New FF : Infatuation or Love (UPDATED - chapter 8 - 11.06.2020)

prologue :

She fainted on school ground, in a corner away from all the crowd in between two walls. She was not totally unconscious but really didn’t had any energy to get up . she regretted her decision to come here to get away from heat and thought it would have been better to faint in front of everyone. It was only 3 minutes but it felt like a freaking 30 mins and no one came or noticed. A guy came following his ball. He was sweating due to the heat but was energetic. As soon as he saw he approached her asking if she is okay. She could only try to respond which didn’t reflected at all to the person in front . the next moment he dropped the ball and carried her in his arms and ran to infirmary.

All the way he was saying “hey… don’t close your eyes … keep it open… try your best” .. it was really difficult for him to keep speaking because of all the running earlier ,her weight that he was carrying but he didn’t stop. When people on field saw him started following due to curiosity. He lied her on bed and the doctor on campus mr. sujit checked her. They had to give her iv and deducted that she was weak due to anemia. She gained her energy and consciousness fully after some hour inside a hospital. She sighed as she could already see the worried look of amma. She knew she is going to get blamed for not properly taking care of herself. “That damn science project”(for exhibition made her go hard on herself) she thought.

“are you awake ?”appa said excitedly . which was followed by amma’s rant as they both had to take a half day leave for her.

It was now a routine. Amma always got irritated if she caused a small problem especially if it was regarding health. When her parents came to knew about her existence in amma’s stomach it was a surprise . she was an uninvited guest, partly became unwanted also as her mother had really major complications during that period. It ended with a premature baby and she was named Ishita, Ishita Iyer . for 6 months instead of being in her mom’s care she was in intensive care of hospital. No one really believed she will make it this far except her father. Well she grew up hearing this story all the time. Even heard her relatives whispering how her mom felt she is unlucky and that’s why was a little harsh on her.

As usual she went to school after 3 days. Chitra, mani and Subbu her best friends or group friends were really glad.

“I was so worried …we are in 9th Ishita. Just a year away from board’s … how you will manage?” Subbu being the soft-hearted over-emotional guy said.

“she went to hospital and got properly checked.. stop demoralizing” chitra tried to stop Subbu signaling him with her eye not to speak anymore

“I agree… you just need to take care of yourself” mani being the most sane person advised.

Her mind was elsewhere. “did you find who was the person who took me to the infirmary ?”she asked curiously

“yes” Subbu said.

“a person from section C, our batch ” chitra replied.

“apparently his name is Raman Bhalla” Mani informed.

“Raman, I got this”she told to herself.

Note: this lock down made me write this and it has to be my fav tv couple. i don't know if anyone will read this but please give it a try. I'll post a proper chapter tomorrow and as the prologue suggests it will be a high school love story.

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Index

Chapter - 1 -Reverse Psychology works ?

Chapter -2 - TEENAGE TROUBLES

Chapter -3 - MERE ATTRACTION

Chapter -4 - Opposites & Beginning

Chapter -5 - Unwanted words and life

Chapter -6 - FEELINGS

Chapter -7 - No one Else but you

Chapter -8 - Earphones and unsaid words

Nice start

Waiting to see lovebirds ishra of Teenage

Chapter-1

Reverse Psychology works ?

Raman Bhalla , a 14 year old careless to the core. The only reason he stood out from the crowd was because he didn’t give a damn towards grades or anything, a pro in football and definitely had a lot of money (of course from his dad) not that he showed off. What he cared was only the back-bencher friends and two special ones ashok and shagun. The one guy in whole batch who didn’t even knew top 10 of his batch where as others even juniors literally treated them as celebrity.

He sat in the bench casually as shagun moved her eye around the whole school to find a junior to bully/mock a little. As usual she was chewing a gum , her signature. Ashok helped her to recognize.

“hi” a voice interrupted

He looked to see who is it.

A girl stood therewith a smile. She had braided her hair and has a dark eyeliner and a bindi. Typical Indian or south-indian.

“do I know you” he asked

“ohhhh… she, one of the top 5” ashok identified her for him.

“she is the one you took to infirmary” shagun made it more clear with a mean look on her face.

“yesss.. how can I forget” ashok said with his fake devilish mocking laugh.

He looked at her questioning what is it with his eyes. This is the first time he noticed her.That day he didn’t really see her clearly. She was totally pale and looked like a patient and once he got her to the infirmary he was dragged out and just heard she was okay. That was it he was glad with her being okay.

“I wanted to thank you .” she said it trying to appear normal/cheerful

“I accept it.” He said casually/genuinely

She looked at him a bit confused. May be she was expecting more questions like how are you, I was worried, no need to thank me.

