chapter 17

The board examinations for the tenths were approaching. While Ruhan was determined to take commerce, Anshika had plans of pursuing science. Meanwhile due to their good conduct in school for a few months, their punishment was taken back and Ruhan and Anshika again started meeting each other regularly. But they had stopped going out to prepare for their exams, however, they would meet at the backgarden of the school everyday. They would stand holding hands and talking about their doings."It's been so long we haven't been out together.""You're right, Anshu, but we have to study for our exams now.""Yes, I know. Ruhan?""Yes?""What about after we finish school?""What about that?""I mean when we go to college, how will we meet each other. We can definitely bunk college, but I was thinking, whether we will get permission from our parents to be together.""What are you saying? They'll agree."He looked into her eyes and they got lost into each other for a while and came to senses with the ringing of the school bell.While getting out of school, Ruhan pulled Anshika by her hand."What's this Ruhan?""Let's go for ice cream.""That sounds very nice."Walking out of the school gates they headed towards the ice cream stall near the bus stop.Enjoying their delicacies, Ruhan walked with her till she got to the bus stop and went his way home.The days passed swiftly and school got over with an extremely grand leaving party for them. It was their study break before the boards. Anshika spent her days writing about her thoughts for Ruhan, while Ruhan had made a collage for her. The board exams got over and they passed with flying colours. Ruhan, Anshika,Siya and Aditya were quite excited to begin their eleventh grade in school. Few days before the school reopened, Anshika visited Siya's place for some preparations. Both the girls had opted for science during admission, while Ruhan and Aditya took up commerce. "Hey Anshu, come in!", Siya excitedly welcomed her friend inside.Sitting on the couch in her room, Anshika took out to show Siya what all she had made for Ruhan during the holidays."This is so cute Anshu! I wish you had made something like this for me as well.", she pouted."Oh do you love it so much? I'll surely make you something like this!""Now tell me what you've called me for?", Anshika said after sometime."I had to tell you something.""What?""It's that, I'm crushing on someone.""Who's he, Aditya?""No stupid! He is Ankit.""What? Ankit!""Yes.""I'm quite impressed. But do you know if he likes you back?""No, I don't really know about that.", she sat on her bed."Hey, listen, we'll figure that out in school and don't worry."Anshika got up to leave."Hey, don't tell this to anyone, please! Not even to Ruhan.""Yes, don't worry, I won't say that to anyone. You keep thinking about your darling Ankit."Making her blush, Anshika left her place. She was also excited on Siya falling in love and started following Ankit on social media to know more about him.