The first day at college...

Sree and Swastika went together to GEMI the next day also. And thankfully enough, Swastika wasn't late anymore that day. They had reached well in time to find a big spacious room in the first floor awaiting them. ROOM 102 CSE, a blurred print out on the doors declared. Behind the doors was a spotless room, 4 rows of 12 benches each were neatly arranged. Each of which was meant to seat two people. By then very few of the benches were occupied. Thus they had enough options to choose from. Since, both of them were of the same opinion...'benches shouln't be too far or too near'... So with mutual understanding they chose the 4th bench by the window.

The view from there was excellent. There was a long stretch of free space which ended up at the college gate. It was dotted on the right with several deciduous trees. Moreover, from there you could see each and every person entering and leaving the college. Sree was more than happy with that location. Life seemed to get back on track for her. Unknown to her, a sad smile passed her face.

The class had started filling up. The girls had occupied the first few benches and the rest of them by the most foolish collection of boys Sree had ever seen ever in her life. Uncanny, but true. The shrill bell caused them to turn their gaze back to the green board. Sree was just in time to watch the 'Nerd' walk in through the door followed by a grim faced teacher. There wasn't much space left, so Arushi came up and sat in the free seat just in front of Sree and Swastika. Sree couldn't stop a giggle...