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The ๐•„orning โ„‚haos

The morning sunlight streamed through the curtains of Siaโ€™s room, casting a soft glow over the messy bed where she lay sprawled like a starfish. Her hair, a birdโ€™s nest of tangles, peeked out from under the blanket that she had kicked halfway off during the night. The room was a chaos of colorsโ€”sketchbooks, pencils, and an array of mismatched cushions scattered around. It was a reflection of her personality: vibrant, unpredictable, and slightly chaotic.

โ€œSiaaa! Utho, beta! Itโ€™s already 8 a.m. Firse late ho jaaogi tum!โ€ her motherโ€™s voice echoed from downstairs, sharp enough to pierce through the fortress of Siaโ€™s sleep.

โ€œMummaaa, five more minutesโ€ฆ pleaaaase,โ€ Sia mumbled, her voice muffled by her pillow. She shifted slightly but made no effort to open her eyes.

โ€œNo more five minutes! Iโ€™m coming upstairs, and Iโ€™ll call your father if you donโ€™t wake up right now. Seekho apne bhai se kuchโ€”uth kar ready bhi hogaya hai vo school ke liye!โ€ her mother continued, her voice growing louder with every word.

That was enough to pull Sia halfway out of her dreams. She groaned dramatically, flopping around like a fish out of water before finally sitting up. Her hair was a disaster, a wild mane that seemed to have a life of its own. Her uniform shirt from the previous day was crumpled at the foot of her bed, and her face was still creased with pillow lines.

"Why is it always me? Bhaiya never gets yelled at like this," she muttered under her breath, her tone drenched with mock tragedy. As if on cue, she lay back down, only to hear her motherโ€™s voice rise to a pitch that could rival a fire alarm.

โ€œSiaaa! Donโ€™t you dare lie down again!โ€

Sighing in defeat, Sia dragged herself out of bed, muttering, โ€œThis is emotional harassment, I swear.โ€ She trudged to the bathroom, her steps heavy with reluctance, and splashed water on her face.

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Fifteen minutes later, she emerged from her room in her school uniform, the pleated skirt swishing around her knees. She paused in front of the mirror, her eyes lighting up with satisfaction.

"This dress is cute on me," she mused, striking a quick pose. "Bhagwan ji bas aaj bacha lena pleaseeeeee." She ran a brush through her hair, pinning it back with a bright clip, and added a touch of lip balm.

Grabbing her bag, she made her way downstairs, where the familiar smell of parathas and chai greeted her. She spotted her father sitting at the dining table, reading the newspaper, and her mother bustling around the kitchen.

โ€œGood morning, Papa! Good morning, Mumma!โ€ she chirped, her earlier grumpiness forgotten. She served herself a paratha and poured a glass of milk, all the while humming a tune.

Her father looked up from his paper with a raised brow. โ€œGood morning, beta. Youโ€™re late as usual. Sit down and eat.โ€

Sia plopped into a chair and began munching on her breakfast. Between bites, she glanced around. โ€œPapa, Bhaiya kaha hai? He said heโ€™d go with me today!โ€

Her father didnโ€™t even look up. โ€œHe left already.โ€

Sia froze mid-bite, her eyes widening in betrayal. โ€œWhat?! He left? But he promised me heโ€™d go with me! How could he do this to me?!โ€

โ€œStop complaining, Sia. Youโ€™re late. He couldnโ€™t wait forever,โ€ her father replied, his tone practical.

Siaโ€™s face fell, and she poked at her paratha with her fork. โ€œGreat. Just great. Now I have to face school alone. On my first day of 10th grade!โ€ she thought, her inner monologue going full dramatic mode.

Images of her walking into the first day of school flashed through her mindโ€”alone, awkward, and painfully aware that everyone would be judging her. She imagined her teachers giving her disapproving looks for being late and the seniors whispering behind her back.

โ€œThis is going to be a disaster,โ€ she muttered under her breath.

Her father cleared his throat, breaking her train of thought. โ€œBeta suno, itโ€™s your first day in 10th grade. Make a good impression on your teachers. And stop daydreaming!โ€

Sia nodded automatically, though her mind was still busy creating scenarios. โ€œWhat if my teacher hates me from day one? What if they think Iโ€™m irresponsible because Iโ€™m late? Oh God, what if they give me extra homework as punishment?โ€ "What if-"

Her mother interrupted her thoughts, placing a packed lunchbox on the table. โ€œStop overthinking, Sia. Just go and do your best.โ€

With a resigned sigh, Sia finished her breakfast, grabbed her bag, and headed for the door. As she slipped on her shoes, she muttered to herself, โ€œOkay, Sia, youโ€™ve got this. Youโ€™re going to survive today. Maybe.โ€

But deep down, she knew her first day of 10th grade was about to be anything but ordinary.

....

On the other side the first rays of sunlight seeped through the heavy velvet curtains of the mansion, illuminating the organized chaos that was Rudra's life. His room was a reflection of his personalityโ€”neat, disciplined, and exuding quiet intensity. The basketball trophies gleamed on the shelves, his desk was a shrine to academic rigor with perfectly stacked books and files, and even his gym bag hung neatly on a hook by the door.

Rudra, dressed in his crisp white school shirt, tie half-knotted, was combing his dark, slightly ruffled hair in front of the mirror. His sharp jawline and brooding expression made him look like a protagonist straight out of a movie. His brown eyes, deep and intense, spoke of someone who bore the weight of his ambitionsโ€”and everyone else's expectations.

But for all his self-control, there was one thing he hadnโ€™t planned for this morning: Eklavya.