“were you expecting some fake overacting ” ashok questioned being dramatic

“she was …” shagun said with a smirk on her face.

They both laughed to make fun.

Not getting what’s exactly happening Ishita also started to laugh, more like confused

“I wanted us to be friends” she looked at raman and said “so I can actually one day be able to pay you back.”

“friends … who says” shagun came ahead almost on her face to rip her apart.

“one sec” raman pulled shagun back and looked at Ishita and said “like I said I accept your thank you, take care yourself and I decline your offer to be friends.”

With that the three of them turned and started moving as both ashok and raman dragged shagun.

She could hear ashok saying “ she wanted you to be her friend and pick her everyday when she faints.” With a laugh.

One thing she knew they are the completely wasted kids of this school but it was clear raman was different.

Every day during break she came to ask him to be friends with a same smile and shagun was every time ready to tear her apart.

She even after school joined him in tracks of school ground where the athletes(school kids )practiced running . she was way behind because she was weak. He ignore her but it was evident she is not able to even run for 2 minutes.

“we should take a walk” he suggested.

“I’m not tired at all.” She said taking heavy breathes

“let’s say I’m” he said giving her his water bottle .

“okay..” she said

They sat on the gallery where in font the other students continued their activities of running or playing.

“what do you want?” he asked once he saw her calming down

“I already told I want us to be friends” she repeated.

“I already said it’s oaky” he tried to push her away with his words.

“I need to pay you back and I can’t simply sit and wait for an opportunity to help you . so if we are friends I will be able to help you.. for example with studies” she offered her idea/help

“let’s say we are friends and I will let you know if I need any help, from you .” he said it for the sake of sending her away and got up for leaving.

“are we ?” she was excited.

“yes and please don’t run” he said turning back as he was on his way back to the ground.

Initially she only wanted to be friends but as everyday she looked for him , came to pester him she started noticing. When ashok or shagun bullied someone he tried to stop them or distract. No matter what always helped people on playground regarding the practice or other things. He was an ordinary guy but she felt touched,attracted also because he was passionate while playing.

The last 3 months passed and now they were seniors . he never really asked her for any help and avoided as much as he can. After summer vacation school reopened and a shocking news came. Classes were shuffled. Teacher were worried that like every year with known friends people just waste their time so it’s time to shuffle the batch and all 4 sections with mix of all type of students.

“I can’t believe even after shuffling I’m not in same section with raman even though classes are shuffled.” Ishita frowned.

“you’re looking like an obsessed.” Chitra tried to give her some fact

“I’m , his indifference is driving me nuts.” She replied boldly.

“well he is in my section.” Mani replied with a smile

They exchanged a mischievous smile because at least there’s some connection left.

“can’t believe all those potential cgpa ranker’s parents are complaining and having a meeting just because of class shuffle.” Ankush exclaimed.

“did we beg to be in same class?” shagun said chewing her gum.

“principal said please leave this to us a search student is equally important and we will take care of all the students for better performance.” Ashok tried to recreate it with exact dialog because one of his friend managed to see it from the side window.

Classes resumed. Teachers were extra careful. They were put through some serious home works and class works.

Mani being the class representative has to collect the science summary written of a chapter and raman had to also submit previous assignment as the teacher was not satisfied. Somehow it was a class representative's job.

“raman, this is the second time I asked you for the copy of previous one.” Mani said.

“I forgot it at home.” He was as usual indifferent.

“hey I’m responsible if you don’t submit.” Mani said

“I’ll do by tomorrow” he answered shortly

“yeah just come to class and have fun with two weirdos and then leave… who cares “ mani murmured under his breath.

“excuse me weirdos !” raman got up.

The fight just went on

“have you even scored 60% ever ?” mani said being agitate

“ I don’t care to study” he grabbed mani’s collar.

“really… show me then …. Easier said than done and I’m reporting you to mam..” mani was sarcastic.

Raman was totally pissed, it really didn’t matter anything to him but someone calling his friends weirdo was like an insult. Never did he study to get a 50% forget 60%.

Shagun and ashok kept his company. “he is a looser .. just wants to prove you as one but don’t listen.” Shagun tried her best to cool him.

“she tried to use mani initially to become friends with us but her friend just spoiled it..” ashok commented.

The moment he saw Ishita he got up and started walking. she has to match his speed and to let him listen.

