The story is about Rahul and Riya both studying in class 10th.
Rahul and Riya’s First Crush
In the busy halls of Delhi Public School, Raipur, a quiet connection was forming between two students—Rahul and Riya. Both were in class 10, a year full of academic challenges and life-changing moments, but amid the pressure, their first crush on each other slowly emerged.
About Rahul and Riya
Rahul was a boy with an easygoing charm. He was not the top of his class but was known for his love of football and his artistic side—he loved to sketch in his free time. His tall frame and slightly tousled hair often caught people’s attention, but Rahul didn’t pay much mind to it. His world was mostly centered around friends and sports.
Riya, on the other hand, was a brilliant student. She had a natural curiosity that kept her at the top of her class. Her love for poetry and her contagious laughter made her popular among her classmates. With her bright eyes and infectious smile, she had unknowingly caught Rahul’s attention.
It was during one of their school’s football matches that everything began to shift. Rahul was on the field, focused on the game. When he scored a crucial goal, his eyes scanned the cheering crowd, and that’s when he noticed Riya clapping, smiling in his direction. Something inside Rahul stirred at that moment.
For Riya, it was never about looks or popularity. She admired Rahul’s quiet determination, his kindness toward others, and the way he always seemed to have a positive outlook on life. She’d catch herself glancing at him during class and quickly look away when their eyes met. Unbeknownst to Rahul, Riya had started noticing him long before that match.
Excuses to talk to her
Their paths now crossed more often, almost like fate had a plan. Whether it was in the library or the corridors, Rahul found excuses to talk to her. “Can I borrow your notes?” he’d ask, even if he didn’t really need them. Riya, who usually focused on studies, found herself looking forward to these brief encounters.
One day, they were paired together for a group assignment in science. At first, it was awkward. They exchanged polite greetings, unsure of what to say. But as they worked on the project, they began to talk more easily—about their hobbies, favourite movies, and ambitions. Rahul was surprised to learn that Riya wrote poetry in her spare time, and Riya was equally amazed by Rahul’s passion for sketching. They realized they had much more in common than they thought.
Sitting together in the library to study
Soon, they started sitting together in the library to study, sharing snacks during breaks, and walking home from school, lost in conversation. Rahul’s friends teased him, calling him Riya’s shadow, but he didn’t care. Being near her felt right, like they were in their own little world.
Riya, meanwhile, found herself feeling things she had never felt before. She loved the way Rahul could make her laugh even on her most stressful days. His gentle nature and thoughtfulness touched her heart in ways that surprised her. But neither of them dared to confess what they truly felt—after all, what if it ruined the bond they had?
As the months passed, their friendship grew deeper, but so did their unspoken feelings. Then came the annual school farewell party, a night everyone looked forward to. The event was lit with fairy lights, and the air was filled with the sound of laughter and music. Rahul spotted Riya standing alone by the garden, looking beautiful in her simple dress. His heart raced. This was the moment he had been waiting for.
Gathering his courage
Rahul walked up to her. “Riya, there’s something I’ve been meaning to say…” he started, nervously rubbing the back of his neck. “I… I like you. I don’t know if you feel the same, but I had to tell you.”
Riya’s eyes widened, her heart skipping a beat. She had hoped for this moment but never expected it to happen. Smiling shyly, she replied, “I like you too, Rahul.”
They stood there, both a little unsure and yet feeling like the weight of unspoken feelings had finally lifted. It was a simple, quiet confession—no grand gestures, just the truth. They didn’t dance or hold hands that night, but as they walked home together under the stars, they both knew something had changed.
Their first crush had bloomed into something more, something that would stay with them no matter where life took them after class 10. For Rahul and Riya, it wasn’t just about young love; it was about discovering how special their connection was, a bond that began with a glance and grew into something they would never forget.