Aradhya was ranting all the way while returning to her home about the embarassing situation she faced today , Aradhya " maramanda maramanda ipdi poi avanta matikitome , ayyo pochu pochu .... ini epdi avana paakuradhu aandava" and the moment her eyes landed on the record note lying in her basket she mentally slapped herself while here Viplav was in clooud nine thinking of what happened that day. Viplav was enjoying every bit of this phase and felt even excited by knowing that she was equally into this. As soon as he went to his home, he had a hot shower, and he was welcomed by his mother's warm smile and a plate of hot snacks before him.

He got it and plopped into his beanbag and switched on the fm to be welcomed by his favourite sunmusic . The VJ anjana and manimegalai started off with " hello vanakkam and welcome innaiku sunmusicla neenga keka poradhu first love special.... "

Aradhya was sharping the pencil for nth number of time while drawing the record and that's when this phrase caught her attention, and she turned her head towards the television.

Vj anjana " first love ... namma ellar vaazhkailayume romba maraka mudiyaadha oru vishayama irundhurukum neenga enna solreenga mani "

Mani " adhu enga inga iruku nextu "

Vj anjana " so ungaloda marakka mudiyaadha kaadhal anubavangala engaloda share pannunga idho ungalukaaga indha segmentin mudhal paadal "

vayadhu vaa vaa solgiradhu

iniyum thadai enna ketkiradhu

unakum enakum mathiyile

oru madhil suvar dhaan ingu ezhugiradhu

Viplav was smiling looking at the tv and that's when his father switched off the tv stating " ipdi kandadha paathu dhaa pasanga kettu poradhu " and turned to Viplav while he stood from the bean bag with his eyes down and his father came near him saying " tv paathadhu podhum indha rendu varusham olunga padichu marks edukura vazhiya paar. basket ball practice ozhunga poriya  " 

to which he nodded telling " poren pa ..." 

His father looked at him with a straight face and said " padipulayum sportslayum mattum dhaan concentration irukanum puriyudha ?" 

to which he replied "o... ok pa " and his father went in after which Viplav released the breath, he was holding all this while and switched off the tv with a sigh.

Aradhya smiled to the lyrics of the songs simultaneously while increasing the volume and started drawing the record with concentration synching in with the lyrics.

The following morning, Aradhya secured her bicycle in the parking lot, noticing Viplav's already in place. Glancing at her watch, she deduced he'd be amidst his sports practice. As she approached the field, she observed Viplav, engrossed in a practice session, perfecting his shooting under his coach's guidance. Hidden in the cool shade of a tree, Aradhya's gaze was locked onto him. His tall, lean figure, glistening with sweat, effortlessly sent ball after ball through the hoop, a sight that enthralled her.

Completing his drills, Viplav turned to catch Aradhya's admiring stare, her arms clutching the record book to her chest, chin resting atop it, prompting a broad smile to spread across his face. He gestured 'five minutes' before joining his teammates for the coach's debrief.. 

Coach " boys we are about to compete with all high schools in south zone level in clusters sports meet. We have less than 2 weeks of time and I would require your at most dedication to bag this trophy and... this would also be a golden opportunity for you guys to get into national level sports meet. Provided that we have Viplav and Rakshan under 15 national players in our team we should work even hard to continue the legacy. Keep that in mind while practicing. Now you might go. " 

Viplav nodded and jogged over to Aradhya, both wearing smiles. As he approached, Aradhya straightened up and met his gaze with a grin. Viplav reached out towards her hip, prompting her eyes to widen in surprise, eliciting a chuckle from him. He then grabbed her water bottle from the side and took a hearty gulp, still smiling, while she inwardly chastised herself for her earlier reaction.

viplav " varanjiya illa kudutha maadhiriye kondtu vandhurukiya?"

Aradhya frowned and said " adhellaam onnumilla indhaanga unga record eludhiyadhu " and extended the note to him which he got with a smirk and said " thank you madam. panna maatanu nenache . " And extended a diary milk chocolate to her from his packet which she looked with amusement and then got from him as he actioned to take it. 

