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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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhQrS501Xe
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGALYxApPEV
"That's not right. You faced everything because you allowed it to happen," he retorted loudly.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfhyCl8ywR
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LAg43zLnh
"No, you didn't have to do anything, but you didn't have to paint yourself as the villain," he responded.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ947BRIqgFp
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqq6XqmeL7n
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqaecjHJhO
"I won't cry anymore, but can you do something that will make me forget Ayaan forever?" she asked hesitantly.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcnkVFQFaJF
"Forget? I can't do that, but yes, I can help you hate him forever," he replied firmly.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NwfufxSaX
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."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvP9qFzwYt
"And I wonder why everyone always believed me when I said I felt down and got these."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEhKSjyDrI
"They probably never cared; humans can be disgusting."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSd58U0wyCA
"Finally, you get it. Nobody cares about anybody else until they need something from them."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWGgzqbFLr
"And even the thought of this is frightening."he replied.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHiMb1R6NqL
As I extended my arm, he closed his eyes, and a green smoke enveloped my arm.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFj0IlzxOmi
"Will it truly heal?"370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvpHmjeKV8
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjtMAFIh5v
I Remained silent, gazing at the pond, without uttering a word as the scars on my arm vanished.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh2Q1wNmZx6
"What? Don't you think you can stop hurting yourself?"He asked again.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1KpDZHt25I
"No, I can stop it. I know that, but I can't mend myself; something inside me is broken."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiJpEeT9kpq
"You don't have to do that. It will happen in time; just live," he comforted, his eyes meeting mine.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL57DGIqYO5
"H-how can I hate him?"370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPb6pRfr9sO
"Hmm... Want to see him naked?"370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVL9dFJzGID
"What???" I exclaimed in shock.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6u9Y0VjlQh
"I was just joking, hahaha. And look at you, you fell for it."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡESWaZoeXMT
"Yuck, what kind of joke was that?"370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIatOtQZIoJ
"Here," he said before closing his eyes, muttering something under his breath, "turn around."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPAsrAiqQx
I turned to see Ayaan.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AW0wX7OzV
"Is this like a wax figure?"370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjItqzNFAvN
"Kind of, but you can direct all your anger at this statue," he said, smirking.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnNYqYB32B
"Oh," as I lunged towards the statue and touched its cheek.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyPzDBrpga
"Kiddo, if I were in your shoes, I'd be smashing that statue by now instead of just poking its cheek."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡscYduGPcXz
"Yeah, you're right. Despite his handsome face, he made my life hell," I said as I punched him.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7aZfrx3ao
"Kill him," he commanded.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6T26GQe4wU
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAsPjSh5Xu
"Want me to make more people?" He inquired.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡizMFDXOjok
"Yes, Pankti, Arth," I echoed.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLVeauTxPi
"I haven't seen them, little human," he replied in a somber tone.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCCOvfhQfjm
"Fine, I'll introduce you to them," I retorted.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHhxyAlfX8
"No need, focus on destroying this human first," he insisted, as I continued my assault on the replica of Ayaan for several more minutes.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbMlIM5J1Yw
Exhausted, I rested, hands on my knees, feeling drained like an athlete after a grueling race.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCv2sv8ocE1
"Feeling relieved?" he taunted with a smirk.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMacDa98nYO
"Yes, but I can't bring myself to hate him," I confessed.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ98kJJ2AbQ
"You will, mark my words. In a few days, you'll come to despise everyone," he predicted ominously.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbImq3p6KY
"What? Everyone?" I gasped, taken aback by his dark prophecy.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ncGUwDOUt
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpSUQVFRVvG
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2rMjVQAK3
"I... I don't get what you mean," I stammered.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSpvVg5Rem
"You'll figure it out, don't sweat it," he reassured me.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAvG8dQDKoq
"It's been about an hour since we left Earth. Should we head back?" I asked, feeling a bit disoriented.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqUOF3mkFY
"Yeah, we should go back. Time moves differently here, so it'll probably be morning when we return," he explained.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqA6KekOQFf
"What?!" I exclaimed in confusion.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1x342GBbU6
"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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3iMgo72wi9
"Yeah, you mentioned time moves slower here compared to Earth."370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu49oOVboZc
"Let's drop you off at home now that your new session is starting..." he began.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjX5BXIX2Hs
"I've already caused enough harm to myself, and now I won't listen to anyone," I asserted firmly, cutting him off.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4KIH6Je45W
"No, listen to everyone, but do what I say," he responded with a smile.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4bi1Cr8wU
"Hehe... okay," I replied, smiling back, realizing he was a bit crazy.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9oKdfrnHNf
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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3J3ONo76hO
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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5j8lRgvLy
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.370Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzi3YFv5AhP
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