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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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeItHuoJbNm
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBKj3UONJK
"That's not right. You faced everything because you allowed it to happen," he retorted loudly.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhuUyZF8IYU
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiogza9blgY
"No, you didn't have to do anything, but you didn't have to paint yourself as the villain," he responded.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAlBqETukU
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFz8XQ1rzh
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRj2gCBPdma
"I won't cry anymore, but can you do something that will make me forget Ayaan forever?" she asked hesitantly.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFiAt29kR9n
"Forget? I can't do that, but yes, I can help you hate him forever," he replied firmly.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdlIn79PiI
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."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsxKTA6msb
"And I wonder why everyone always believed me when I said I felt down and got these."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ09Hfn1qCUO
"They probably never cared; humans can be disgusting."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTfd0bsRGn
"Finally, you get it. Nobody cares about anybody else until they need something from them."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74cftkcceK
"And even the thought of this is frightening."he replied.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6PWFejbCy
As I extended my arm, he closed his eyes, and a green smoke enveloped my arm.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYzOeVIcecz
"Will it truly heal?"312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkH2PXbCmZ
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXHGEy2zlY
I Remained silent, gazing at the pond, without uttering a word as the scars on my arm vanished.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡffkUheFvT1
"What? Don't you think you can stop hurting yourself?"He asked again.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqacp05mfn
"No, I can stop it. I know that, but I can't mend myself; something inside me is broken."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdF9PA8T7e
"You don't have to do that. It will happen in time; just live," he comforted, his eyes meeting mine.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRObFlejlpc
"H-how can I hate him?"312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ7Eiy9dpmX
"Hmm... Want to see him naked?"312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzicttJ6d1t
"What???" I exclaimed in shock.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvbXlBjMHB
"I was just joking, hahaha. And look at you, you fell for it."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzPnJ2OIVF
"Yuck, what kind of joke was that?"312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW8pyeal0pD
"Here," he said before closing his eyes, muttering something under his breath, "turn around."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfaNjtLdszo
I turned to see Ayaan.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrDNVKrqsS
"Is this like a wax figure?"312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHQGqe4QVCW
"Kind of, but you can direct all your anger at this statue," he said, smirking.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPktZw7J4Yw
"Oh," as I lunged towards the statue and touched its cheek.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnLtfR9hvX
"Kiddo, if I were in your shoes, I'd be smashing that statue by now instead of just poking its cheek."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8b6gE0w40h
"Yeah, you're right. Despite his handsome face, he made my life hell," I said as I punched him.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqseQi25T5s
"Kill him," he commanded.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPUsMhQKGQ
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcYOfuZpJU
"Want me to make more people?" He inquired.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAjroyRBK6O
"Yes, Pankti, Arth," I echoed.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9axHCct0v
"I haven't seen them, little human," he replied in a somber tone.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6xRSBsSGP
"Fine, I'll introduce you to them," I retorted.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxXMoklIaJ
"No need, focus on destroying this human first," he insisted, as I continued my assault on the replica of Ayaan for several more minutes.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpPE39R8b7n
Exhausted, I rested, hands on my knees, feeling drained like an athlete after a grueling race.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6FUk5GHuvg
"Feeling relieved?" he taunted with a smirk.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhJI4nk4TB
"Yes, but I can't bring myself to hate him," I confessed.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGfWNn45Md
"You will, mark my words. In a few days, you'll come to despise everyone," he predicted ominously.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBi4TbhlEFp
"What? Everyone?" I gasped, taken aback by his dark prophecy.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcnyoQayomh
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVLLnePtoE
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPV490Sb1Z
"I... I don't get what you mean," I stammered.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplz1uU4hOw
"You'll figure it out, don't sweat it," he reassured me.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0MZRZi2NC0
"It's been about an hour since we left Earth. Should we head back?" I asked, feeling a bit disoriented.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFs7zhuYk80
"Yeah, we should go back. Time moves differently here, so it'll probably be morning when we return," he explained.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcurVYMKCGN
"What?!" I exclaimed in confusion.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFTZrRQVT3T
"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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZtEPfuHIsx
"Yeah, you mentioned time moves slower here compared to Earth."312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5q4giJq2Qs
"Let's drop you off at home now that your new session is starting..." he began.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0k9EJ9VNE9
"I've already caused enough harm to myself, and now I won't listen to anyone," I asserted firmly, cutting him off.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYSdmdFmyog
"No, listen to everyone, but do what I say," he responded with a smile.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0j8VlMPqMD
"Hehe... okay," I replied, smiling back, realizing he was a bit crazy.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Fp48eobzr
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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3B5Af3DRA
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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRovr1KafH
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.312Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGe5VpNUCht
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