Our class stared intensely at them.
Yash (pointing at Gaurav): Who's this fatty?!
The two classes looked at me and then ours started laughing. Science students were pissed.
Gaurav (angrily): What did he say?!
He walked to me.
Gaurav: Oh, I know you. You're the rat from this morning. You got guts to say those stuff on stage. The whole school is after your head.
Yash: Is that so? Should I be proud? Or Scared? Maybe I should sell porn DVDs to them all. You want one too, fatty?
Our class giggled and he got redder in anger.
Gaurav: [Angrily] I'll punch your face in!
Yash: Really? I thought you guys hated middle class or lower.
Gaurav: Oh, so you're just a middle class runt? Then you should just stay away from me. I might get infected.
The science students started laughing.
Yash: Yeah, whatever you say, Lil elephant. Be careful to get vaccinated on your ass.
Everyone laughed and he glared at me. He came forward to hit me but the PTI teacher called for me.
Yash: [Smiling] Good. I was planning on skipping the class anyways. That guy is pissed.
Raghav: You are a real idiot. Why'd you pick a fight with him of all prople?
Yash: Is he the leader or something?
Raghav: Kind of, but he is trouble in other ways. He might cost you hard time.
Yash: I don't prefer cheap things either. See you later.
I walked away. The PTI said that I am new so I have to give some physical test like height and weight. I went with him. The ground was a battlefield. Boys v/s Boys and Girls v/s Girls was going on all over the area. It was intense.
Zoya: [Science Class – 2nd Topper] Well, Well. If it isn't Priya. You came back to get beaten?
Priya: Hah, as if insects like you can beat me. The world will end the day when I'll lose to someone like you. Keep dreaming, bitch!
Zoya: You got quite a bad mouth on you. I'll need to put some manners there.
Priya: You are 100 years early to teach me. The little knowledge you know today is what I was born with. Go find a kid to match your level.
Pooja: [Science Class 3rd Topper] What's wrong with your so called goddess? She don't seem to be playing today.
Priya: We're enough for you. I'll be the next goddess and the one to lead you too.
They stare at each other and their volleyball match started. Varsha was sitting on a bench, legs crossed and reading a book. She was actually watching me again, like before. I was getting my height checked and was quite friendly with the Peon. Then a girl walked to Varsha.
Kavita: [Science Class 1st Topper] You seems to be off today, Varsha.
Varsha: [Looks at her] None of your business.
Kavita: Well if my rival is acting strange, then it IS my business. Wanna talk over a match of chess?
Varsha: No thanks.
She sat down near Varsha and looked at me. I was getting my weight checked.
Kavita: That boy from your class made quite a RUCKUS in the school.
Varsha: I guess he did.
Kavita: You seem interested in him.
Varsha: The whole school is.
Kavita: Heh, that's different. They hate him, but your case seems different, Varsha.
Varsha closed the book and looked at Kavita, who was setting up the chess pieces in their positions.
Kavita: We have been rivals since 5th class, so I can tell your changes without you telling them to me.
Varsha: What do you want?
Kavita: If you win, I won't meddle with your business for this one time.
Varsha: And what if I lose?
Kavita: If you lose… then I get that boy.
She smiled sweetly but it was the most wicked smile ever.
Varsha: [Seriously] You want me to hand him to you? Fine then, get ready to lose.
Kavita: My, My. Did I just started a fire? Ufufufu.
Then their game begun. On the boys side…
Raghav: Are we going to play basketball too?
Gaurav: You scared?
Raghav: No exactly. Actually the opposite. I'm excited.
Pankaj: Excited to lose?
Raghav: Nah, to play basketball for the 1st time. [Joke]
Gaurav: Someone's cocky today. Let's bet something up.
Raghav: Like what?
Gaurav: If you win, we'll do what you want. But if we win, you'll do what we want.
Raghav: How about, if we win, we fuck your ass and if you win then you'll get your ass fucked by us. Sounds good?
