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Arora ran as fast as her legs would let her. The sun was shining through the clouds and was glaring into her eyes. The bus pulled into the stop and she was sure she would miss it. She barely made it and when she stepped in Nova was there waiting for her, with a smile so bright it could rival the sun.
Nova was an angel in Arora’s eyes. She knew the other girl could make faults she was only human after all, but her subconscious told her Nova was absolutely perfect. She was nice, offering to help anyone and caring, she was athletic and no one really hated her. Whenever Nora flashed her award-winning smile Arora’s heart would flutter, her palms would get sweaty, and she was sure she would blush. She knew this was a crush and without fail it all happened.
“Hey, Arora! How are you?” Nova said, in a chipper voice.
In response, she said “Hi, Nova! I’m good. You?”
They had walked to the back of the bus and sat next to each other. She noticed that their thighs were touching, how close they were, and how her hand was next to hers.
She could easily… “Arora are you listening? We’re almost at school and you’ve been spaced out this whole time.” Nova fretted.
“I’m fine I might just have a fever. Don’t worry.” Arora said with what she hoped was a convincing smile.
“Well let me see” Nova put her hand on Arora’s face. They were extremely close in Arora’s opinion and she pulled back. Thankfully, Nova didn’t notice.
“Oh man, you are burning up. Let’s got to the nurse when the bus stops, cool?” Nova said her voice laced with worry.
“Cool,” she squeaked.
When the bus came to a stop Arora was dragged by Nova to the nurse. In Arora’s mind, she couldn’t decide if this was a good thing or bad, but they were technically holding hands, so that was a win.