A New friend.

My experience - 1.

'Hydrogen bonding is of two types, -> Intramolecular and -> Intermolecular...', The Chemistry lecturer was poring over his notes, trying to make sense of it and then try and teach it to the half sleeping class, make that 3/4th. 'Darn, Darn! 5 tests in 7 days hardly makes sense! When are we gonna study?!', Shelly wailed with a very disgusted expression on her face. She had that expression most of the time these days. 'That reminds me, your dad's B'day's on the 6th right?', she enquired. 'Hmm..', I answered '6th of August, thats like far away.' I looked up to see the board for the first time in class. 'OMG! Today's 5th August! Where has July gone? Did I miss something?', I screamed! 'Just about 10 assignments and 4 chapters, nothing more', she responded dryly and went back to counting dates. That was when i realised how much i was missing by being in my so called state of 'Hibernation'. I didn't know how and when july passed. I didn't remember talking to anyone or doing anything. I didn't even remember the last time I had eaten properly. Random. This was the word that came to my mind. I'd never thought a date would mean so much to me. It was no longer just Dad's Birthday, A date which I skipped since 3 years. It was the time to wake up and show how much people meant to me. Especially Dad.

I rushed through College, trying very hard not to forget the date. Finally the long day came to an end. I ran home, dumped my back, said a quick 'Hi!' to grandma and zoomed out on my ancient bike. Next Stop - Fifth Avenue Gallery.

Fabs is one of the fabulous places in Hyderabad which amazes me. The beautiful gallery out shines every damned Archies Gallery in this world. Anyway I ran to the 2nd floor to the 'Ties' section and was trying to fine 'THE' one for Dad, when i heard a familiar voice. I was too pre-occupied to notice who it was and i was just praying that whoever it was wouldn't come and start a polite conversation. The voice seemed pretty close and my curiosity got the better of me. I looked up and saw a faded blue jean-ed guy with a deep blue shirt tucked in, with his back towards me. Ahem. Somehow he looked familiar. However i continued sorting through the ties, looking up now and then to see his face. The guy seemed to be going through some ear-rings and was totally picking up the 'So NOT cool' stuff. 'Hope he doesn't get screwed up by his girlfriend!', I chuckled to myself. He suddenly turned and waved. 'Hey! You are Sowmya right? KK's friend?', he asked with a big smile on his face. My heart skipped a beat. So it was HIM! And i couldn't believe that the 'HIM' knew my name! It took a second for me to find my voice and when i spoke it sounded like a cross betweeen Donald Duck and Mickey mouse. ' Yep, Thats me.' Wow. What a brilliant response. Some impression I must have created and I did not dare think about the expression on my face though there was no reason for me to be mortified, petrified or both. Somehow I composed myself and tried to make a casual conversation. 'Girlfriend?', I enquired looking at the dangly red pair of ear-rings in his hand. 'Naww..No such luck..Sister. Raksha Bandhan you see..', he said with a lop-sided smile. I looked into his eyes and was spell bound. His eyes were the most gorgeous honey colour ever! One could keep staring into his eyes for centuries and never get bored. Wow. No wonder Shelly was so into him. And funny, I never noticed how cute his dimples were or how totally hot he looked. I decided the HIBERNATION made me miss some of the most beautiful things in this world. 'Hey. would you mind doing a poor man a favor?', he smiled the most melting smile ever. I would be crazy and out of my senses to say no. 'Sure, lemme guess, You want me to help pick up stuff for your sis, right?' I asked. Cool. Smart enough. Unless he had something else like taking me out to dinner or maybe ask me to be his girl in his mind. 'Yes! Thats it! Would you please do it? I have absolutely No clue to what a girl likes to wear!', He heaved a sigh of relief. Rotten luck. My guess was right. Smiling to myself, I professionally sorted through the stuff until I found the perfect tiny dolphin ear-rings i had in mind, talking to him all the time. Funny, How easy it was to talk to him. He got my jokes, laughed at the right time, His eyes twinkling all the time. Hyderabadi guys could be cool too, I realised and the word 'Potential Boyfriend' flickered through my mind for an instant. 'My! They look good! 'Thanks a bunch Sowmya, You're a lifesaver!', he said and gave me the most adorable smile ever! 'Haha! Sure. Feel free to call the helpline anytime you want!, I laughed. Time to go, I realised. I still hadn't picked a tie for Dad but was sure the Archies Gallery would have one! He paid the bill and we walked to the door. Crap. I'd parked my vehicle too close to the door. 'Well then, See ya around', i said, waving to him. He smiled. I started my vehicle which splutterred to life on the first try without further embarassment to my relief. I was about to accelerate when he called out, 'Hey Lifesaver! Belated Happy friendship day! Hope you come to my rescue the next time I'm in distress!'. 'Lol! Sure!', I yelled over the sound of the traffic, trying to ignore the growing butterflies in my stomach.

Mission Accomplished.