Pankaj: Yes, okay.
Gaurav: [Hits Pankaj] What okay? This condition is wrong. My conditions will be applied. Let's play.
Then they started their battle too. Everything intensified.
The girls' volleyball score was 10–12 in a 15 points match. Commerce was losing. Varsha seems to be in a tight spot too.
Boys' score was 18–17 in a 21 points match. We were in lead here. But the science boys were now on cheating mode. They started bumping into our class and were injuring them to score points.
Their main target was Raghav. But this guy wasn't in their control. He was cunning in his own accord. Their anger was getting out on one person — he was Priyanshu. This guy is a soft and simple person. He gets bullied but he says nothing.
The science boys were hitting him with basketball and laughing.
I walked to Priya, who was about to throw the ball as service.
Yash: Hey, can I borrow the ball for a sec?
Priya: What do you want, insect?
Yash: It'll be quick. Just for a sec, kind lady.
She gave me the ball because she was happy that I gave her respect. She seriously looks down on me way too much. I then looked at Gaurav who was about to throw the basketball at Priyanshu. I jumped up and hit the volleyball really hard. It hit Gaurav right on his head and then bounced back towards us. Gaurav fell down and everyone got shocked. The ball rolled to me and I picked it up.
Yash: Oops. My hand slipped.
I returned the ball. Every game on the ground was at a halt now. A serious silence covered the ground. I walked to my class.
Pankaj: [Angrily] What did you do that for, bastard?
Yash: [Seriously] What did you hurt my friend for?
Gaurav: [Pissed off] Friend? That weak punk Priyanshu is your friend?
Yash: [Glaring] You got a problem?
Priyanshu was stunned for a second and then some tears filled his eyes. A smile appeared on his face.
Gaurav: [Laughs] What an idiot you are! Befriending someone weak is just pointless. He don't need friends. More accurately, he don't deserve friends.
Yash: [Glaring] That isn't for you to decide. He will choose his own life and ways. As for me, I don't see weather my friends are weak or strong. I like them that's why they are my friends. Someone like you won't understand the true friendship.
Gaurav: True friendship, huh? Then how about I beat you instead of him.
Yash: Fine then. Let's settle this within the ground. A 12 point match between you and me. If I win, you'll leave Priyanshu alone for the rest of your life.
Gaurav: And if I win?
Yash: Hmm... Let's see. How about... If you win, I'll be your slave for the rest of my life.
Our class was totally shocked. Gaurav smiled.
Gaurav: Fine. Let's start the match in 5 minutes.
He walked to his class. I turned to my class.
Raghav: [Astonished] A... Are you... ARE YOU FUCKING CRAZY?!!
Yash: Never thought about that, why?
Raghav: That guy you just challenged is a member of state level basketball team. He have won many medals!
Yash: Nah... Let me correct you. 'THEY' have won many medals. This is not a team match. This is one on one.
Raghav: [Yells] IT DOSEN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE!!!
Priyanshu: [Sadly] Raghav is right. You shouldn't have done that.
Yash: Oh C'mon. I bet my life for you, the least you can do is say thank you.
Priyanshu: I'm thankful but why'd you do that for me? Putting yourself as the bet prize for my freedom?
Yash: What why? We're friends, right? I don't need any other reason.
Priyanshu: [Surprised] F-Friends?
Yash: Yup. You helped me this morning, so I owed you. Now I'll help you to repay my debt. We both helped each other, what else do we need to become friends?
Priyanshu looked at my face with tearful eyes.
Priyanshu: B-But... what if you lose? You'll be his slave for the rest of your life because of me. It would be worse!
Yash: If I lose that is...
I took off my coat and pulled out my shirt which was tucked inside my jeans. Then I folded my sleeves in a really cool manner.
Yash: [Smiling] All I have to do is not to lose, right? And while I'm at it, I'll sweep the victory for us too.
I took off my watch and gave both of the things to Priyanshu.
Yash: Hold on to them for me, okay?
