Chapter 6 (That Pervert)

• I looked at the empty bowl and went back to the counter in the kitchen to refill the bowl with rice. I stepped in while holding the bowl with one hand and trying to adjust my Saree Pallu not to trip and fall.
• But it didn’t seem to work and when I actually tripped, I squealed and expecting a bump on my head which didn’t happen but a hand wrapped my waist strongly.
• A strong citrus scent filled my nose and I looked up to see the person, it was Benny with an amused look holding my waist from falling down.
• What’s with me and him, why do we meet in such moments, him holding my waist? Today, this is the second time it is happening and I can see him smile at me.
• How did I become this clumsy and now he is going to think I’m a stupid clumsy lady.
• “If we stay in this hero and heroine position for long, then I’m sure we both will be thrown out of the college.” He said and I glared removing his arms around my waist and steadied myself.
• Hero and heroine? What the hell.
• “Wow.. I didn’t know, one should be angry towards the person who saved their @ss” he said and I was even more angry for his improper language, gritting my teeth,
• “Thank you, sir, for saving my @ss. Can I go now?” I asked with my teeth still grinding, hope it won’t crumble and fall off.
• “it’s my PLEASURE saving you” he said and winked at me with a smile. I can see he is having fun teasing me, I gave him a mockery smile and moved to refill the rice.
• The rice vessel was a bigger vessel so it was placed on the ground, so I tucked my saree pallu in my waist and bent to refill the bowl I brought.
• I noticed that, he stood there watching me as I bend and refill the rice. I suddenly felt conscious of my saree and if my body parts are giving him a show.
• I quickly straightened, carrying the bowl and saw him, wetting his lips and gulping multiple times. It made my heart race seeing his actions.
• I noticed his gaze, he quickly turned to other side of the room and I’m sure he must be looking at me in a not so good way.
• Glaring at him, I quickly walked past him muttering a ‘Pervert’ in a whisper but it is loud enough for him to hear.
• As I was stepping out, I heard him saying ‘shit’ in a frustrated tone. He surely is a shameless, pervert and arrogant jerk, I should keep in my mind not to cross path with him again.
• Not let him cross the border of Student-Teacher relationship. I should be on guard with him and never meet him alone.
• And that was all I talked to myself, when I went to serve my fellow students. Gradually after some time I went and sat with other set of students for my lunch.
• It was definitely a delicious food, my mind stopped thinking about anything and concentrated to savour all the dishes that was served and maybe this is the first time after many days I shown interest in eating my food.
• And all the while, I didn’t see him, Benny. After our encounter in the kitchen, he must have left the place, may be embarrassed.
• I didn’t know whether he ate, but that is not my concern. But if he left without eating and is because of me then I am little bothered. Since I know about hunger, I never want anyone to stay hungry.
• It’s almost more than half a month, our classes commenced and all the excitements has started to fade off. It became routine for me waking up by 4 and waking Anika for her morning routine.
• At first, she was little sad to get up that early and asked me to wake her up after I got ready. I was worried that she will not be able to take a bath.
• But this lazy girl started taking bath in the night to stay out of the long queue in the morning just like most of the girls in our hostel.
• I felt it quite funny though it may save time, I will never do that. Ugh.. I feel dirty if I don’t clean myself in the morning.
• I also noticed some days these girls are taking bath in the morning and since no make-ups are allowed and any flashy accessories. They dress neat and clean and it is all just for the days that has Benny’s class.
• I felt it ridiculous, he is not a supermodel, is he? Why do they behave like he is a suitor and flirt like that with their teacher? And Thank God, he never turned his eyes towards me after that day.
• I’m not that much nerdy, brainy but if I’m interested in a subject, I do get so many doubts and can’t keep my mouth shut. I will throw numerous questions till I get satisfied.
• And I should say his classes are super cool and it’s one of my favourites. He is funny, smart and is very much decent with all the other girls which I felt it amusing.
• This what made me to wonder why he behaved such a way with me. Each and every one in our class likes him excluding me. Still, I don’t believe him and feel he is not trustworthy.
• And as I said since his subject became my favourite, I used to throw my doubts and he, without even looking at me will explain it every time.
• If I try to get it clarified outside the class, he is not available, sometimes surrounded by those flirty girls or the boys who behave as if he is one of their friends and, he behaves like he is one of them.
• If I possibly find him alone and approach to clear my doubts, he will never look at me and runaway as if I’m some ghost.
• That irks me a lot, it’s as if I’m chasing him romantically and him running away from that. At times I think he does that purposely.
• I will walk out of that place gritting my teeth, and I seek Anika’s help at that time. In all means he annoys me, even if he doesn’t see me.