“I’m sorry what happened but I’m not involved at all.” She said

“you all are same . if someone doesn’t study is he not human . he said how Ishita wants you as friend god knows.” He was really mad

“he said Ishita or ishu ?” she asked confused and pretending to be innocent and then said being all serious "raman, do you know how i feel after listening my best friend fought with you." she was worried.

He looked at her like W*F “stop using him to reach me.. I’m not interested at all.”

“you can just prove it … you should get 60 % and shut him off and show him how right I’m” she looked at him with a serious expression with this suggestion

“you even need grades from your potential friend .. wow” to raman it was unbelievable.

He kept walking .

“no.. you can just study and show him you didn’t care earlier for real.”She stopped and waited.

He looked back and from his expression she knew “not a bad idea” – that’s what his brain is saying .

Back stage :

“ishu he is really not interested. I asked for launch together hangout and everything … even asked to bring his two special friends but he won’t bulge.” Mani saidon the way back to school

“he cares too much for those two .” ishita said being irritated.

Suddenly she looked at him and said “let’s try reverse psychology. Create a scene that will create a situation to interact like it happens in shows”

“how” mani asked

“create a fight and it has to involve his friends because I have noticed he doesn’t let anyone speak anything against them.” She said and thought finally observing him worked in some way.

note : thank you all those who read. please read this chapter and let me know your opinion. will post a new one tomorrow.

Amazing dear..... Keep it up

Congratulations for ur first story

Very nice story

Pls one request don't leave story in middle if you will be busy in coming days u can inform as many writers start writing stories but never complete its just request

Originally posted by: omsai24

Congratulations for ur first story

Very nice story

Pls one request don't leave story in middle if you will be busy in coming days u can inform as many writers start writing stories but never complete its just request

Hey ... Thank you for reading.. and i'm going to update almost everyday and i will complete it for sure.

do read the next chapter.

Chapter-2

TEENAGE TROUBLES …

“I will help” she got up to help amma in cleaning the house, just to have some extra score, in other words to feel useful to her own mother.

“no need , you will again mess with water and catch cold. Another headache.” Madhavi said in a plain tone not irritated or angry.

Vandu came home at that exact moment. “ishu mani called and said there is some house party and to send you.” Vandu kind of informed her.

Madhavi asked vandu “ come help me ??” in a sweet voice.

“coming amma, I want besan ke laddu” vandu said making faces.

“help me now and I will make some for you tomorrow. Sunday is a holiday” madhavi smiled and offered.

“ishu please go..it’s a Saturday and you need time off .” vandu suggested her

Ishita got ready,came down and walked towards mani’s house. While walking she remembered amma and her akka’s interaction. This is the type of bond she wanted to share with her mom. Akka was not really too good in studies but being healthy just made her mother happy. Even though she was the youngest still akka got the affection and sweet words.

She reached mani’s home. His room door was open just like mani’s mother’s demand. She greeted his parents and went upstairs. Mani chitra and Subbu were watching three idiots. A big coke bottle, different chips and snacks were there.

(let’s say this is year 2010… the happenings are of that time)

“woahhh… who is here…movie just started?” mani welcomed her.

“all okay … ishu?” chitra asked to which she nodded.

Subbu was totally engrossed in movie and chips.

“any progress with mr. Bhalla, i created a big scene for you ?” mani questioned.

“of course not..”she sighed

“even after you took all information regarding his section assignments , class exams and started sending him notes on fb ?” Subbu was finally out of trance.

“he didn’t accept my help so I literally sent him all he needs for everyday in class … with my homework I tried to help but well I should thank the heavens at least he saw them and didn’t block.” Ishita replied as she started to sip coke that mani poured her.

Her face fell down when he didn’t reply to her idea of studying and getting 60%. So she thought she would sent all the materials in phone. ( whatsapp was yet to come since this set up is in 2010).but he only saw them and didn’t accepted her friend request also.

Soon she forgot all other issues and had fun with her friends. That’s the only thing that made her happy and lively.

Raman sat in his room as today ashok and shagun were busy in some family function. He didn’t have any match. He opened his book and suddenly remembered on Monday he had one class test of history chap-3. He opened his phone went to fb and checked the messages from Ishita. She had sent him all notes with date and all systematically.

He clicked on the picture and tried to read the question answers of that chapter.

Wednesday was a regular day until the history teacher announced the marks. She specially made raman stand and asked the other students to clap as he had received a 13 out of 20. Mani clapped a little loudly because he knew who is the person behind even though no direct connections.

One action leads to another.. shagun and ashok were literally mad. They interrogated him the whole break time. Ishita ran to the cafeteria as soon as she got the news.

“did you read the 80 questions/answers I send for history?” she asked excitedly

He only nodded.