Eklavya Chaudhary, the self-proclaimed life of their friend group, had burst into Rudraโ€™s room like a whirlwind, his loud, animated voice filling every corner. Eklavya was the antithesis of Rudra. His unruly black hair looked like it had been styled by the wind itself, his oversized hoodie and ripped jeans gave him a careless, boy-next-door vibe, and his wide grin radiated unfiltered energy. While Rudra thrived on control and discipline, Eklavya thrived on chaos and dramatics.

โ€œBro, you wonโ€™t believe how insane my trip was!โ€ Eklavya exclaimed, plopping himself down on Rudraโ€™s pristine bed, his sneakers dangerously close to the pillow.

Rudraโ€™s left eyebrow twitched. โ€œFeet. Off. The bed,โ€ he said curtly, adjusting his tie in the mirror.

โ€œOh, come on! You need to loosen up. Life isnโ€™t a timetable, Rudra,โ€ Eklavya teased but removed his feet nonetheless. โ€œAnyway, where was I? Oh yeah, my grandmotherโ€™s village! Bro, you shouldโ€™ve seen me! I was, like, the king there. Everyone was asking about my college plans, my basketball skills, myโ€”โ€

Rudra tuned out the rest, nodding absentmindedly as he double-checked his bag. Chemistry notes? Check. Math assignments? Check. Basketball jersey? Check. He wasnโ€™t ignoring Eklavya entirelyโ€”he was just prioritizing. But Eklavya, being Eklavya, noticed.

โ€œRudra, are you even listening, or am I just wasting my breath here?โ€ he demanded, crossing his arms dramatically.

โ€œIโ€™m listening,โ€ Rudra replied flatly without looking up.

โ€œLiar! What did I just say?โ€

โ€œYou were talking aboutโ€ฆ uhโ€ฆ the village?โ€ Rudra offered, his tone deadpan.

โ€œUgh! I knew it!โ€ Eklavya threw his arms up in mock despair. โ€œYouโ€™re such a boring ass. Pata nahi veer jhelta kaise hai tujhe?โ€

Rudra smirked faintly. โ€œPatience.โ€

โ€œWell, Iโ€™m running out of it! This is our last year of school, bro! Live a little. Be spontaneous! Skip class. Date someone. Do something crazy for once!โ€

Rudra shot him a glare, the kind that could silence an entire classroom. But Eklavya, unfazed, only grinned wider.

โ€œAnyway, whereโ€™s Veer? Heโ€™s always on time." Eklavya asked, rolling his eyes playfully.

Rudra shrugged. โ€œHavenโ€™t seen him. Letโ€™s go. Weโ€™re getting late.โ€

โ€œLate? Us?โ€ Eklavya checked his watch and burst into laughter. โ€œRudra, the school is ten minutes away, and thereโ€™s a whole thirty minutes before it even starts! Youโ€™re such a nerd.โ€

โ€œWeโ€™re going,โ€ Rudra said firmly, grabbing his bag.

โ€œYou know what? Youโ€™re impossible.โ€ Eklavya sighed dramatically, throwing his hands up in surrender. โ€œBut fine. Lead the way, Captain ANNOYING_ASS!โ€

.......

As they headed downstairs, Rudra couldnโ€™t help but marvel at Eklavyaโ€™s ability to fill silence with his chatter. It was both infuriating and oddly comforting. For someone like Rudra, who lived by rules and structure, Eklavya was an unpredictable storm.

They were an odd pair: Rudra, the head boy, school topper, and basketball team captain, walking next to Eklavya, the groupโ€™s wildcardโ€”dramatic, loud, and occasionally annoying. But for all his antics, Eklavya had a knack for pulling Rudra out of his head.

Not that Rudra would ever admit it.

โ€œItna kyu shant hai bhai? โ€ Eklavya asked, breaking into Rudraโ€™s thoughts. โ€œApni girlfriend ke baare me soch raha hai? ? Oh! Sorry shit, teri toh hai hi nahiโ€

Rudra rolled his eyes. โ€œNot everyone is obsessed with relationships, Eklavya.โ€

โ€œhaan haan... Keep telling yourself that. But mark my words, Rudra Maharaj, by the end of this year, even you will be in a love story. And Iโ€™ll be the one narrating it!โ€

Rudra shook his head, unable to hide the faintest hint of a smile. As annoying as Eklavya was, his ridiculous optimism was oddly infectious.

...

Sia stepped out of the auto, the morning sun gently warming her face, and found herself standing in front of what could only be described as a palace. Her jaw fell open. This was no schoolโ€”it was a masterpiece of architecture! The sprawling campus stretched endlessly before her, with a grand arched gate, polished white walls glistening in the sunlight, and tall, elegant buildings lined with lush green gardens.

"Yeh? yeh mera sachool hai???โ€ she muttered, awestruck. Her eyes widened as she took in the sight. A fountain at the center of the courtyard spouted water in perfect symmetry. The massive clock tower loomed above, its golden hands ticking away. Students in crisp uniforms walked confidently, chatting and laughing like they owned the place. Sia clutched her bag tighter, feeling like a fish out of water.

โ€œSchool ke naam par bhool bhulaiya bana diya.. Huh.. Class kaisee milegii abb!!????"she mumbled, the panic creeping in. Her lips curved into a pout, and her brows furrowed. โ€œAnd where the hell is Bhaiyaa? Wasnโ€™t he supposed to show me around?โ€ she grumbled, a mix of stress and irritation bubbling within her.

Letting out a dramatic sigh, she adjusted her bag and entered the gates, trying to exude the confidence of someone who knew exactly where they were going. She didnโ€™t. Not even a little.

Just then, she noticed a huge crowd near a notice board close to the gate. Students swarmed like bees, all trying to peek at a single piece of paper pinned to the board. She turned to the security guard nearby, her voice tinged with urgency.

โ€œWhatโ€™s happening over there? Why is everyone pushing like itโ€™s a concert?โ€

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