✨ Story Continues…
📚 After Everything…
Ma'am looked at Tanya strictly.
"Tanya, say sorry to her. And this time, I want it to be sincere."
Tanya hesitated.
Then said softly,
"I'm sorry, Naira…"
But inside—
No, Naira… I won't truly apologize.
I'll do something better next time.
Ma'am left the class.
The tension slowly faded.
🖤 At Their Side
Kartik leaned slightly forward.
"What happened, Naru?"
Naira looked down.
"Nothing…"
Then after a pause—
"Maybe… I really ignored them."
Kartik shook his head immediately.
"No, Naru. You didn't ignore anyone."
His voice was calm.
But firm.
"And you don't have to prove anything to anyone."
Naira looked at him.
A soft expression.
"Thanks… for supporting me."
Pause.
"You're really the best."
Kartik smiled.
"Thanks…"
⏳ Break Time
Tanya walked toward them.
Her face calm.
Almost innocent.
"Sorry, Naru… I misunderstood. I'm really sorry."
Naira replied softly,
"It's okay…"
Surbhi smiled.
"Now both of you smile!"
Naira gave a small smile.
Tanya smiled too—
But inside—
She was thinking something else.
🏸 Playground
Everyone gathered again.
Kartik and his group were already there.
"Hii, Kit!" Naira waved.
"Hii, Naru!" Kartik smiled.
"Hi everyone!" Surbhi said.
"Hi!" everyone replied.
Tanya also said,
"Hi guys…"
But this time—
No one really reacted.
She noticed.
Her expression tightened.
🎯 Game Time
"Let's play something!" Naira said.
Kartik asked,
"What do you want to play?"
"I don't know…"
Kartik smiled.
"Then badminton. Let's make teams."
Everyone paired up.
Laughing. Teasing.
But—
Tanya was left alone.
Naira noticed.
She was about to say something—
But suddenly—
Kartik held her hand gently.
"Let's go, Naira…"
For a second—
Time paused.
Naira looked at him.
Surprised.
But she didn't pull her hand away.
A small smile appeared.
They walked toward the court.
🌑 From Behind…
Tanya watched.
Silently.
Her eyes burned with jealousy.
Being ignored.
Being alone.
Seeing them together—
It hurt.
More than before.
Fine…
If I can't be part of their game…
I'll change the game.
🏸 At the Court
After a few steps—
Kartik suddenly realized.
He quickly let go of her hand.
"Uh… sorry…"
Naira smiled softly.
"It's okay."
Their eyes met.
Then both looked away.
💫 The Game
"Ready, Naru?" Kartik asked.
Naira smirked.
"Always."
The game started.
But today—
It felt different.
More smiles.
More eye contact.
Less competition.
More connection.
At one point—
Naira missed an easy shot.
Kartik raised an eyebrow.
"Miss Topper… what happened?"
Naira made a face.
"Shut up. I got distracted."
"By what?" he asked teasingly.
Naira paused.
Then said softly—
"Nothing…"
But her eyes—
Said something else.
🌸 That Moment
Her hair fell across her face.
She tried to fix it—
Annoyed.
Kartik noticed.
He stepped closer.
"Wait…"
Naira froze slightly.
Without saying anything—
He gently moved the strand of hair away from her face.
Time slowed.
Naira looked at him.
Heartbeat fast.
Kartik spoke softly,
"Now play properly…"
Naira just nodded.
🌸 After the Game
They sat on the bench.
Closer than before.
Kartik broke the silence.
"You know… you look better when you smile."
Naira looked at him.
"Really?"
He nodded.
"Yeah… don't cry like that again."
Naira smiled softly.
"Then don't give me a reason to."
Kartik chuckled.
"Deal."
He extended his hand.
Naira looked at it.
Then shook it gently.
"Deal."
But neither of them let go immediately.
🌑 Ending Scene
From a distance—
Tanya watched.
This time—
It wasn't just jealousy.
It was anger.
"Enough…" she whispered.
🔥 Ending Line
Some hearts get closer in silence…
while another breaks in the shadows.
🖤 To be continued…
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