The university 2: Campus stroll

Piyush: You never told me.

Akash: About what now?

Piyush: About her stream.

Akash: Technical branch.

Piyush: Nice, but doesn't technical department run for four years?

Akash: Yeah, it does. But she wanted to do B-tech, she has a very keen interest in computer science.

Piyush: So she is a computer freak like you. Now it makes sense why she fell for you.

Akash: Intelligent people, that's what we are, shit face. Don't forget I am the root for our mission.

Piyush: Ya, you sure are, for our mission too. Where is her class anyway?

Mia and Moon were walking before them.

Mia: The tech branch is in the other building. You will find the person you are looking for there.

Akash: Shouldn't we see the principal first?

Mia: His office in the first building.

Piyush: First means this building right?

Mia: Yes, this way.

Piyush: You never told me her name, Akash.

Akash: You never asked.

Piyush: Actually, I did, right now. You cannot give a straight answer, can you?

Akash: The thing you did, whenever I remember it pisses me off. I just feel like kicking your nuts out of your sack.

Piyush: Why, you crazy son of a, I coming with you, why the hell are you still being rude? Is that girl more important than me?

Akash: No, she is not. But she doesn't annoy me like you do.

Piyush: Like you don't annoy me, crazy termite.

Akash: You are termite, fuckin asshole.

Moon: Is something wrong with you, Mia?

Mia: Me, no, I am fine.

Moon: You keep rubbing your right hand. Did you get hurt or something? Don't tell me, you got it when I hit you.

Mia: No, it's not your fault.

Moon: Show me, what is it then?

Mia: Nothing,

Moon:Let me see, I feel very uneasy because of it. Give me a look.

Mia: (shows her hand) See, nothing, I told you.

Moon:(touches her hand, twists it to find something) Looks alright. Why you keep rubbing it like that?

Mia: There is a sensation emerging from this part. I don't know why, but it feels unexpectedly comforting. I just can't shake it off.

Moon: Why, it is a good thing. It is not a disease then, good grief. Here I thought you got sick or something.

Mia: Getting ill is not my type.

Moon: Oh yeah, same as me. Especially, the cold, I don't seem to catch it, even if I stay in extreme cold conditions.

Mia: Peculiar! Well, I am not that immune but I am good at fighting small sicknesses like those.

Moon: Fighting! How do you do that?

Mia: Exercising, running, and playing.

Moon: Wow, can I do it with you too?

Mia: Yeah, why not.

Moon: Well, I am not very familiar with your games. I will be glad if you thought me how to play.

Mia: (smiles) Ofcourse,

Piyush: Take, take your hand out my shirt, crazy fuck.

Akash: Don't ever try to call me computer freak again.

Piyush: You are ripping of my button, God no.

Mia: We are here.

Moon: Will you two take it easy?

Piyush: It's him.

Akash:(pulls out his hand) He wouldn't shut up.

Moon: What did we even come here to do?

Piyush:(coughs) Yeah! sorry. Let's go.

Piyush and Moon walked into the principal's office.

Akash:(fixes his collar) Sorry, you had to see that. He sometimes infuriates me to the very extent.

Mia: He is your friend, isn't he?

Akash: Ya, one of the best too.

Mia: Then, it is one of the most common thing to do.

Akash: Please!

Mia: You want to meet someone in the technical department?

Akash: Ya, I am not sure if she has come today or not.

Mia: Is she a first year too?

Akash: Ya, she is. We joined together.

Mia: Then I might know her, what's her name?

Akash: Lily,

Mia: Lily Shah!?

Akash: Yeah, Shah, she lives in this city.

Mia: Her house is not very far from mine. I met her this morning, she came with us.

Akash: This means she is not absent. Thank god!

Mia: How do you know her?

Akash: We met with each other in an electronic exhibition centre when I was in high school. She and I stumbled upon the same product which was the only one left in the stock.

Mia: So, you let her buy that.

Akash: No, now why would I do that?

Mia: That's what most boys do.

Akash: Nah! We agreed to purchase it together.

Mia: Together, means you shared it among yourselves.

Akash: She came up with that idea and I agreed. Actually, I didn't wanna let it go.

Mia: It seems like her, alright. She does come up with some crazy ideas. What was the product anyway, some kind of computer part or something?

Akash: They were just a set of old programming CDs, I needed them to study for coding and so did she.

Mia: So, what's your relationship with her?

Akash: You didn't get it, come on.

Mia:( smiles) All right, I get it. So what does Piyush has do with her?

Akash: That bastard, oh sorry, I mean he sent her a message using my phone and now she is mad at me.

Mia: Oh my, what did he sent her?

Akash: You better not ask.

Mia: Send nudes?

Akash: (surprised)How do you know?

Mia: (laughs)!

Akash: What!

Mia: She never saw that message.

Akash: Huh!??

Mia: Lavangi was using her phone when you, I mean Piyush sent the message. We were at her home, discussing about the university. She went out for a while when the message popped up. Lavangi took the phone and read it replying you with I hate you.

Akash: Holy shit, Tell me she didn't tell Lily anything about this.

Mia: No, no one did. We deleted the message and decided not to tell her about it.

Akash: Great, phew! I thought my program was about to be terminated.

Mia:(laughs) You sure do deserve to be her partner.

Akash: Partner!?

Mia: Thats how your contact has been saved in her mobile.