Then I and Gaurav came face to face in the basketball ground.
Gaurav: [Smiling] Get ready to become my slave.
Yash: The result will tell that one.
I took off my tie and tied it on my left wrist and knotted it using my mouth and right hand.
Kavita: Hey, isn't what he's doing, stupidity?
Varsha: ...
Kavita: You should stop them while you can, or he'll become Gaurav's slave. Aren't you worried?
Varsha: You should worry about yourself. Leave his worries to me.
She puts knight on a square on the board.
Varsha: Check.
Kavita: Ohh... aren't you a selfish one.
Our game started and the ball bounced 3 times freely. Then we started but in a few seconds, Gaurav got his first goal without any trouble. He smiled at me.
Pankaj: [Happily] And with a cool stunning speed, 1 point goes to Gaurav. Destroy his ass buddy.
The science cheered loudly. The second goal was also in his favour and the third one was for him too.
Pankaj: Yeahh!!! 3 points straight to Gaurav and ZERO to Commerce.
Gaurav: What happened to those big talks, huh?!! [Imitating] I'll save you my dear friend... HAHAHAHA!!!
I started coming towards goal area with the ball.
Gaurav: Alright, kid. I'll let my slave do one goal.
He stood away laughing as I scored my first goal.
Pankaj: Score is 3-1 with one point to Commerce. Of course it was a charity given point by Gaurav! HAHAHAHA!
They all laughed loudly.
Raghav: This is humiliating. He'll get a crushing defeat at this rate. I told him not to do this! Asshole!!
Priyanshu: [Tensed] Oh Yash! Please withdraw! Please!
Then the next goal went in their favour and then the following was their's too. Then he again gave away me a goal as charity and then the 6th point was in his favour.
Pankaj: The score is 6 points for science and 2 for commerce. Now we'll take a little break.
We both came back to our classes.
Raghav: Happy now? I warned you not to battle him. He's a bad news, didn't I said that?
Yash: You said that "Go and fight the" without a reason. At lease now I have one.
Raghav: [Angrily] You... someone kick some senses into this idiot!!! I warned you to watch yourself yesterday. Today, you ignored all of it and the first thing you did was challenge this whole freaking school. And now this?!!!
Yash: I have my reasons.
Priyanshu: Yash, he'll defeat you really easily at this rate. Please withdraw. I'll cancel the bet, so just withdraw. I'm used to their bullying.
Yash: Is that why you said me to stay away from you this morning?
Priyanshu: [Sadly] Well... yes. Everyone here is in their own attitude and ego and they don't want friends. I am not like them so they bully me. Even my friends got bullied because of me. And they eventually left me. That's why... I don't want you to suffer the same.
Yash: [Interrupting] I don't care. I told you earlier that I don't see strength or weakness in my friends. I decided that you'll be my friend and that's final. You have to bear it even if you like it or not.
The students were surprised and Varsha gave a faint proud smile.
Yash: And about what I did this morning... You and Raghav said that this school's students look down on each other and don't work together because of their attitude and ego. I found you two guys that were different, so there must be people like you. Who don't want friends to hand out with? I thought about it and then challenged the whole school. Looks around you now. The whole school is working together towards same goal. Even if it is to kill me, hehehe. Didn't I changed this school, even if its by a little?
All students, even the science students were speechless.
Raghav: [Stunned] So... that's why... you challenged the school?
Then Gaurav started laughing loudly.
Gaurav: Such a childish wish! You think you, a middle class dog, can change the ways of rich society? Hah, Keep dreaming! You lot are born to polish our shoes. Your place will always be under our shadows and you will always die like rats, you little shits!
I stood up seriously and walked to him in a cool pose.
Yash: [Seriously] Is that so? Let's complete the second half and see who'll be the victor.
The seriousness continues and the outcome will now be decided.
Chapter 8 – Games Period RUCKUS
*Ends*
Next Time Chapter 9 – Expulsion RUCKUS