Sitting besides you , my love , under the grey moonlight , the bright stars shining is the happiness oozing out of my heart. Those twinkling of stars is nothing but indescribable and unstable feelings sticking to my heart. Do u hear these unstable beats? Do they scare you? This is what you have done to me. Even the darkness seems to be shining with u. Is the unknown light guiding us or its your brightness that give me confidence to walk into it and come back safe. Do u feel the same too? Leaning my head on your shoulder , I see the dark clouds floating in the night sky and eventually dispersing. Those clouds are the darkness and loneliness of my heart vanishing due to your mere presence , my darling. My heart lits up just by looking at you. I don't know and don't want to know these feelings which were never meant for me , a loser , a loner like me , then how did I get these? how could you make this happen? My heart is full of love and joy , no tears or sadness lie behind those . I am no more scared. I am confident , glad and grateful for the love I see everyday in your eyes. I feel as I am completed. My soul was lonely and was striving for love and affection until I met u. We have gone through so many difficulties yet we are so strong. My life was so dry and sad. No one ever understood me the way you did. U understand the state of my heart and mind just by looking in my eyes. No matter how much I try to hide those feelings from u, I always lose. My love for you can't be described , the way your fingers caress me , the way your soft hands touch my bare body burning with passion the way our lips meet , the way we stare at each other the way we get one , it's like a holy union . We become inseperable. I close my eyes due to the comfort and love you give me on your shoulder. I feel sleepy now , my love. And I remember the day I called you on the bench as u were searching for a seat . But who knew that I just didn't call u to share a seat with me rather to call u in my life and then my heart and soul too .

That day my soul found its significant other and I found my last piece of myself.

Your secrets lies within your eyes,

Your silence tells me the secret that you hold,

Your heart and it's beat are connected to mine,

No matter how far u are, I still can hear those,

And I keep those secrets in my eyes safe ,

U are my heart and every beat calls your name,

I am yours only one and the most loyal ,

I know u see that too ,

Our love is strong and will always bloom like a flower ,

No matter what we face in the future I will always love you.....

Being in a deep sleep , Rowen sees a boy cheekily smiling at him. Rowen tries to see that boy more clearly and realizes he is none other than his best friend Aidan . Rowen stares at him in a fix . Aidan sweetly smiles at him and Rowen stiffens. Suddenly Rowen flinches. Hearing his phone's ringtone dancing noisily in air , Rowen collects himself and comes back to his senses.

" Uhh...What a weird dream !!"

Rowen grabs his phone and sees Aidan's caller ID on it . He feels a little dizzy as his head is heavy and body sore due to his illness from past few days. Rowen has always been ignorant towards his health as he is always busy with his school work , homework and extra activities that he does as his hobby . He doesn't have many friends so no one ever cared for him also his parents live far away from him managing their company. So he barely was able to take care of himself. But now after having a friend like Aidan , he has got an fair idea that he no more is lonely and there is someone who takes care of him.

Rowen's p.o.v

I guess Aidan wants to check up on me. I should receive the call as early as possible or else he won't hesitate to break the door and enter the house to make sure I am fine. He will get worried.

End of Rowen's p.o.v

" Hey Aidan ! "

Rowen says happily but in a low tiring voice as his throat is a bit sore .

" Hi Rowen , you seem tired and I guess you still have fever. But you seem a to be a lot better."

"Yeah , I am . Just a mild fever."

Rowen says in a convincing voice as he really feels better now. Hearing this Aidan continues

" Rowen, you didn't attend school in past few days and it can result into you getting low marks. And I don't want my intelligent friend to ruin his reputation. So I plan on coming to your house and teach you some important topics. Also I have some notes that I will copy down for u. You just need to pay attention and listen to me. Don't exert yourself."

Aidan says in a concerning tone. Rowen understands how worried he is!

Rowen's p.o.v

He truely cares for me. Always ready to help me. What a good friend I have ! Lucky me!

End of Rowen's p.o.v

Rowen hearing the worry and care in his voice , continues :

" Aidan , you really don't need to do all this for me but since I know you are not going to listen to me anyways , I gladly welcome you. Thanks. But know that I am really better now."

Rowen is happy , very happy. Also Rowen is always welcome whenever he wants to visit him.

" Sure , see ya then. Take care Rowen."

Aidan ends up the call.

Aidan's p.o.v:

Of course, I must help you. I don't want to see you suffer alone anymore. You are my best friend and I'll always take care of you , no matter how difficult things are...."

End of Aidan's p o.v

Aidan ends up the call and Rowen smiles. Keeping his mobile aside he falls on his bed again. Now having a best friend like Aidan he truely understands what being cherished is like! He has always been helping and taking care of Rowen.

Laying on bed with closed eyes Rowen remembers his bitter past and realizes how lonely he was until he met Aidan , his only dear, near and best friend.