Shagun got up and on cue ashok also “have fun with your studious friends” they both left

“you can do it raman… I’m telling you I’ll help” Ishita encouraged him as she sat on his front table.

“I have only one condition” he said a little squirming.

She excitedly signaled to go ahead.

“help all three of us in studying” he requested her or “none of us”

She got the point.It meant even shagun and ashok need to be fed all that required. She tried to negotiate she will help him and he can help them but he didn’t agree because he knew it was impossible.

She gave it a lot of thought and gathered her three besties and declared “I am going to do group studies with raman and those two.. anyone can join ?” they were speechless.

“we really need not do this.” Chitra was totally against the idea

Some how after a lot of discussion convincing everyone agreed to at least try for a week.

They all sat in a round shape in mani’s study room as his mother gave them guidelines.

“the window and door should be always open. For toilet you need to go down and after every 40 minutes a 5 min break is allowed. Stick to the rules as now you people are in XI and I will check every 20 minutes.” His mom left after announcing.

Everyone looked at each other’s face. They thought of starting math but the concepts of the three(raman shagun and ashok ) was so bad they decided to start from scrap. So Ishita took raman’s charge , chitra took ashok’s (she really had no patience to deal with shagun), mani and Subbu of shagun.

Raman was quick.Even ashok. Well shagun was least interested in studies.

That day their group study was a mess.. they all only shouted on each other all confused and irritated with a lot of leg pulling.

At the end of the day mani said “we will continue this for one week and see how it goes. let’s meet tomorrow after class and tution.”

Ishita and Subbu walked as they lived in same building. Raman had his bicycle ( too fancy to be called a cycle though). Ashok’s father had a pick up car for him and he dropped shagun also.

They continued next day

“shagun… what did you do in math classes ?” mani was now impatient.. with two people together were not able to make her understand.

“from standard 4th I stopped doing math.” Shagun was really normal with her statement

Chitra had to do every sum for ashok and he only commented “I got this “ and later took a 15 min to even understandthe next question.

Raman was sincere. As ishita ogled raman who was writing in his copy very seriously the other 5 people were literally on the verge of pulling each other’s hair.

7 days went on and no one really remembered that if they want they can quit group study. slowly things started falling into place. They started making agenda on how they will progress with the study.In class dynamics changed. Shagun started sitting near Ishita as they both were in same section. Raman and mani cold war continued but Ishita had requested mani to just bear with it for of some more time. Even in school they all started spending time together during lunch break. The 7 of them were a odd combo but surprisingly they got along with a lot of bickering and evan complaints about each other.

Even after all this raman was repulsive towards Ishita. He laughed in between the conversations but was silent mostly.

“Raman …” she called as she saw him standing alone after school.

“yes..” he replied

“you still didn’t accept my request in fb and didn’t reply to my messages ?” she tried to act a little soft or sweet that only she knew.

“we’re friends now. That’s what you wanted.” He said with a smile.

She kept looking at him and just knew he rejected her in a modest way. Of course she wanted to be the most close friend but as if he had a boundary around him that he didn't let any

Backstage :

“can’t believe nowI feel normal around those three ?” mani laughed as it was really surprising.He was walking home with Ishita as Subbu was not there.

“I know” she said as she also found it equally unbelievable.

“but ishu.. you did so much for raman yet he is not interested in that way. why still continue…. ?”

“it’s my way of having some fun memories of my teenage. After 10 years may be I’ll have a laugh thinking about these days and him. He is really nice though. Even if he doesn’t accept he never treats me harshly. That’s all matters.” She smiled at mani genuinely with this answer and continued walking

Mani knew what she wanted to say was she hoped to escape all bitterness due to her poor health and her mother’s rant.

Amazing update

Raman is careless kind of guy he is not interested in studies his best friends are shagun and ashok Ishita came to Raman he didn't recognised her ashok said she is the one whom he had taken for medical help ishita thanks raman and wanted to do friendship with her but raman didn't accepted her friendship shagun was mocking ishita but raman took her from there ishita realized raman is different from shagun and ashok he always saves people from bullying he help everyone ishita was irritated as she was not in ramans class mani said raman in his class Ishita got happy mani and raman had fight ishita said sorry to Raman ishita sent raman friendship request on facebook but he didn't accepted she sent him study material which help him in scoring good mark ishita gor happy ishita offered him to help in study he kept condition infront of her to help shagun and Ashok too she discussed with her friends finally they agreed for group studies slowly they all came close but still raman didn't accepted ishitas friendship felt bad for ishita her mother is not nice hope raman will accept ishitas friendship soon

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