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Chapter 18 - “Care, Closeness & Hidden Jealousy”

✨ Story Continues…

🌅 At the Prayer Ground

Students stood in lines.

The morning prayer began.

The atmosphere was calm.

Peaceful.

But not for everyone.

After the prayer ended—

Students started walking back to their classrooms.

🌑 At Tanya's Side

She stood still.

Her eyes fixed on Naira.

"No, Naira…" she whispered.

"This time… I'll be your friend."

A pause.

"And then… I'll create a misunderstanding between you both."

A dangerous smile appeared.

"I'll stay close to you…"

"But not as a friend."

"As your enemy."

🏫 In the Classroom

🖤 At Their Side

Something felt different today.

Naira didn't look at Kartik after coming from prayer.

She quietly sat down.

Ishita noticed.

She leaned toward Kartik.

"What happened? Why isn't she talking to you?"

Kartik sighed softly and told her about yesterday.

After a moment—

He leaned forward.

"Hii, Naru… what happened? Why are you so quiet?"

Naira turned slightly.

"Hii… I am talking. Nothing happened."

She smiled.

But—

It wasn't the same.

Kartik noticed.

Something felt off.

Just then—

The teacher entered.

"Start writing."

The class went silent.

⏳ After Some Time

Naira held her head slightly.

She wasn't feeling well.

Kartik noticed immediately.

He leaned closer.

"Any problem, Naru?"

Naira shook her head.

"No… I'm okay."

Kartik looked at her seriously.

"If something's wrong… tell me, Arooh."

Naira paused.

Then said softly,

"My head is hurting… I just want to rest."

Kartik didn't hesitate.

"Okay… give me your notebook."

Naira hesitated.

"But—"

"No 'but'," he said gently.

"Just rest. I'll write for you."

Naira looked at him.

A small, grateful smile appeared.

She informed the teacher—

Then rested her head on the desk.

✍️ Silence… and Care

The classroom was quiet.

Only the sound of pens moving.

Kartik was writing in her notebook.

Carefully.

Neatly.

Just like she would.

After a moment—

He looked at her.

She was resting peacefully.

Without thinking—

He gently brushed a few strands of hair away from her face.

His touch was soft.

Careful.

Protective.

She moved slightly—

But didn't wake up.

Kartik smiled faintly.

And whispered,

"Take rest, Arooh…"

💫 That Moment

After a few minutes—

Naira shifted.

Her head slipped from the desk—

Before it could fall—

Kartik quickly held it.

For a second—

He froze.

Her head rested on his hand.

So close.

So soft.

He looked around.

No one noticed.

Carefully—

He adjusted his position.

Letting her rest more comfortably on his arm.

He continued writing—

But slower now.

Because his focus—

Was on her.

"You really don't take care of yourself…" he whispered softly.

Suddenly—

Naira's fingers moved.

And unknowingly—

She held Kartik's sleeve.

Kartik stopped for a moment.

Then smiled.

He didn't move his hand away.

He just continued writing.

🌸 After Some Time

The bell rang.

Students started talking.

Moving around.

Naira slowly woke up.

Still sleepy.

Then she realized—

Her head was resting on his arm.

And her hand—

Holding his sleeve.

She quickly sat up.

"Sorry!" she said, embarrassed.

Kartik chuckled softly.

"It's okay…"

Naira looked at her notebook.

Completely written.

Neat.

Perfect.

"You wrote all this?" she asked softly.

Kartik nodded.

"Yeah… monitor duty."

Naira smiled.

This time—

Different.

Softer.

Warmer.

"Thank you… Kit…"

Kartik looked at her.

"Anytime… Arooh."

Their eyes met.

For a second longer.

🌑 From Behind…

Tanya watched everything.

Every moment.

Every gesture.

Every bit of care.

Her eyes darkened.

"So this is how close you both are…"

A pause.

Her lips curved slightly.

"Good…"

"Now let's see how long it lasts."

🔥 Ending Line

Some bonds grow stronger in silence…

And some people silently decide to break them.

🖤 To be continued…

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