As Rowen walks past by a group of his classmates with his bestfriend Apollo , he hears some real mean comments about him. Because of Rowen's quiet nature and introverted personality he is often tagged as weird by the other students of his class. Rowen has only one friend Apollo who everyone knows in using his 'best friend' tag to take full advantage of Rowen's intelligence. And even Rowen is not unfamiliar with this fact. He just doesn't want to fight with people whom he doesn't care about.

" This guy is so weird. Why would a smart guy like Apollo be with him?" ,

" Yeah that's the exact point , Apollo is enough smart to use such weirdos like Rowen for good grades and popularity. " ,

"Very true , anyways why do we care in the first place?"

Rowen ignores the boys and sit on his bench. Apollo comes after him. All the girls in the guy got shy seeing the two handsome guys entering the class. Rowen being a neat and tidy boy he is , wears neatly and perfectly ironed white stainless clothes. His shirt milk white complementing the navy blue colour of his blazer , tie and long trousers with a pair of black boots shining in full confidence. Light brown eyes , thin eyebrows and plump pink lips with dark black hairs , making a perfect curve when smiling and melting people's heart. His tall and slim pysich makes him look even more handsome and fragile . His skin fair as snow ❄️ but barely is seen by others due to his proper , body covering clothes. He is a beauty .

Apollo on the other side is not that handsome but surely is eye catching with a tall figure , white complextion , black eyes , broad eyebrows and a sly smile with dimples blooming on cheeks. He sure is a head Turner.

But Rowen has longed cut ties with Apollo four years ago meaning they are no more friends now. Just classmates.

Now it's a new session of IX grade. All the students are admiring the new class, new benches, new arrangements and new books along with the new items they purchased for the new fresh session. But these flashy things don't actually give you a reputation. It all depends on the treatment you give to others. Being in a deep thought , Rowen gets interrupted by a brat ,

" Ohh!! So you gonna sit alone this year too. Don't you get bored being all alone the whole day? Having noone to talk to , share feelings to , don't you think you will turn into a rock? Anyways, whom am I talking to? You are such a loser ! Such a loner! Always a quiet kid! Weirdo!"

Ignoring the useless things that the boy just spouted out of his mouth , Rowen continues with his work.

As previously told Apollo is not that handsome , so who is the second guy that just entered the class attracting everyone's attention.

Girls start blushing and guys stare at him in adoration and some in envy at that young boy having a tall built muscular body. Long , slender legs that intimidates and every boy desires for.

A calm and peaceful face with a gentle expression on it. Eyes as serene as ocean and a black dark marble floating in it and shining like a bright sun of youth. Jet black hairs with enough volume on it making it look silky and smooth. Everyone was stunned by seeing this beauty with thin eyebrows and red cherry like plump lips making people want to have taste of it. His aura full of eminence radiation indescribable confidence.

But one more thing made students wonder in awe and that was his stare. It was fixed on a boy sitting quietly on the last bench of second row minding his own business who is often tagged as weirdo by others. As if sensing a burning gaze on him that boy none other than Rowen looks up and finds a handsome young boy possibly a new comer looking at him with an unexplainable look. As if understanding the meaning of that gaze , Rowen gives him a ' I am fine , don't worry' look as Rowen assumes that the new boy just heard the mean comments about him. Rowen smiles and asks the new boy,

" Hi , my name is Rowen. Wanna share a seat with me? I am alone anyways. "

Rowen asks softly and waits for his response feeling a bit nervous for no reason. In response to Rowen's question , this boy just stares and nods in agreement saying ,

" Yeah , Sure."

Rowen felt a bit weird about the conversation they just had as it has been years since Rowen smiled this genuinely. Just something in this new boy made Rowen to actually acknowledge him and not ignore as other times he would usually do. The new comer walks up to his bench , keeps his bag and sits with him.

Somewhere inside did Rowen know that this year won't be as plain, boring and lonely as the past years.

With the blooming happiness and excitement in his heart , Rowen unknowingly smiles.

Your eyes tell a secret ,

detailed and decorated.

My heart hear those in your silence,

and I keep them safely protected in my eyes.

"Good morning ma'am"

All the students wish their teacher after entering the class. The environment of the class is fresh and pleasant as all the students are excited for the official beginning of the session.

" Good morning students. Welcome to IX grade. You all must have been working hard and trying to do your best. Let me tell u you all are doing really good and this year too you are going to shine as bright as sun. I gladly welcome you. All the best for rest of the year students. So let's start the class but before that let me introduce you to Aidan , this year's new comer. Aidan please stand in the front. Let us welcome him."

Aidan stands facing the class and introduces himself ,

" Hello everyone , I am Aidan Williams , your new classmate. I have recently shifted here , so it's a really new experience for me. I hope you will take care of me. Thank you. "

After Aidan's introduction , everyone continues with their studies. In this way , the three long classes were over and all the students had lunch break.

