Then came Ruby.
Another new admission, like me. She was quiet, pretty, and always at the top of the class. Teachers loved her. Students admired her. But she was distant.
I tried talking to her once. She didn't even try to respond. It felt like she only cared about being around Manvi.
So I stopped trying. I had Manvi. Why chase someone who didn't want to be caught?
Ruby was never rude. Just closed. And I accepted that.