The lesson started.
🍱 Break Time
Abhir smirked.
"So… Naru, bro?"
Pause.
"You called her Naru."
Kartik rolled his eyes.
"It was a mistake."
Virat smirked.
"Ohhh… that's why she said you can call her Naru?"
Kartik sighed.
"Just shut up and eat."
They laughed quietly.
🌸 At Naira's Side
Surbhi looked at her.
"Wow… from Naira to Naru?"
Naira replied calmly,
"It's not what you think. He said it by mistake."
Surbhi nodded slowly.
"Okay…"
But her expression said—
She didn't believe it.
⏳ End of the Day
Classes ended.
Bags packed.
Students left.
But something had changed.
Just a little.
🔥 Ending Line
Some names aren't just names…
They carry meanings—
even when both people pretend they don't.
🖤 To be continued…
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