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" I tend to overanalyze everything, painting myself as the antagonist in every scenario. I remained in that state for the entire following week, silent, practically numb and lifeless. Eventually, I threw myself into my studies, aiming to break free from the cycle of overthinking. Before I knew it, I was immersed in intense studying for our pre-board exams, receiving accolades from everyone. Nishkarsh, on the other hand, continued to ignore me at school, as if nothing had transpired between us. We were essentially strangers, with that one incident defining his perception of me. Things seemed to settle, but my performance in the second math pre-board went down as I suffered headache during the exam. This led to me seeing the true sides of everyone they criticized me for my scores, even the kids who score nothing , questioning my unexpected dip in scores, even saying that I had scored below the average student in my class. My maths teacher said that I am being worse day by day and my father said I am not anymore the kid I once was, and my mother's harsh words pushed me to my breaking point..." I paused, tears welling up, as Tis gazed at me with sympathetic eyes."
"You've been through a lot---" he said quietly.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMBq0G6KQ14
"I then locked myself in my room and studied again. Once, while crying over something my teacher said, I accidentally cut myself with a cutter. It was painful, but the physical pain distracted me from the pain in my mind... So, I took the blade from my sharpener and it became my companion," I explained.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZ1nqENoug
"That's not right. You faced everything because you allowed it to happen," he retorted loudly.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRlGh0Q4OW
"So, what was I supposed to do, huh? Yell at my math teacher, or confront my father that I'm doing my best? Or tell Ayaan that despite hurting me deeply, I still care for him, huh?" I vented.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8nsCyYqblB
"No, you didn't have to do anything, but you didn't have to paint yourself as the villain," he responded.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEeqzIdqzt
"I-I don't know, everything felt like it was suffocating me. I can't trust anyone, and even now, walking down the streets, I fear someone will approach me and declare me worthless." Tears streamed down my face. "You can't understand how I felt. One wrong answer, one cut; two wrong answers, two cuts. It felt like I wasn't solving questions; they were complicating me," I confessed.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQuMtjie1pY
"It's okay, nothing happened, right? I know you've been through a lot, and trust me, give me your arm. I'll make those scars disappear. Don't cry like this; I don't know how to make a crying human happy," he reassured.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUiAzuuMpGn
"I won't cry anymore, but can you do something that will make me forget Ayaan forever?" she asked hesitantly.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QTZt2xoMH
"Forget? I can't do that, but yes, I can help you hate him forever," he replied firmly.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWwxdKN41J
I gazed into his eyes for a few moments before responding, "Yes, please. I actually want to dislike him."
"Alright, first show me your arm; these scars look quite severe."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmr3aXQkLvx
"And I wonder why everyone always believed me when I said I felt down and got these."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VP3f7ax1O
"They probably never cared; humans can be disgusting."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWf78ACNZ9
"Finally, you get it. Nobody cares about anybody else until they need something from them."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCZzCBW3Ur
"And even the thought of this is frightening."he replied.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxE5oT4Q2gb
As I extended my arm, he closed his eyes, and a green smoke enveloped my arm.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyjkzEtp3lD
"Will it truly heal?"348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMsHnXoADu
"Remember, kid, I can erase your scars but not your pain. So, make sure you don't do that again," he said in a very serious tone.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrOnGeWeE2
I Remained silent, gazing at the pond, without uttering a word as the scars on my arm vanished.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemZ2R0FFxY
"What? Don't you think you can stop hurting yourself?"He asked again.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5RPHlU5Cjl
"No, I can stop it. I know that, but I can't mend myself; something inside me is broken."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2UJCJT4eQ
"You don't have to do that. It will happen in time; just live," he comforted, his eyes meeting mine.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmiuQR7IGk
"H-how can I hate him?"348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhluWWzjAdR
"Hmm... Want to see him naked?"348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbL08B97LX
"What???" I exclaimed in shock.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13qBlW7ozg
"I was just joking, hahaha. And look at you, you fell for it."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwT4voaITx
"Yuck, what kind of joke was that?"348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvlchPMwEC
