It seemed like a perfect morning when I woke up at 7:00 am. The sweet scent of pankcakes and hot chocolate hit my nostrils that made me get out of the bed. Everything was great but all of a sudden, I heard a knock on my window and I knew it was that bastard. Yeah!! You guessed right. He was Lonan James.

I furiously went to the window and yelled "what the f**k do you want?" And as always all he could give me was that damn smirk standing in centre of the lawn.

I told him " Just get your face out of my sight before I ruin it." Then I heard my Mom calling me from the kitchen and closed the window on his face. I swear I could hear him laughing like he accomplished something huge.

He is still alive only because his sister is my friend. Sometimes, I dont even know how the hell does Emma tolerate him at all. Although, he is 4 years older than me and Emma, sometimes, I just dont know who is the younger one here. Yes! It was normal for me and of course for him too. One could swear that we are enemies after seeing us for a while. And this is nothing new.

It started when I when I was 10 years old. A plain white blanket was placed in the lawn. I remember vividly that it was a cloudy day and I was busy playing with my doll that was gifted by my Dad on my 7th birthday. I was happy just minding my own business. Then, I saw Emma coming with her parents towards me waving her hand and yelling "Ava". I smiled seeing my best friend but then my smile faded. Lonan was just coming behind her with that evil smile of his. I knew he was up to something bad but before I could even gather my thoughts, he snatched my favourite doll and ran into the house. My etes filled with tears and I ran after him. Before I could reach up to him, I saw him throwing my doll into the fireplace. I started crying loudly that made him panic.

He said " Hey! I will get you another doll. Stop your drama." That made me cry even louder. Mom and Dad came after hearing me. I told them that Lonan threw my doll into the fireplace. His dad also heard this and scolded him in front of all. I guess he took that insult as a slap against his ego. I saw his eyes boiling with anger that sent shiver down my spine. After that, he just messed with me whatever the chance he got. Sometimes, they were just pranks like pulling my hair but other times, he would just cross all of his boundaries. He would frame me for anything bad he did and my Mom would scold me so bad. But overtime, I got used to it and neglected him totally. That would make him even angrier and he would pull more silly pranks than before.

Soon, it became a never ending saga and with that, our story began in which we both played the role of a villain in each other lives.

My busy day started when my alarm went off. "Ugh!! This sound always scares the shit out of me" I thought in my head. Nevertheless, I got out of my bed, freshened myself up and opened my closet. I paired a beige colored button-up shirt with a dark brown colored casual pant. After wearing sneakers, I set my hair with gel, sprinkled perfume on my wrists, neck and got ready to go. I walked downstairs for the breakfast. Mom made me a chicken club sandwich with a mug of coffee.

I was busy eating the sandwich and Mom and Sad were talking randomly about their business. Suddenly, Mom asked me about Ava. She asked me how do I feel about her that made me chock on my food. I said " How would I feel about her? We hate each other and their can never be anything between us except hatred". I could feel ky ears getting all red. Mom and Dad looked at each other with smile on their faces. It felt like someone blowed my cover and I was so uncomfortable . I finished my sandwich quickly and got up. Actually, the question asked by Mom made me think about what do I actually feel about her? Is it really hatred? But I just shrugged it off.

I was heading out when Mom called and told me to run an errand to the grocery store to buy some milk and juices.I was on the way but suddenly I felt annoyed. I thought "the morning was peaceful but I had to run an errand. How could Ava still be asleep soundly under the covers." Oh!! How badly I wanted to get her out of her bed.

Suddenly, an evil thought came into my mind and I couldn't wait to implement it.

So, i rang their bell and the guard opened it. Without anyone knowing, I went towards the lawn and picked up a stone. I threw it with full force towards the window of her room and BANG!!. She came out and I swear her face was burning red from anger. I just couldn't control my laugh after seeing her all furious. She was looking pretty with her hair all messed up actually but I had to snap myself back to the reality. Ahhh!! that feeling of satisfaction after destroying her peaceful sleep. It felt like a major accomplishment of the day.

