The days passed, but Aisha couldn't ignore the strange feeling she had whenever Armaan was around.
One afternoon after school, Aisha stayed in the classroom to finish her notes. The school was almost empty and the corridors were quiet.
As she packed her bag, she noticed someone standing near the door.
It was Armaan.
For a moment, neither of them spoke.
"I need to tell you something," Armaan finally said.
His voice was calm but serious.
Aisha looked at him with curiosity.
Armaan slowly explained that he had transferred schools many times because of family problems. He had learned not to get close to anyone because people always left his life.
"But when I came here," he said softly, "meeting you felt different."
Aisha was surprised. She had never imagined that the quiet boy in class had been carrying so many emotions inside him.
She smiled gently.
"You don't have to stay alone anymore," she said. "You have a friend now."
For the first time, Armaan smiled.
It was a small smile, but it felt warm and real.
In that quiet classroom, both of them understood something important.
Sometimes destiny brings two strangers together for a reason.
And sometimes, the most unexpected meeting becomes the beginning of a beautiful story.