Two months had passed since Aarav joined his new school. He was not the type of boy who made friends easily. Quiet, observant, and distant, he preferred sitting alone and watching the world move around him. On the very first day, he was admitted to the school and guided to his classroom. Without saying a word, he walked to the back bench and sat near the window, his eyes fixed outside.
Rohan, on the other hand, was completely different. Confident, energetic, and curious, he noticed Aarav immediately. The teacher welcomed the new student, but Aarav remained silent. During recess, Rohan tried to talk to him, but Aarav barely responded. Still, Rohan did not give up.
After school, they walked home together. The evening was calm, but something strange happened on the way. Rohan suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed to the ground. Aarav panicked. He rushed to him, shook him, and shouted his name. When Rohan finally opened his eyes, he smiled weakly and said,
"Don't worry… I'm fine."
But Aarav felt something deep inside him stir. Something dark. Something unknown