"Here," he said before closing his eyes, muttering something under his breath, "turn around."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QZxRgrVf2
I turned to see Ayaan.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5TMvgl3s4m
"Is this like a wax figure?"348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUTIZpQWWo
"Kind of, but you can direct all your anger at this statue," he said, smirking.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EjwSKtMvC
"Oh," as I lunged towards the statue and touched its cheek.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6lLysXhBj
"Kiddo, if I were in your shoes, I'd be smashing that statue by now instead of just poking its cheek."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3wLwbPZY7
"Yeah, you're right. Despite his handsome face, he made my life hell," I said as I punched him.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKzcnrhMBE
"Kill him," he commanded.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrrj5ybBsth
"Y-yes," I stuttered, unleashing a flurry of punches and slaps on the statue. "This one's for hurting me," I exclaimed with each blow, "and this one's for damaging my mental health," my anger fueling each strike.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡodmaBKxwVe
"Want me to make more people?" He inquired.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡscwIdECova
"Yes, Pankti, Arth," I echoed.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLpWgGUore5
"I haven't seen them, little human," he replied in a somber tone.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZZgU8e6zh
"Fine, I'll introduce you to them," I retorted.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuRL8EMcG1L
"No need, focus on destroying this human first," he insisted, as I continued my assault on the replica of Ayaan for several more minutes.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfamV7rS02k
Exhausted, I rested, hands on my knees, feeling drained like an athlete after a grueling race.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzADw68kUH6
"Feeling relieved?" he taunted with a smirk.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT35V7tgmpC
"Yes, but I can't bring myself to hate him," I confessed.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ25B4qwGRfO
"You will, mark my words. In a few days, you'll come to despise everyone," he predicted ominously.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTqBsJ8qiu3
"What? Everyone?" I gasped, taken aback by his dark prophecy.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxBOn2KZRKQ
"Yes, you'll soon understand the harsh reality of this world. Just wait a bit longer," he concluded with a chilling certainty.
I stood there, lost for words, unsure how to respond.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1FEk9s4ucO
"Hey, you gotta change your ways, kid. Being a victim won't get you anywhere. Become the hunter, or you'll be the one getting hunted," he advised, stepping closer.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgU883xoYxG
"I... I don't get what you mean," I stammered.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhirQ08PJla
"You'll figure it out, don't sweat it," he reassured me.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡirKaiGpvL0
"It's been about an hour since we left Earth. Should we head back?" I asked, feeling a bit disoriented.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4oDpu9rXo
"Yeah, we should go back. Time moves differently here, so it'll probably be morning when we return," he explained.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfug9PVMAks
"What?!" I exclaimed in confusion.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRNiQ7IbIY
"Yeah, when you were chosen, I think the creator froze time. That's why when we went back, it was still the same day and hour," he clarified.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsXpBU7XY4W
"Yeah, you mentioned time moves slower here compared to Earth."348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡocfMViTl7q
"Let's drop you off at home now that your new session is starting..." he began.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyPzD6ko4H
"I've already caused enough harm to myself, and now I won't listen to anyone," I asserted firmly, cutting him off.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEoh2x5qz4Y
"No, listen to everyone, but do what I say," he responded with a smile.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9aBe1BQCd
"Hehe... okay," I replied, smiling back, realizing he was a bit crazy.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeRZMzmvFuw
As we returned to Earth, it wasn't quite morning yet, so I headed to bed to get some rest. I was determined to fix myself and knew I could do it. I decided to ignore Ayaan, focus on my career, which I was still contemplating.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGVPZRSuhr
A few days later, my parents enrolled me in the science stream. They had asked for my opinion, but it felt more like they were telling me to choose science without any other option. Uncertain about my future career path, I agreed to follow their decision, giving myself these two years to figure things out.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajBjqg8vyY
I was resolute as I began my 11th-grade classes, embracing a new class, new faces, and a new version of myself. I made a promise to myself not to harm myself anymore, no matter what. While Tis kept a watchful eye on the women around me, it seemed like we were both busy transforming our lives, only to realize later that my assumptions were mistaken.348Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwsepaAOucV
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