She thinks that it all started with me throwing her doll into the fireplace but actually it was even before that. Sometimes, I wonder if she will realize this on her own. And even if she does not realize, would I ever be able to tell her myself. Ugh!! This question always feels like I am stuck in the middle of nowhere. It feels like a tunnel that has no end. Sometimes, even I do not know why do I annoy her all the time but each time I do not get any answer. But, that evening still remains fresh in my mind as it happned just yesterday. That evening, that playground, those swings and the peace that she brought into my heart.

I was on my way to the college when I saw her coming out of her house. I guess she was all set to go to her high school. She was wearing her school uniform with bangs spread on her forehead and rest of the hair tied into a ponytail, a bagpack on her shoulder on hand holding a book and other hand holding a sandwich. She was looking rather cute while cramming and munching her sandwich. I was about to drive through but suddenly a thought popped into my mind.

"Why is she going to her school while looking this cute". I dont know why but I kinda felt a bit possessive about her.

I rolled down the window and said "Come and sit. I'll give you a ride to the school."

She replied mockingly "I can manage on my own" with her toungue sticking out.

An unintentional laughter left my mouth.

I asked her again to sit down to which she said sassily "Okay. If you insist."

She sat down and I satrted driving.

She was still eating her sandwich. I asked her "Is this tasty." She said "yes!! It is but dont expect me to share with you."

I teased her to share it with me and unexpectedly she forwarded her sandwich towards me.

Ahh!! I wanted to bicker but she gave in so easily. So, to annoy her, I ate whole sandwich in a single bite and said while wiping my lips "Indeed it was tasty".

Her eyes became round with brim of tears in her eyes. She said angrily " How could you eat my whole sandwich? Now what would I eat? Do you expect me to stay hungry the whole day".

It made me remember the day I threw her doll in to the fireplace.

"She is still the cry baby" I thought.

I said to her " Okay!! I am sorry. But dont cry. I'll get you another one."

She didn't reply.

I sighed while looking at her. I actually felt bad thinking that she might stay hungry the whole day.

A cafe appeared on the way and I stopped my car.

I asked her about her sandwich preference and again she didn't reply. Again I sighed and got off the car.

I entered the cafe and saw their whole menu. I got confuse because I know she is always on a diet God knows why. I ordered a vegetable and chicken sanwich for her wrapped in a brown bread and sprinkled with souly sauce, olives, jalapenos and sesame oil. Then, I ordered a fresh grape juice for her. I payed the bill after a while and took the package to the car.

While sitting, I placed the package on her lap. She looked at me with her round eyes sparkiling with happiness.

She said " Thanks but you must know that it was your fault."

Then she started eating her sandwich while sipping the juice.

A smile appeared on my face unconsciously while looking at her munching her food.

There was nothing to talk about but still I wanted the chat to continue. I liked talking to her even if it was for seconds. I dont know why but my heart felt at peace when I am with her.

So, to continue the chat, I asked her "Is it your exam today?"

She replied "No. Its tomorrow."

I hummed in response.

She continued "You must be thinking why am I cramming all this like my exam is today right!"

I said " Actually Yes"

She said " Actually my friend asked to me explain a topic to him because we are sure that its gonna be on the exam."

On the word "friend" my sixth sense clicked because I know that she has no close friends except for Emma.

So I asked "Is it Emma?"

She said "No! Its Aroon."

I replied "oh! Its a boy. You guys must be pretty close then."

She was about to say something but then her school arrived and she got off.

I was looking at her back moving farther. Suddenly, she returned, knocked on the windoe and gestured to roll it down.

I rolled the window down and she said "Thanks for not letting me stay hungry the whole day and taking my diet preferences into account. Not everyone knows about my diet you know." Only I notice these little things silly" I whispered.

She returned back and then I shouted with my head out of the window " Save the thanks and owe me a wish."

She smiled and said "Okay".

She returned again with eyes on her book and I just melted in her smile. Ahh!! That smile. I could die for that one smile that brightens up my whole world.

After that I started the engine of the car while thinking about the guy named "Aroon". I was curious about who he was and how close was he with Ava.