English novel - Aghast : Ch-14 Things never change on its own... we need to change them

A lady teacher was teaching in the class. Students were listening. Among the students sitting were Nancy and John.
" So, the moral of the story is that it is better to make some decision rather than not taking any. Be on this side or that, not hanging around in between." Teacher told the gist of the story.
Nancy stole a look at John, their eyes meet. They shared a lovely smile.
Nancy showed a notebook to John on which it was written ‘LIBRARY’ in bold letters. John nodded in affirmation. After some time period bell rang. Students slowly dispersed.

John entered the library, looked for Nancy as usual. Since it was a break time no student was there in the library. Nancy was reading or pretending to read a book sitting in a corner. Nancy glanced over, their eyes met. She got up and started to go behind a book shelf. John also followed her. No communication no signals it seemed it was their daily practice. Though Nancy was going behind the bookshelf without a word, her mind was filled with thoughts
Whatever may happen today I have to take the final decision...
For how many days we will be hanging around in between like this..
Whatever teacher concluded after the chapter was really correct...
We have to take some definite decision...
Either this side or that...
Now enough is enough..
John following her was also had lots of thoughts in his mind.
Generally Nancy used to signal him after the period was over...
But this time she had signaled during the period..
Probably there is something wrong at her home..
From her face she seemed to be in dilemma...
Did she change her mind under the pressure of her parents...
So many thoughts of so many genres were revolving in his mind.

As Nancy reached the place from where they could not be seen, she stood in the corner on one leg, resting her other leg to the wall from behind, waiting for John. When John reached her, he stood in front of her, trying to read her expressions.
“ So, it’s decided, today at eleven o’ clock be ready. “ Nancy said.
John felt relieved knowing that still Nancy did not surrender to her parents.
But to what extent the way suggested by her is correct?...
Is it not extreme stand?...
“ Nancy don’t you think we are rushing things. We should wait for a few days, let’s see, if things change.” John tried to convince her.
“ John, things never change on their own, we need to change them.” Nancy said firmly.

Quite some time they discussed. John still was not sure about her stand.
But one way she is right...
Some times it is better to take immediate decisions..
John thought.
But am I ready for this ...
Am I ignoring my parents totally?...
But no.. .one day or the other we need to break this deadlock...
John was trying to come to some decision so that he could remain firm on it later.

Behind the racks John and Nancy were discussing and two racks further somebody was hearing their conversation hiding behind.

.. contd..