Boards, Chaos and Someone who made it memorable
December 11, 2025
Board exam season can break souls.
But in the middle of this panic-induced madness stood one boy who felt nothing:
Adwaiy.
The human embodiment of “bro chill.”
But my board exam journey with him?
A full movie.
BOARD EXAM DAY 1: SLEEPY ADWAIY + BIRTHDAY WISHES
The first day of boards was supposed to be terrifying, but apparently the universe wanted comedy instead.
I was stressing, pacing, mentally preparing…
And then my mom — MY MOM — decided to call Adwaiy early in the morning to check on me and tell us there is a change in the exam hall.
And guess what?
This man answered the phone half-asleep, his voice sounding like he had just lost the battle with his blanket.
My mom:
“Hello beta, did you reach? Is Aaron okay?”
Sleepy Adwaiy, barely conscious:
“…yaaa… he fine… I think… ok bye.”
Hangs up.
Not even fully awake, yet still dragged into parental interrogation.
THIS is peak sitcom energy.
And then a few hours later, fully awake and functioning, he casually walked up to me and became one of the first people to say:
“Happy birthday, bro.”
No smile.
No emotion.
Just a straight-faced birthday wish delivered with the enthusiasm of a math teacher at 7 am.
Legend.
Final Board Exam: The Intersection of Doom
Fast forward to the last board exam, the grand finale.
Many people remember their boards for academic trauma —
I will remember it for almost dying at an intersection.
After the exam ended, EVERY kid from 50 schools rushed out onto the same road.
Cars were coming from all directions.
Horns everywhere.
The vibe felt like:
“Welcome to Hunger Games: CBSE Edition.”
I froze.
Because, obviously, CBSE taught me many things, but road crossing wasn't one of them.
And this is where the plot twist comes.
While I was standing in the middle of chaos like a confused NPC,
I just grabbed Adwaiy's hand. (I definitely didn't force him to)
No hesitation, no dramatics.
I literally held his hand and confidently crossed the road.
He didn’t even look at me.
Just dragged me through the traffic and dumped me safely near the bus.
It was the most unexpectedly wholesome moment of my entire board exam experience.
I swear, I will write boards 100 times if it means I get to go to the centre with him again.
And as the bus pulled away and the chaos of the board exams slowly faded into memory,
I realised something important.
The stress, the pressure, the sleepless nights, the endless notes,
All the panic before every exam mattered, sure.
But what made the experience truly unforgettable
was sharing it with someone like Adwaiy.
Through all the tension, the jokes, the dry comments, and his calm, unbothered presence,
He somehow made a month of fear and chaos feel lighter.
Even in the middle of the most nerve-wracking moments,
He reminded me that not everything had to be taken so seriously,
and that a little humour or even just someone to quietly share the experience with —
could change everything.
Board exams will come and go.
Marks will be remembered and forgotten.
The subjects we struggled with, the questions we feared,
The endless pages we wrote all of that fade.
But the memory of going through it with a friend like him is something that will stay with me forever.
It’s not about the exams themselves,
or the stress, or even the relief of finishing.
It’s about the people we share those moments with,
the quiet camaraderie, the small gestures, the jokes we never forget,
and the simple presence of someone who somehow makes it all feel easier.
Some things don’t need to be loud or dramatic to matter.
Sometimes it’s the subtle, unbothered support,
the laughter in stressful moments,
or just knowing someone is beside you through it all,
that transforms even the hardest days into stories worth telling.
And yet, as the last of the exams ended,
I knew that life was about to take us down different paths.
I had chosen commerce for 11th, and
he had chosen science.
I realised that in the next year, I might not see him in class again
And that made these shared moments even more precious.
Exams are temporary, deadlines pass, stress fades,
but these friendships like Adwaiy’s last a lifetime.
Even if the next year separates us physically, I know that these memories, laughter, and dry companionship will stay with me forever.
Your friend,
Aaron Dias
Aww this is so wholesome, hope yall r frnds for a long time
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ReplyDeleteThis was incredibly humorous and sweet to read.The way you write shows clearly how you care a lot.Wise wordings as well.
ReplyDeleteDedicated to:
ReplyDeleteFumble and Tosui, my only regret is not keeping in touch with you
It isn't often that a ray of light breaks through the clouds that obscure our lives this gloomy in our trudge onward to our inevitable end. In fact, I believe it has only occurred seven times so far (Dear reader, it is at this moment that i request of you that you count how many blog posts Mr. Diaz has made so far). This newest blog post has to be the strongest of these rays, a beautiful piece (almost a confessional, even) that lays bare our protagonist's deepest feelings for Mr. Ajay.
This post is about a beginning and an end, or even the beginning of a perceived end. Taking place in February and March, our narrator takes us back to the twilight of his 10th year in grade school, and how much he truly appreciated his greatest friend being by his side through some of the most important exams he would ever have to take in his life. Mr. Diaz begins his narration by describing his interaction with our subject on the first day of his exams, which also happened to coincide with his very own birthday. Mr. Ajay's ever-lasting nonchalance proves to be an excellent contrast to Mr. Diaz's raw emotional delivery, it almost gives the sense that Mr. Ajay does not truly understand how valuable he is to Mr. Diaz's life. Even when our author is wished a happy birthday by him, it is with a casual tone, as if he was ordering his morning coffee. It is this quiet strength of Mr. Ajay's that our writer respects and admires, like the way he confidently pulled him across a busy road to safety.
The conclusion of this post is one that is unexpectedly somber as Mr. Diaz mourns his separation from Mr. Ajay as their career paths take them on two different roads, a road which he will have to cross alone without his other half. He treasures the little moments he has left with his closest companion, yet recognizes that this isn't truly the end. Friendships with people like Mr. Ajay are destined to last decades, or so he thinks. With this, Mr. Diaz reflects on these memories and emotions, recognizing that this is not truly the end and, even if it was, Mr. Ajay's impact on his life will reverberate forever more.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2026,
No2AdwaiyFan2009
This...is surprisingly deep of you,it's given me alot to think about.
DeleteThis one really touched Adwaiy's heart. He was crying tears of joy reading this. I think you should just confess to him at this point. Adwaiy told me that he might have feelings for you too but he just needs time to figure things out
ReplyDeleteYou are very wrong,I I never said anything like that,please stop making stuff up and posting it on the internet.
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DeleteI don't know what you are talking about, Adwaiy. I remember you talking about your feelings on this blog post. It must mean that you really are too shy to confess your feelings towards Mr.Diaz. Or are you really not Adwaiy, since its obvious how wrong and deceiving your words are. If you really are Adwaiy ,then I hope that you find the courage to confess to Mr.Diaz. Goodluck on your futures together Mr.Ajay and Mr.Diaz.
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