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Chapter 13 - “Badminton Promises & Unsaid Feelings ”

🍃 At the Playground

Virat was running around, enjoying the game with everyone.

Laughter echoed.

Chaos everywhere.

🌸 At Naira's Side

Naira quickly slipped into the store room to hide.

It was quiet.

Dim.

Perfect.

After a few moments—

The door creaked open again.

Kartik stepped inside.

He didn't notice her at first.

Then—

Their eyes met.

"Hii… you're also here?" Naira said softly.

Kartik smiled lightly.

"Yeah… hehe…"

A small silence filled the room.

Suddenly—

Naira's eyes widened.

She froze.

"There's a lizard!" she whispered in panic.

And before Kartik could react—

She hugged him tightly.

"Please! Do something! It will bite me!" she said in a scared, almost childish voice.

Kartik couldn't hold it.

He laughed.

Her reaction—

Her innocence—

Made it even funnier.

Naira immediately pulled back.

Her expression changed.

"You're laughing at me? I'm not talking to you!"

Kartik stopped instantly.

"Sorry, Naru…"

But she didn't respond.

⏳ After Break

The bell rang.

Naira walked straight to class.

Ignoring him.

Kartik followed her.

"Sorry… Naru… listen…"

But she didn't even look at him.

She entered the class.

Sat beside Ishita.

"Ishu, sit here… please."

Ishita nodded.

"Okay, Naru."

🖤 At Kartik's Side

Kartik looked… off.

Quiet.

Shivansh noticed.

"What happened, bro?"

Kartik sighed.

"She's not talking to me… not even sitting with me."

Shivansh smirked slightly.

"So… you accept you've fallen for her?"

Kartik paused.

Then nodded.

"Yeah… I do."

The group reacted instantly—

Teasing. Whistles.

"Guys, stop," Shivansh said seriously.

Then asked,

"What happened exactly?"

Kartik explained everything.

Shivansh nodded.

"Simple. Say sorry properly."

"I already did…"

Shivansh turned to Ishita.

"Ishu, come here."

She walked over.

"Yes, bhai?"

He said quietly,

"Kartik likes Naira… and she's angry. Help him."

Ishita's eyes widened.

Then she smiled.

"Okay. I'll handle it."

🌸 At Naira's Side

Ishita returned.

"Naru, come here na… I need help in maths."

Naira sighed.

"Okay… but only for this class."

"Done!"

They switched seats.

🖤 At Kartik's Side

Shivansh nudged him.

"Now go."

Kartik nodded.

And walked toward her.

"Hi, Naru…"

No response.

"Sorry, bachha…"

Still silence.

"Please don't be angry…"

Nothing.

Kartik lowered his voice.

"Okay… give me punishment. But please talk to me."

Finally—

Naira looked at him.

After a pause—

"Fine. Then tomorrow… badminton with me."

Kartik smiled instantly.

"Done."

"Naru…" he added softly.

Naira looked away—

But a small smile appeared.

🌸 After That

Kartik returned to his seat.

But now—

Everything felt lighter.

Shivansh whispered,

"Mission successful."

The group tried not to laugh.

🌸 At Naira's Side

Ishita leaned closer.

"You're still angry?"

Naira replied softly,

"I was never that angry… he just laughed at me."

Ishita smirked.

"Hmm… interesting."

"Shut up, Ishu," Naira said, hitting her lightly.

But she was smiling.

⏳ Later in Class

The teacher was explaining.

But Kartik—

Wasn't listening.

Tomorrow… badminton… Naira…

At Naira's desk—

She was pretending to focus.

But her fingers tapped lightly.

Restless.

Ishita noticed.

"You're excited too, right?"

"No!"

Too fast.

Too obvious.

Ishita just smiled.

🔥 Ending Scene

The bell rang.

Students started leaving.

Noise filled the classroom.

But for a moment—

Kartik and Naira didn't move.

Their eyes met.

Across the room.

No words.

Just a pause.

Then—

Naira looked away first.

Picked her bag.

And walked out.

Kartik smiled quietly.

And as they walked in different directions—

Both were thinking the same thing—

🔥 Ending Line

Tomorrow… is going to be different. 🌸

🖤 To be continued…

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