Ravi's Room – Afternoon
Ravi was sitting on his bed, studying, when there was a loud, urgent knock at his door.
He opened it to find Tanya standing there, breathing heavily.
Ravi (concerned):"Tanya, what happened? Why are you so out of breath?"
Tanya (worried, panting):"Ravi… it's… Shivam…"
Ravi (panicking):"What happened to Shivam? Tell me quickly!"
Tanya:"Those bullies from this morning… they've formed a group and they're beating him up in the garden!"
Ravi didn't wait for another word. He bolted out of the room and sprinted toward the garden.
Garden Area
Shivam was surrounded, the bullies shoving and hitting him.
Then — out of nowhere — Ravi charged in. His first move was a swift kick to one of the bullies, sending him stumbling backward.
Everyone's eyes snapped toward him. He looked completely different — his anger gave him a fierce presence no one had seen before.
Ravi (furious):"It was fine when you came after me… but now you've laid your hands on my friend."
He grabbed the lead bully, Prashant, by the collar, yanked him forward, and shoved him to the ground. Ravi's punches came fast — his rage pouring out. The bystanders were stunned. The quiet boy they'd always ignored had turned into someone unstoppable.
Tanya (thinking):Does he really value us so much that he didn't think twice before stepping in like this?
Shivam (thinking):Tanya was right… Ravi doesn't fight back because of his past. But when it comes to protecting someone… he's a different person.
A child ran to call a teacher. Within moments, the teacher arrived and pulled Ravi and Prashant apart.
Teacher (angrily, to Ravi):"What's wrong with you? Who attacks a classmate like that?"
Ravi (still tense):"When he bullies others, no one says a word. Today he went after my friend — if anyone touches my friends, I won't just stand and watch."
Later – Principal's Office
Principal:"What Ravi did today is unacceptable."
Teacher Anmol:"I understand your concern… but Ravi has been through severe trauma in his past. That's why he lost control of his emotions today. I believe we should give him another chance."
Principal:"Alright, Anmol sir. Only because you're vouching for him, I'll let it go this time."
Outside the office, Anmol spoke to Ravi.
Anmol:"So… how does it feel to finally let your emotions out?"
Ravi:"I… feel lighter. Like a weight has been lifted."
Anmol:"You got away with it this time. But I can't always protect you. You need to learn to control your emotions from now on."
Anmol walked away.
Ravi (thinking):Teacher Anmol is one of the few people who truly understands me. When no one else would even speak to me, he's always tried to make me feel better. For him, I can at least try to control my temper.