Rowen wished and wanted to know more about Aidan as they were sitting together and having their lunch. Rowen was thinking how to start a conversation with Aidan

Rowen's p.o.v

I really want to talk to Aidan. But he clearly doesn't seem to be a talkative person. But even I am not good at making conversation. What should I say. Should I directly ask him that I want to know more about him. Nope , that would be weird. Why am I this nervous?"

End of Rowen's p.o.v

As if sensing Rowen's confused state , Aidan asks him ,

" Hey Rowen , we sit together. so shouldn't we try to understand each other? But for that we first need to know each other well. So why don't you tell me about yourself and I will tell u about myself. Let's try to be honest. "

Aidan tries to initiate the conversation and Rowen feels relieved , he was just about to tell him about himself , two boys approach him and a shy girl standing behind them. The trio seemed to be friends with each other. Maybe they wanted to speak and be friends with Aidan as he was handsome , smart and disciplined. But due to his intimidating personality it was pretty uncomfortable for students to talk to him. But compared to those students these three were pretty confident and proud in themselves and asked ,

" Hey !! Aren't u the new comer. We are your classmates. Would u like to join us? We have a lot of good things to offer you. Also if u want we can have some fun."

The three cheekily smile and were full confident that Aidan won't refuse them as they were the popular kids and who won't like to get along with them ? But Aidan does something unexpected that even made Rowen to pay attention towards them as earlier he wasn't even looking and them and eating his food.

" No sorry , I really am not interested in joining you. And I have enough fun with Rowen. I don't think you all need to waste your time and money on me. But still thanks. I want to enjoy my food with Rowen now. So please leave us alone now. "

Everyone there was stunned and Rowen was literally freezed. No one was expecting Aidan to be this blunt and direct. And more shocked to know that Aidan wanted to be with Rowen.

The trio was shocked too. They weren't expecting this humiliating denial ,

" Why do you want to be with Rowen ? He isn't even alive. He just sits alone doing nothing and talking once in a blue moon. Why would you turn us down for a weirdo like him?"

In response to the mean comments Aidan simply says ,

" We are having fun. Can't you see. We are friends and enjoy each other's company. Will u please leave us alone already. And do not disturb us again."

Aidan once again bluntly refuses. The irritation in Aidan's voice was clear and Rowen couldn't stand it anymore. Seeing Aidan taking stand for him , he was already touched deeply as it was the first time when someone actually protected him. It's not like Rowen was helpless and couldn't do anything it was just Rowen is a simple boy and don't like to get into fights as his parents expect him to be epitome of perfection. He knows if he does something against those who bully him , he will get involved into scandals and his parents will get disappointed. There is only one thing that Rowen is scared of and that is disappointing his parents who unknowingly pressure him and create a toxic environment for him. He is actually sad and depressed from all these expectations that are thrown on him by his parents.

Rowen finally feels guilty that Aidan has to hear all this just because of him and says to Aidan ,

" Thanks Aidan , but can we go to the terrace and have our lunch there ? It's troublesome here."

" Sure, let's go. It's a good idea I guess"

Aidan sweetly smiles and Rowen feels more guilty. His eyes shines more brightly as the emotions piled up in his heart can be seen in his teary eyes. He knows how it feels to be with parents having a lot of expectations and trying to degrade and humiliate you upon failure. Rowen is scared and nervous as he thinks about his parents as they never really support him and just expect him to excel at everything. It's difficult , it's very difficult to actually go through all this. Doing things you don't want to do , being unable to refuse them because you already know that that you will end up being manipulated and doing it anyways. Not being able to cry when you want to , not being able to disclose the feelings piled up in your heart because you know that you don't have anyone to share them to. Being lonely is the worst thing anyone could ever experience. And Rowen goes through this everyday but now listening to Aidan he felt so alive for the first time and actually a tear rolled down his cheeks. He quickly wipes it but Aidan saw him and decided to talk to him ,

" Rowen , let's go. "

" Yeah"

Rowen says in a shaky tone. After going to the terrace Aidan says nothing and pulls him into a warm hug.

" You should let your tears talk sometimes too Rowen. Let the tears tell the whole story that was kept untold. I will hear it. Silently and quietly, let me understand. "

" Rowen finally let go his emotions and cry his heart out"

Wrapped up in a warm embrace , he actually understands that if you want to know a person a second is enough and if you never want to know the person even a year is like a is insufficient. The warmth that he is getting makes him feel good and safe. He is happy and satisfied...

Emotioms were hiding in my heart ,

being stubborn and not letting go,

that my heart was so filled with these

that my tears had to escape through the eyes.

I tell them to adjust there

but they still request me to let them go ,

and give freedom from the cage of my eyes.

Finally my sadness feel pity for me

and they tell me ,

' you are a coward and that's why we will go away from you when you find someone who will be worthy for the tears you will shed and that day your tears will get freedom...'

REMEMBER YOUR EYES ARE THE MIRROR FOR YOUR HEART.