Chapter 02

Ooo a notification could it be? No just that one guy who keeps sending me reels knowing that I don't watch them.

Wait another notification, another reel? Uhh common dude not now. Oh wait it's not him.

It's ... It's.. Her. Jaanu. Wonder what the text is?

Jaanu: Hiiii

You are Liam from Grade 10, right? :)

What??? She knows me? She knows that I exist

Me(Liam): Hi

You are Jaanu right?

Jaanu: Yesss

What was tht electricity anniversary thing?

Shit My life is already at an end. Stay calm little soldier stay calm.

Me(Liam): Ohh that, That's nothing.

Jaanu: Ok...

Me(Liam) : Do we still have the choir item?

Jaanu: Oh yeah. If not all of that will be for nothing. Right?

Me(Liam): Phew Thank God

Jaanu: :)

Me(Liam): Soo... How did you know it was me?

Jaanu: Your name on WhatsApp or whatever that is. Why?

Me(Liam): Ohh yeah right. Sorry for being stupid.

Jaanu: Don't say sorry for that

Me(Liam): I have to go now. Bye

Jaanu: Byee. See you tomorrow

Liam, you had no reason to stop the conversation. Liam, Breath .Breath, Liam. That was just a normal online conversation. That was just a normal conversation.

Me: Selene! Selene! Selene!

1 hour later

Me: Selene!!!

Selene: Oh sorry, just saw your message. What is it got rejected already?

Me: No

Selene: She wasn't aware a person called Liam existed in this planet with water called Earth?

Me: No. Stop it

Selene: Dude, Just tell me then. Wait no way...

Did she say that she has a girl friend so leave her alone?

Me: Dude, just stop it.

Selene: Tell me!!!

Me: I did it.I had a successful conversation with her. And she knew that I existed and texted me "byeee, See you tomorrow"

Selene: No way Bro. I feel happy for you. Just kidding I'm pretty sure that was just normal. Don't get your hopes so high.

Me: That was so rude, dude.

Selene: I'm trying to help you. I'm a girl and you are a boy I know that but don't fall in that love trap I fell. True love is too rare in this world of lies. I just want you to be safe.

Me: Oii, that first line reminded me of a wrestling joke. That wasn't supposed to be a joke.

Selene: You watch wrestling? That's so unlike you.

Me: I don't. I just watched the meme.

Selene: k...

Me: It goes like "You are a boy in a man's world and I am a man who likes to play with boys. No no no."

Selene: Oh my God so funny. Lol

Me: Bruh. Anyway you coming tomorrow?

Selene: Yeah, You?

Me: Yeah I'm coming. I need to see her.

Selene: Really? That's the reason? Come on dude

Me: See you tomorrow. Bye

Selene: You too. Bye

Ohh Jaanu How could I ever stop thinking about you. I wonder if I'm doing the right thing. Maybe I shouldn't love you as much as I do. Maybe it's similar to the way the world operates.

If it rains too much it will flood,

If it shines too much it will lead to a drought,

Ohh Jaanu, Maybe I shouldn't love you too much or that will lead to a disaster that I can't bare, A disaster I will not be able to bare.

"Liam! Come and eat !" Mom scolded. "Wait, mom I'm coming" I replied.

The next day

Good morninggg Earth

Good morninggg Jaanu

(Imagination)

Jaanu: Good morning love. Did you sleep well?

"Liam! It's time to go to school" mom shouted breaking that perfect imaginative moment I had on my mind. "Wait.. I'm coming mom" I replied failing to take her out of my mind.

After arriving at school

During the second period

"Sometimes, all I think about is you

Late nights in the middle of June"

Why do hear a song that describes my life in a cringe voice. Ohh... Wait it's the guy who sings between classes ; AKA The Band Leader of our band. Yes, I know . But what else do you expect Liam? It's your damn school.

"James! You need to stop that right now. Stop ruining that perfect song dude. Don't make me hate that as well" I said while laughing.

(It's a pretty boyish thing to do. Believe me)

"Yeah Bro, you have ruined enough songs already" Isaac said laughing, joining this brand new conversation that I created.

"Come on guys. That was so perfect" James replied while laughing. "Want to hear another song then? Ok.. Hear I go"

"Oh no. Here it goes again" said Isaac and I together knowing what is coming next.

"Wait... I got the perfect song. Here I go"

"I found a love, for me

Darling just dive right in,

Follow my lead" he sang or to be more accurate he read in his squeaky voice.

"Oii James! I might have the perfect profession for you" I replied

"What being a singer? Aww, Thank you" James replied laughing that won't be my reply.

"Nope. Being the one and only overgrown rat who can sing" I replied laughing along with Isaac.

"I knew you would be violent but never expected you to be that violent bro" James replied laughing as he spoke.

"Want to head out for a bit while the teacher is not in the class?" Isaac asked. "You go first, I will come after some time" I replied.

"Ok, we are going. Don't complain that I didn't ask you" James said while leaving the class.

I wonder if she came today. I mean she did text me "See you tomorrow" yesterday.

Ohh wait... Hold on a second.. Is that Jaanu right there? Right under the mango tree? No way... God is really on my side these days.

Should I wave at her? No, Liam don't wave at her. What will her friends think? Control yourself Liam, don't ruin her life. Are you even sure she is waving at you?

Wait who is she waving at? Someone in our class? No, it can't be. I don't think that anyone in our class has a bond with her? No way... It can't be...