All those who have completed their assignments got up and submitted them and signed the submission form. Abhishek did not notice Shubman did not submit.

Meanwhile Shubman was really scared, his assignment was torn apart by Ishan and the guy just gave a smirk while he was coming back after submitting his own file.

Ishan came and just sat beside Shubman who had his head down.

"What happened Gill? Why are you sad? Did you forget to do your assignment?" Ishan retorted and Shubman looked at him with a frown on his lips.

"Why did you have to do this?" Shubman muttered his eyes slightly red because of all the crying he did on Ishan's feet earlier.

"What did I do?" Ishan shrugged and Shubman glared at him for a second before just putting his head down on his desk.

He didn't want to fight back with Ishan knowing what all the boy could do.

He almost got Shubman rusticated but Abhishek saved him. If that wasn't enough he tore his assignment and now Shubman is going to have to re-appear for the semester. This was not something he could afford at all. Shubman got into the college because of scholarship and now because of this he was going to lose his scholarship. On top of that, he wasn't confident that his middle class father could afford the fee for such an expensive institute. In short, he was doomed.

"Come on Gill, don't be lanky. The first class has just started and you are sleeping already? First you didn't submit such an important assignment and now you are not even paying attention to the class. Seems like you don't want to be in college anymore." Ishan gave a lopsided grin but Shubman ignored him while still keeping his head down and silently letting his tears flow down.

He didn't make any noise while crying because he didn't want any attention towards him. But his emotions were all over the place. Once the result will be announced he will lose his scholarship. Ishan finally did what he told him, he didn't let Shubman stay in the college. He ruined his dream, his future, his everything.

His family would be disappointed in him only because Ishan wanted some fun. He played with a guy's future because he wanted some fun. Was really all of it was a joke for Ishan Kishan?

"You look so cute while crying and I love it when I am the reason for your crying Shubman." Ishan husked out just beside his ear and patted his head. Shubman tried to remove his hand but then Ishan just gripped onto his hair tighter.

"Don't you dare, I will do whatever I want to with you. You don't have any say in it, Gill." Ishan said in a dark tone and patted his head one more time before focusing on the lecture.

Shubman couldn't focus on the lecture at all.

-

"Why are you still sitting in the class? Come it's lunch break Shubi." Abhishek said pulling Shubman who didn't budge.

"I want to stay in the class for a while, you go and have lunch." Shubman said, focusing on the textbook in front of him.

"Bhai itna padega toh pagal ho jayega. Chal naa," Abhishek huffed but then halted when he saw Shubman's expressions clearly.

[You will get mad if you study this much.]

"Shub...did something happen? Did that Ishan do something? I shouldn't have let him sit with you. I am so sorry yaar. Tell me what did he do, abhi uski khair leta hu," Abhishek scoffed.

"Kuch nahi hua, tu chodd na. Mujhe bas padhna hai thodi der ke liye. Tu jaa jaake lunch karle."

[Nothing happened. I have to study for sometime. You go and have lunch.]

"Tujhe lagta hai main tujhe aise chod dunga? Tu nahi jaayega toh main bhi yahi betha rahunga pura time." Abhishek humphed sitting down beside Shubman.

[You think I will go leaving you alone? If you won't go? I will also sit here the whole time.]

They sat down in silence for a few minutes. Abhishek didn't ask him once what was wrong but didn't move an inch. True to his words, he could have sat there whole day beside his best friend inspite of being hungry silently without even asking anything till the latter was not ready to tell. That's who Abhishek is. Once he made a friend, he would never leave his back. But of course, Shubman was no less. He couldn't let his friend famish due to hunger that also because of him. He wasn't selfish.

"Please Abhi, I don't want you to starve because of me." Shubman sighed looking at him.

"And I don't want you to be like this. Tell me Shubi, what happened? What did those rascals do?"

"Bataya toh ki kuch nahi hua. Bass bhookh nhi hai mujhe."

[I told you there is nothing. I am just not hungry.]

"Phir mujhe bhi bhookh nahi hai."

[Ok then I am also not hungry.]

"Abhi, tujhe pata hai na jab tu lunch nahi karta phir kaise tujhe pura din chakkar aate hai aur headache hota rehta hai."

