Intimacy - Part 3

The term holidays came to an end and the school reopened. It's a nervous and anxious day for all. The class is expected to be filled with extreme emotions of happiness and sorrow. The term results are going to be out. The class teacher brought with her a big bundle of answer sheets. She started giving out the sheets and the class remained so silent than ever. There was one more reason behind this tide of nervousness. The class was already divided into four groups called Team Air, Team Water, Team Earth and Team Fire. The groups and its members were retained from High School, except that the leader of Team Earth is Aarthi. Besides, her team consisted of all her dearest buddies.

The students were grouped and points were awarded for their every achievement. Be it academics, sports or extracurricular activity, students were encouraged to participate and points were awarded to their respective group. The team that secured the maximum number of points at the end of each year wins the prize of the year. This is purely done to create a healthy competition among students and to bring out the hidden talents. And it actually worked.

At the end of the day, the marks of all members from each group were averaged and points were awarded. This time Team Earth is leading as Aarthi and her friends scored well in the exam. All time toppers, Team Fire faced a setback. Aarthi, leader of Team Earth was called to the dias and everyone applauded. She was very happy and that could be seen clearly on her face, but she noticed that Rakesh kept staring at her with an outraging anger and did not bother to move a muscle. She felt a little uncomfortable, but still maintained her poise.

Rakesh is the leader of Team Fire. He never faced a setback in the past three years and was very boastful about it. He is the tallest one in the class, closer to six feet. His looks will draw anyone to certify him the sweetest person. There will be touch of neatness in his dressing and one can hardly find his shoes without shine. He smelled fresh always and his hair would seem like it wouldn't grow beyond its predefined shape and size.

The very feeling of losing, made Rakesh frustrated. He is not good at hiding his emotions and he never wanted to hide them either. Soon after a while, Aarthi saw him laughing and cracking jokes with his friends. But when he saw Aarthi passing by him, his laughter vanished instantly and pique spread all over his face. His mercurial temperament puzzled Aarthi.

"Dude are you OK? Why do you lose temper man? It's all in the game", said his friend.

"I wouldn't have lost anything if you have scored better marks or at least passed in the four subjects out of five", replied Rakesh sarcastically and shut his friend's mouth instantly.

He has higher degree of sarcasm, but still everyone loved him for he was an honest guy and a friend in need.

After few weeks, the school was gearing up for sports meet and this time Rakesh was determined to pull more points to his team. He is an all rounder. He is a Jack of all trades. He and his team participated in all activities and bagged many prizes with ease. And Rakesh inturn pocketed many points for his Team and is in lead now. Since then Rakesh gave a mocking smile to Aarthi and teased her, whenever possible.

Podhuvaaga En Manasu Thangam
Oru Pottiyinnu Vandhu Vittaa Singam
Unmaiye Solven, Nalladhe Seiven

Vetri Mel Vetri Varum

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