Akash: Is that so? She is just, very adorable.

Mia: She is.

Akash: Please don't disclose anything we talked about here to anyone.

Mia: Yeah, it will be our secret. Let's keep it between us.

Akash: You are very nice( raises his fist with its back towards her).

Mia: What's this?

Akash: Raise your hand like I did.

Mia: Ok,(raises her hand with back of the fist facing Akash).

Akash: (gives a gentle touch to her back fist) Done.

Mia: What was that?

Akash: We call it, the tag of trust.

Mia: Tag of trust!?

Akash: The thing which was supposed to be done by only me, is now a job for both of us to finish it together. It is a sign of great trust.

Mia: Wow! sounds like a big deal.

Akash: Yup, that's what keep us three together.

Mia: Us three!?

Akash: Me, Piyush and G-one. It's our invention to remind us of that we are a family.

Mia: G-one, (rubs her hand)

Akash: Ok, enough with this, I might have bored you little I think.

Mia: No, you didn't.

Akash: Then why did you become so serious all of a sudden?Rubbing your hand like that.

Mia: No, it is not because of you, it is just itching a little.

Akash: Are you about to slap me?(cover his face).

Mia: No, why would I do that? Without any reason.

Akash: No, that's what people say when they are about chop somebody.

Mia: (laughs)

Piyush: Sir, (peeps through the door) may I,

Principal: Yes, come in.

Moon: (follows Piyush and bows)

Piyush: Sir, myself Piyush and she is,

Principal: Moon, right. Good to have you two here. I already had a talk with your father. I have arranged everything for her, she just need to sign on the form, and then she can go take the classes.

Piyush: Thankyou sir, I appreciate it. But, sir, don't you require any type of proof like ID or something.

Principal: No need to worry about it. Your father has already provided us with enough information. And moreover, this is a private institution, we don't require that many paperwork. We can make some special arrangements.

Piyush: I am very grateful sir, Moon, (indicates her to make a signature).

Principal: You and your other friends, what were their names again?

Piyush: G-one and Akash, sir.

Principal: Ya, them, I saw your exam results, you three did better than most of the students. For past three years, nobody did that good in the entrance exams. I expect you all to perform the same in the future.

Piyush: Ofcourse sir, we won't disappoint you.

Principal: You better not. Now you can go.

Piyush: Thankyou sir, have a good day. Moon!

Moon: Good day sir.

They walk out.

Mia: Anyway, Akash, I wanted to ask you something.

Akash: Yes, what is it?

Mia: It is about G-one.

Akash: What about him?

Mia: Is G-one....

Piyush and Moon arrive,

Piyush: Hey guys, all done.

Akash: What did he say?

Piyush: Nothing, he just signed in Moon, that's all.

Akash: Atleast that's done.

Piyush: Now let's go see your girlfriend.

Akash: No need, it is settled.

Piyush: Settled, how? Just a few minutes ago you were jumping out like a popcorn.

Akash: Ya, it's cool now. There is no need for you to apologise to her anymore.

Moon: What are you both talking both? Who is that girlfriend?

Piyush: Whatever, I wanna see her. Let's go and introduce me to her.

Akash: Maybe, next time. The class is about to start.

Piyush: We still got plenty of time left. We can make it.

Mia: Let's go Akash, I will show the campus around on the way too. Come on.

Akash: If you say so. Fine!

Moon: Should we get G-one too?

Piyush: He will get his chance next time. You never told me her name, did you?

Mia and Akash: Lily,

Piyush: Lily! wait, Mia, you already know.

Mia: We just had a little chat while you two went to see the principal.

Piyush: You two are already good friends it seems.

Akash: No, she was curious about who were we looking for, so I told her. And fortunately, she is acquainted with her.

Piyush: (Whispers) You didn't tell her about what I did, did you?

Mia: Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.

Piyush:(raises his fist in anger) Why you crazy shit,

Akash: It just slipped out of my mouth. I am sorry.

Piyush: What is the reason for which you are stopping me to see her?

Akash: (whispers in Piyush's ear)

Moon: Is Lily your friend, Mia?

Mia: Ya, she is. You will be glad to meet her too.

Piyush: Mia did that. She didn't even know who sent it then why?

Mia: No girl like such a comment, Mr Piyush. I bet she would have been very depressed if she had read that message coming from her partner.

Piyush: It was a mistake, the autocorrect feature really sucks. I am sorry.

Mia: Ya, I know. But let's keep this between us. Ok, Lavangi and Simar, both are looking for her partner for sending her such a vile message.

Akash and Piyush: (gulp)

Moon: What is this all about? Mia!?

Mia: This is their business. You don't need to get a headache over it. Let them deal with it.

Moon: I might be able to help.

Mia: They don't need help, trust me. They just need to understand the situation here.

Moon: But maybe,

Mia: Look, that corridor leads to the second building. Come(pulls Moon with her).

Akash: They are looking for us.

Piyush: Not us, Man, you, you are her partner.

Akash: If they found me, they would eventually get you in too. Don't you understand, dickhead?

Piyush: Only if you decide to stab me in the back.

Akash: So, you want me to take the sword in my throat for your mistake.

Piyush: Okay, let's not reveal that the person behind the name partner is you.

Akash: That's what I was trying to say.

Piyush: Better let him stay anonymous.

Akash: That's what I was trying to say.

Mia: Boys, keep up.

Akash: Right behind you.