[You know right if you don't have lunch, you keep feeling dizzy whole day and get headache.]

"Aur tujhe ye bhi toh pata hai na jab tu mujhse cheeze chupata hai toh kese mujhe teri fikar hone lag jaati hai." Abhishek retorted, making Shubman sigh out loud before hugging Abhishek.

[And you also know right that I get worried when I hide things from you.]

Abhishek hugged him back patting his back.

"My scholarship is gone, I will be kicked out of the college." Shubman muttered on Abhishek's shoulder, making him freeze.

"W-what? Why? How?" Abhishek quickly pulled away looking at Shubman in the eyes who looked down at his lap.

"Ishan tore my assignment. I asked the teacher for some extra time but she denied. I will have to reappear this semester but I can't afford that. The management has already given me one warning so now after the result they will definitely take away my scholarship."

"Why did you not tell me before?!" Abhishek gasped getting up.

"Wait where are you going?" Shubman furrowed his eyebrows.

"To submit your assignment." Abhishek said and started to walk out but Shubman pulled him back.

"What are you saying?"

"Bitch, you wrote the assignment for me by staying up all night even when I was scolding you. If you can do this for me then I can also re-appear for one semester." Abhishek retorted.

"Wait, what do you mean?"

"I am going to the faculty room, cut out my name and submit that assignment under your name." Abhishek shrugged while walking out of the room as it was a no big deal and Shubman quickly followed him.

"No Abhi! You can't do that. The assignment was yours. I can't let you reappear because of me."

"The assignment is yours, you wrote it. I was already going to reappear okay. And besides, it won't affect me if I re-appear for one semester. But you will be kicked out of the college. So I am not letting that happen." Abhishek said while staring at Shubman who was trying to hold him back but Abhishek just kept walking towards the faculty room.

Everyone in the corridor looked at the duo funnily. With the way Shubman was holding him back but Abhishek forced him so now they were sliding in the corridor.

"Listen Abhi, I will try to get a small extension. I am sure she will listen to me if I try again."

"Nope, I know her. She would never. And if she does then I can submit my assignment. You are still going to have your assignment submitted by today only-" Abhishek said but halted when he accidentally collided with someone.

He looked in front to see Swami standing with his arms crossed.

"Andha hai kya? Dekh kar nahi chal sakta." Swami retorted. Aditi rolled her eyes at Abhishek and Shubman.

[Are you blind? Can't you see while walking?]

Abhishek frowned at them. How can they all just walk so freely after playing someone's whole career like it was nothing. Maybe it actually was nothing. All of them were from rich families and money was the reason for their admissions and not the hard work, the blood and sweat other guys had shed to reach the position. So they would never know any of that.

"Andha hona phir bhi better hoga tumhare jaise asshole banne se toh." Abhishek snapped.

[It's better to be blind than being asshole like you.]

A few murmurs broke out as a few students looked at how Abhishek just talked back with them.

"Kya bola tu?" Swami growled, pulling Abhishek by his collar.

[What did you say?]

"Sunai nahi diya? Behra bhi hai asshole hone ke saath kya," Abhishek didn't back away.

[Can't you listen? Are you deaf along with being an asshole?]

If they can't care for someone's future then why should he care for the scoundrel's reputation.

"Zyada jeebh chal rahi hai teri." Swami snapped, pushing him to the wall.

[Aren't you speaking a lot?]

Loud murmurs broke out as students gathered around.

"Ab phirse bol kar dikha," Swami huffed, punching him square in the jaw.

[Try speaking again.]

Abhishek groaned at the impact, his head hitting the wall with a loud thud.

"Please stop!" Shubman squeaked coming in between.

"Chal be side hatt," Tilak retorted, pushing aside so Swami could focus on Abhishek.

[Get aside.]

"Ab bol be, kya bol raha tha. Ab jeebh nahi chalani?" Swami snorted, pressing onto the bruise forming on his jaw.

[Now speak up what you were saying. Now your tongue ain't working?]

"Aah," Abhishek hissed.

"Bass karo lado matt yaha," Ishan came running with Mayank when they got to know about what was happening in the corridor.

