I glanced at Tevin as I left. He seemed tense and was clearly struggling with something. I wanted to offer my help, but I knew I couldn't. I stepped outside and waited for Tevin. He emerged later than expected and approached me when he saw me.

"What's wrong, Tevin?" I inquired as he tilted his head.

"Nothing. Let's head home," he replied.

"How did the practical go?" I asked.

"It was okay, but I'm a bit tired. Can we go home?" Tevin said.

"Hmm," I responded with a nod.

Tevin was quieter than usual, and it was evident that something was bothering him.

As we made our way back home, I turned to him and asked, "What's on your mind, Tevin?"

"I messed up my practical," he confessed.

"What? Really?"

"I tried so many times, but I just couldn't get the result I wanted."

"Didn't you ask the professor for help?"

"I did, but she was too busy and didn't pay attention to me. Although, I'm pretty sure she saw me trying to get her attention."

"Hey, maybe she just didn't notice?"

"Hmm, maybe." He seemed disappointed.

"Don't worry, Tevin. You did well in the viva, so I'm sure your result will be good. Trust me."

"I hope so too."

I reached out and held his hands, giving them a comforting stroke. He looked at me and smiled.

Even though I finished all my exams, there was one important task that I couldn't complete. It was my confession to Tevin. I ended up canceling our plan because he was in a bad mood and I was too scared to tell him at that time.

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After the exams, we didn't see each other much, but we chatted almost every day. When the day of the results came, I was extremely nervous to check them. Thankfully, my parents were there to support me, so I mustered up the courage to search for my results. The website was a bit slow, but I managed to find them. I immediately told my parents about the mess I made in the lab. My father smiled and reassured me that it was okay, no matter what, we still needed to see the results. We hoped for the best.

After a while, I finally got my results. I couldn't believe my eyes. I had passed all of my exams and I was overjoyed. My parents hugged me tightly, and my mother reminded me of something important. She said, "Remember, unpredictable things happen in life, but never lose hope." I looked at her and smiled, feeling grateful for their support.

Once my parents left the room, I couldn't help but glance at Tevin's results. I was shocked when I saw that he had failed one subject, chemistry. I wondered if it was because of the practical part of the exam.

I immediately called him, but he didn't answer. My worries started to escalate, so I kept calling him until he finally picked up the call.

Hey Rehaan, wanna meet? On the other side he asks.

"Sure, should I come over to your place?"

Nah, meet me at the college ground. I am there, he says.

"Why are you at the college ground?"

Just come here, Rehaan. I need to talk to you.

"Alright, I'll be there in a jiffy. Wait for me."

I hang up the call, get ready, and head towards my parents.

"Mom, Tevin called me. I'm going to meet him."

"Okay, son. Take care," she says.

I hopped on my bike and raced towards the college ground. As I approached, I noticed him sitting there, his face filled with pain. I walked up to him and he glanced at me, his lips stained with blood. Without thinking, I gently reached out and touched his face.

"Tevin...what happened? Did your father hurt you?"

"You've got some nerve to ask that, after ruining my life..."

To be continued...