✦ 𝟏𝟎.𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐌𝐀 ✦

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I looked at the person, it was dhavit. He looked at me in concern, his eyebrows twisted together. He was about to ask me something when I said.

" Please, let's get out of here first. " He nodded and we walked to the cafeteria. Cafeteria was again empty as it was class time. We sat on a table and this time he sat beside me instead of front of me. He put his hand on my back and softly patted it.

" Calm down. Take deep breaths. " He instructed me and I followed. After like 5 minutes, my breathing came to normal. He stood up and took the order. I don't remember when he ordered. He slided the cup.

" Here is your caramel macchiato with extra caramel. " I smiled because he remembered. " Drink it, aarushi. You will feel better. " I nodded taking a sip.

" So, what happened ?? " He asked taking a sip from his.

I hesitated. " I have been bullied in my previous school. "

" It's okay, if you are not comfortable you don't have to tell me. " He interrupted me as I hesitated. I smiled how he was so understanding.

" It was my bestfriend who bullied me. " His eyes widened and I smiled a crooked smile. " She joined the new group and they told her I am hooking up with her boyfriend. " He listened to me carefully. He let out a breath as I finished.

" It's okay, I understand. Past trauma is horrifying. " He assured me putting a hand on my shoulder. " Life can be hard sometimes, aarushi. It's okay to feel low sometimes. You can cry, I won't judge. " He consoled me.

I was about to say something when my phone rang. It was nishit.

" Let me pick it." He said and I let him.

" I heard senior girls tried to bully you. Tell me, why did I give you phone ? You have my number, you have other three one's. Why didn't you call me ? If one more time I hear something like this happened and you didn't call me, you are - ? " Phone wasn't on speaker but his yelling voice reached my ears. He was about to threaten me when dhavit interrupted.

" What will you do, nishit ? " He said in a threatening way.

" What are you doing with her, dhavit ? "

" Doing exactly what you should have done."

" Where are you guys ?" He asked in a hurry.

" Cafeteria." Nishit cut the call. He passed me my phone.

" Don't worry, I am here. He won't be able to scold you." He said scrunching his nose.

After like 7 minutes, a sweaty nishit came into our sight. We both assumed he ran. He came to me. " Are you okay ?" He asked me and I didn't answer.

" Didn't I tell you to call me ? Why a small thing like this can't get in your mind ? " He scolded me and I looked at dhavit.

" Stop scolding Her. You are the one who caused trouble for Her. " Dhavit scolded him. He sat beside me, drinking water from my glass.

" I just wanted to take picture." He protested.

" Infront of everyone. Seriously, nishit !" This time I spoke, irritated and dhavit showed me a thumbs-up.

" I am sorry." He said, looking down.

" You guys continue, I have to go. " Dhavit stood up. " And don't you dare scold her." Nishit glared. " Call me, aarushi. If he scolds you." I nodded and he left.

A tear left my eyes as I thought of what would happen next. I know this is not the end and just a start. They failed today doesn't mean they will not try again. Nishit looked at me.

" I am really sorry. Please, don't cry. I will take care of it, I swear." He apologized. I couldn't help but believe him. He passed me a tissue, trying to wipe my tear. His eyes weren't blank today but concerned.

" I am going to my dorm, I will meet you in the library." I said and stood up. He didn't say anything and I left.

She left. Anger started to weld up in my chest and I took deep breaths to control it. How dare they ? I stood up and left for the black block where classes are held. I directly went to the senior's wing. I went inside the class, my hands in my pocket. Everyone looked at me including teacher.

" I want those girls out." I said when some girls narrowed their eyes. " NOW." i said louder and five girls in their baby sized skirt top stood and left the class. Terror filled their face.

" i heard you wanted to see me." I said as calmly as I could. They were scared enough to not say anything.

" Look, If this happens one more time. There will be dead bodies reaching your homes." I said in a deadly tone sounding extremely serious which I was. Their faces went pale and they nodded vigorously. I turned around and started to walk.

" Who is she even ? Three boys have threatened me since morning. Ahaan khurana, dhavit ahuja and now he. " I heard one of the girl saying. I smiled. Atleast cheatercock's son not that pathetic.

I was walking when my phone rang. I picked it and dhavit greeted me.

" You threatened them ? " I asked.

" Hmm. She is my friend."

" When did you guys become friends ?" I asked, a little irritated.

" When you were busy bullying her." He said. " Jealous ?"

" Why would I ? She is just my hostage. " I said narrowing my eyes.

" Ofcourse, she is. " He didn't sound convinced." You should not show your jealousy infront of everyone. It will cause an issue for her. " He said. He told me about her past trauma and I regretted. Shit ! Why did I do this ? She must've been scared.

" Why did you call me ?" I asked him.

" Ohh yess ! We are having a meeting at 7:30. Let's go home together. "

" Why ? Are they postponing the debut date ? " It's already late.

" No, they are doing it sooner. "

" Okay, see you."

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As long as I'm here,

No one can hurt you.

Hey hey hey !! My favourite part is going to start soon. I hope you liked the chapter. Bye guys....