First Glance❤️
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Sireesha’s POV
Dear Diary,
“Siri! Wake up! You’re going to be late for college on your first day!”
The moment I heard my mother shouting from the kitchen, my eyes flew open.
I looked at the clock.
“Oh no!”
I jumped out of bed in an instant.
“Ughhh… I hate studies!” I groaned dramatically, rubbing my sleepy eyes
Today was my first day of Intermediate college, and somehow, instead of feeling excited, all I wanted was to crawl back under my blanket and sleep.
But there was no time for that.
I quickly got ready, choosing a blue kurta with matching pants. I stood in front of the mirror for a moment, adjusting my dupatta.
I was a pear-shaped girl, and honestly, I had always been a little insecure about my body. Sometimes I wondered if people were looking at me or judging me.
But then I smiled at my reflection.
Who cares?
I was learning to love myself exactly the way I was. And today, I wasn't going to let silly insecurities ruin my first day.
I checked my bag twice—books, pens, water bottle, everything.
“Okay… I think I'm ready.”
I rushed downstairs, and the smell of pancakes immediately greeted me.
My favourite!
Mom was standing in the kitchen, preparing breakfast.
“Finally! The princess has decided to wake up,” she teased.
“Mommm!” I laughed.
I quickly sat down and finished my pancakes while Mom kept reminding me not to be late.
After breakfast, I hugged her tightly.
“Bye, Mom!”
“Take care, Siri. And don't forget your lunch!”
“I won't!”
I waved goodbye and hurried towards the bus stop.
Thankfully, the bus arrived soon.
I climbed in, looked around, and immediately spotted a familiar face.
“Mahi!”
She smiled and moved aside to make space for me.
I sat beside her.
Mahima. My best friend since sixth class.
My favourite person. My partner in crime. The one person who could understand what I was thinking just by looking at my face.
“First day!” she whispered excitedly.
“Don't remind me,” I sighed.
We both laughed.
In College
Soon, the classes began.
One after another, teachers introduced themselves and started teaching. By the time the last few classes arrived, my brain was already begging for a break.
Then came Chemistry.
Our teacher was explaining the Mole Concept when suddenly—
“Hey! You boys! Stop making noise!”
The entire class went silent.
Curious, I turned around to see who was causing the disturbance.
And then…
I saw him.
For a moment, everything stopped.
My breathing.
My thoughts.
Even the noise around me seemed to disappear.
I could hear nothing except his laugh.
He was still laughing even while the Chemistry sir was scolding him.
Why is he laughing?
I didn't know.
I didn't even know why I couldn't look away.
I just kept staring at him.
It was strange.
I had never seen him before.
Yet something about that moment felt different.
My heart was beating faster, and I had absolutely no idea why.
“Siri!”
Nothing.
“Siri!”
Still nothing.
Suddenly, someone shook my shoulder.
I blinked.
The classroom came rushing back.
It was Mahi.
“What happened to you?” she whispered.
“Nothing,” I said quickly, turning towards the board.
But my cheeks felt warm.
I tried my best to focus on Chemistry.
Mole concept. Focus, Sireesha. Mole concept.
But my mind had other plans.
The classes finally ended, and I went home.
At home
I spent the evening with Mom, had dinner, and later picked up my phone.
But somehow, no matter what I did, my thoughts kept drifting back to him.
Why him?
Why am I thinking about someone I don't even know?
“Ughhh! I hate this!” I whispered, throwing my phone aside.
I pulled my blanket over myself and closed my eyes.
But the moment I did…
His face appeared in my mind again.
I turned to one side.
Nothing.
I turned to the other.
Still nothing.
After several failed attempts to sleep, I finally gave up.
Maybe this was just a random thought.
Maybe tomorrow I wouldn't even remember him.
At least, that's what I told myself.
But that night, I finally fell asleep…
with his laughter still echoing in my thoughts. 💭❤️