[Stop don't fight here.]

"Yarr vo khud pange lene aaya tha. Dekh sorry Mayank but he deserved it. Agar tujh-" Swami said but got interjected by Mayank.

[He himself called it upon himself. I am sorry Mayank but he deserved it.]

"Mujhe koi dikkat nahi hai. Jo karna hai karo kisi ke bhi saath." Mayank said emotionally not even sparing a glance at Abhishek and walked away.

[I have no problem. Do whatever you guys want to with whosoever.]

"Mayank ko bhi koi dikkat nahi, tujhe kyu dikkat hai yar Ish." Swami huffed not letting go off Abhishek who was now focusing on Mayank's retreating figure. He didn't even come to save him.

[Mayank also has no problem. What problem do yo have Ish?]

He always used to come helping him whenever he fought with his friends. Then why didn't he look at him even for a second.

One more punch landed at his jaw but this time it didn't hurt much as his focus was somewhere else, on the figure which was just walking away without even looking at him for once. And that thing hurt him more than the punches Swami was throwing at him.

"Bass kar yar, tune promise kara tha ladai nahi karega." Ishan said, pulling him back.

[Leave it dude. You promised you won't ever fight again.]

"But he deserves it, tujhe pata hai isne kya bulaya hai mujhe?" Swami scoffed.

[But he deserves it. You know what he called me?]

"I know bhai but, please baat ko samajh. Sab dekh rahe hai, wese hi maa naraz hai agar unhe pata chala toh nii bachayegi." Ishan murmured lowly and Swami.

[I know but please try to understand. Everyone is watching. Mom is also angry. She won't help this time if we got into any problem.]

"Sorry bhai, pata nahi tha ki tera kuch scene chal raha hai. Tere liye dikkat nahi khadi karni thi."

[Sorry bro. I was not aware.]

"Koi nahi bhai, but abse nahi ladega."

[It's ok bro but from now no fights.]

"Pakka," Swami muttered and then focused back to Abhishek who was looking at the end of the hallway for some reason.

[Done]

"Sun be, abhi jaane de raha hu iska matlab ye nahi ki maaf kar diya tujhe maine. Agli baar dikha na toh isse bhi bura haal kar dunga." Swami sneered and Abhishek didn't pay any heed to him, still thinking about why Mayank didn't came to him.

[Listen. I am letting you go this time but don't think I have forgiven you. From next time I won't leave you.]

"Himmat toh de-"

[Look at him confidence.]

"Chodd na isse yar, chal Mayank ke pass chalte hai. He didn't look good, even abhi bhi kese chala gaya tha bina kuch dhyaan diye." Aditi said, wrapping her hand around Swami's arm who nodded his head.

[Leave it. Let's go to Mayank. He wasn't looking good. Now also he just left without paying any attention.]

"You are right, let's go to Mayank."

"Mayank? What happened to him?" Abhishek asked and they all looked at him dumbly.

"Tu pagal wagal hai kya? Tujhe kyu batayenge hum? Jaa jaa ke apna kaam kar. Bada aaya Mayank ka haal chaal puchne wala." Ishan scoffed and Abhishek frowned walking away.

[Are you mad? Why should we tell you? Go and mind your buisness. Who are you to ask about Mayank?]

They all blinked at the strange behaviour of Abhishek.

Shubman also looked at him and just before he could walk after Abhishek he was pulled away by Ishan.

"Sun be Gill. Just because we let you go doesn't mean we will let you go every time. Tell your friend to be in his limits, if he again said or did anything to Swami or any of my friends then I will make sure he is also rusticated along with you." Ishan said.

"You wouldn't dare to do anything to him,"

"Oh really, wanna bet? It wouldn't take me more than two minutes to get both of your asses out of this fucking college. Get that shit inside your head." Ishan retorted.

"I-"

"Shubi," A voice called out and they both turned around only to find Sara standing behind them.

Sara's eyes met with Ishan and her eyes widened. Uh oh.

To be continued

Okk here is the chapter I promised. Longest one till now I am supposing. So please don't leave commenting. Do lemme know how it's going so far.

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