The one I've loved Chapter 16

As we were walking I heard Rachel's voice , I walked faster and Austin followed me . As we reached, I saw Rachel and Justin standing and both were holding one book .

" I took the book first " Rachel muttered .

" What do you mean by you took the book , it was on that chair so I took it . " Pointing his index finger towards the chair Justin growled .

" I was the one who put it there , you idiot . " Rachel said and pulled the book to her side .

" I don't care , give me my book " Justin pulled the book towards him .

"Why are you both quarreling over that book when there are many books in the shelf . " I said .

Why should I give the book which I took first , replied Justin curling his lips .

"I told you, I took it first . You go and take another book . " Rachel muttered again .

Justin who was looking at Rachel turned towards our side and looked at our hands .

" haaaa . . What . . . . when . . . how " he said widening his eyes in excitement .

I didn't understand what he said but after few seconds it struck me that I was still holding Austin's wrist . I became alert and left his hand and took one step forward . It was awkward ,why does Justin use his stupid mouth to embarrass people especially me , I thought .

" Don't use your brain , Justin . " Austin said glaring at him .

" Hehe . . . what are you talking about , I saw nothing . " said Justin smiling awkwardly and brushing his hair .

While Justin's attention was at us . Rachel pulled the book from his hand and walked away saying , "better luck next time Justin ,"

I took a book from the shelf which was the same book they were holding and gave it to my cousin . Why do you always irritate her, what do you even get in return , I said .

"Satisfaction ," he said wickedly .

" You . . . . are an idiot . " I said and turned .

I looked at Austin who was standing there quietly all this time .

Sorry . . . . I didn't know that I was hh . . . olding . .

" That's alright , " he said .

I gave a nod .

" Bye, see you soon " he said .

Yeah, bye , I said looking at Austin and then at Justin .

"No , sister . Wait , don't leave me alone , I'll come with you . " Justin said as if he needed me to rescue him from something .

" We are not leaving right now " Austin said smiling at Justin but there was something sinister in his smile .

Rachel was waiting for me near the steps , she looked at me with mischievous expression , as soon as I came close to her she asked me how did I end up holding his wrist .

" Few months back I wasn't there with you for few minutes and you ended up in his arms and now I left you alone for few minutes and you held his hand, what's happening between you and him . " she asked me raising her right eye brow and slightly moving corner of her lips .

"Nothing is happening , " I said taking a step forward while holding book in my hand and not looking at her .

It was the time of our final exams . I had sleepless nights and worked hard so that I could score well .

After our final exams we had summer vacation and a few days later our results were out in which I scored 75% .

Rachel was really happy that I improved and was proud of me .

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I never understood why they always argued with eacthother . But as time passed I understood that , that was the only way they talked to eacthother . There was unspoken love for eacthother in those arguments .

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