Aradhya smiled after receiving it and said " edho oru dhadava paavamachenu panne marubadi marubadi kuduka koodadhu " by extending her index finger while he looked at her index finger sarcastically and said " ok innaiku chemistry record iruku eduthutu poiru " and went without turning back. 

Aradhya raised her hand and shouted " mudiyaadhu " to which Viplav turned and said " evening cycle parkingla vaangiko " which made her helpless and she walked towards her class stomping her foot hardly which made him let out a chuckle. 

The week was proceeding with him giving her record note and her writing it though she frowned before him she did complete the work and filled her collection notebook with the covers of diary milk wrappers which grew into an unspoken custom between both of them.  

Days were passing as usual, and it was the D Day of clusters sports meet. Aradhya was participating in badminton tournament and Viplav was captain of basketball team. The students should arrange their own transport for return while school bus would pick them up for the event which wasn't settling well with most of the parents, yet they had to agree it.Boys and girls were split up in two different bus for the event from the school and Aradhya was feeling nervous about her match and was pacing here and there restlessly. Viplav who was discussing strategies with his teammates noted it and once he was done, he went near Aradhya with basket ball and pump which they brought along with them for spot practice and called " oii " 

Aradhya looked at him and asked " enna ?" 

Viplav replied " basket ballla kaathu pathala help pannu " 

Aradhya sighed and said " indha groundla naa mattum dhaa kedachena en eppo paaru enna koopdra " 

Viplav looked at her and said " en unaku theriyaadha ?" 

To which her stomach developed invisible knots and she helped him without a word . Viplav noted her restless face while getting the basketball from her and said " indha tensionoda velayaanda courtkulla pogelaye your defeat would be determined ... it's time to face the ball not your fear ..." which made her look at him and that one firm look from him did boost her confidence and she let out a long breath composing herself before getting into the court . Though she made her way to the finals it was not her day and she was rewarded with a silver medal while the basketball team won its trophy . 

It was 6 in the evening and the teachers were segregating the students according to the area they come from and were helping them in getting into the bus . Viplav , Aradhya , Rakshan and few other students were into the bus and Viplav took the windowseat behind Aradhya . 

The other girl who was Aradhya's classmate started sleeping the moment she got into the bus and it made it way easy for them to talk . 

Viplav " oru congrats kooda illa?"

Aradhya " congrats " 

Viplav " ketaa dhaa solluviya ?" 

Aradhya " kekaama en sollanu ?" 

Viplav " ipdi pesna epdi ?" 

Aradhya " verepdi pesanu " 

Viplav glared at her and and turned telling " podi loosu " to which Aradhya turned and glared telling " vaadi podi koopdaadha " 

Viplav smirked and said " idhuku mattum vandhuruviye " 

Aradhya turned to the other side and smiled which was never unnoticed by Viplav . She turned to his side and said " seri seri congrats moonja apdi vaikaadha  " 

Viplav smiled and said " unakum congrats. " 

His fingers, wrapped around the support bar of the bus, brushed against her hair, and his scent, mingled with the proximity of barely a foot, sent butterflies fluttering in both their stomachs. The gentle breeze was a balm to their smoldering emotions, a feeling beyond words. The bus, filled with the sounds of vintage melodies, saw Viplav resting his head against the front support bar while she leaned back. A subtle touch sparked an electric connection between their bodies, and they welcomed it. They savored this fleeting joy, fully aware of its ephemeral nature.

Yaavum Pudhidhaai Theriyum Vayadhu
Yaavum Azhagaai Vizhyil Vizhyil Thrigiradhey
Netru En Kaadhile Ketta Paadale
Vearena Maariye Ketpadho Saridhaana?

Saridhaana Muraidhaana
Ithu Naana Naana Naana?
Viduvena Ezhuvena
Ini Naanaum Naanum Naana? 

Nenjam thadumarum Paruvam Ithuvo
Pengal Paarthaal
Lesa Idhayam Ganakiradho.
Thozhanin Kaadhali Thozhiya Thangaya
Rendume Illaiya Kelviye Saridhaana?

Azhagana Kirukkal Naan
Mudivilla Theruvum Naan
Kulir Kaattrin Kurumbum Naan
Inimaele..