Time Passed, But Friendship Didn't

The morning of my first day in Class 6 felt different. I wore my new uniform, slung a fresh school bag over my shoulder, and stepped into school with a strange mix of anxiety and excitement. Everything was unfamiliar—new students, new teachers, and a whole new world I had to face.

As I entered the classroom, I noticed girls already grouped up. Some faces were unfamiliar, others chatted like old friends. That’s when I saw them—the girls who would soon become the most beautiful memories of my life.

Haya – the calm, thoughtful one who caught my eye first.
Laiba – confident on the outside, with kindness hidden in her eyes.
Meher – a bit reserved, but her gaze held depth.
Noor and Sania – our class clowns, always smiling, always laughing.

I had no idea then that these girls would become part of my soul.

We naturally formed our own seating groups. Haya, Laiba, and Meher took the front bench. I sat on the second bench with Noor and Sania. In the beginning, we were all just polite classmates. But within days, a silent bond began to grow between us—through conversations, shared homework, laughter, and little mischiefs.

🌸 Each One Had Her Own Spark

I was the emotional one—quiet but deep. Sometimes my words hit hard like an emotional explosion.
Laiba? Loud, blunt, but with the purest heart.
Haya couldn’t stop talking—ever.
Meher was calm, but when she and Laiba clashed, sparks flew.
Noor and Sania were our energy boosters—full of jokes and chaos.

🎤 We Were Stars on Stage Too

Our friendship wasn’t just confined to classroom benches. We ruled the school stage.
Whether it was Independence Day speeches or Teachers Day events—we were always front-line.
Even the principal once said,

"These six girls are the pride of this school."

🎭 Little Things, Big Memories

Of course, we had fights and misunderstandings.
Laiba and Meher argued often.
Haya sometimes took things personally.
And me? I would go silent.
But somehow, a smile, a sorry, or one funny line would fix everything.
Sharing lunches, doing group work, surprising each other on birthdays—these are the memories that became our foundation.

⏳ Class 9 – When Things Started to Shift

In Class 9, a shift came. Our group got divided by class sections.
I stayed with Haya and Laiba, while Meher, Noor, and Sania moved to another section.
They made new friends, and naturally, our routine changed.
But for us three—me, Haya, and Laiba—our bond only grew stronger.
We shared benches, spent free periods chatting, studied together, and stayed inseparable.

🎓 College – New Paths, Old Bonds

When college started, everything changed again.
I chose ICS.
Haya and Laiba went into FSC (Pre-Medical), and luckily landed in the same section again.
It was the first time we were physically apart.

But still—corridor catch-ups, break-time hugs, and late-night texts reminded us that the bond hadn't faded.
Haya would share her bio practical stories.
Laiba would rant about her assignments.
And I’d be lost in my programming headaches.
But whenever we talked, it felt like no time had passed.

📱 Now – Just One Message Away

Now we’re all busy with life.
From school to college to home—everything has changed.
But sometimes, a simple “Hi” on WhatsApp, or a reply to an old photo, brings it all rushing back.

And suddenly, we’re back in that classroom…
six girls, one bench, and a world of our own.

💭 Final Words

You girls are the storybook of my youth.
Every smile, every fight, every apology—engraved in my heart.
Thank you, Haya, Laiba, Meher, Noor, Sania… for walking into my life.
You gave me memories I will never stop carrying.

Time passed, but our friendship didn’t.
You’re still in my heart—always.

 💛