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Aarohi's POV :

It has been a week since Aaryan is ignoring me. Like I said before, I shouldn't feel this way as we never talked but at least he used to look at me and now he doesn't even do that. Whenever we come in front, he moves away like I have some contagious disease. Is he really so angry because I didn't reply? I don't think a person will get angry because of such a small reason moreover he even took revenge by not congratulating me. So why he is always running away?

Last week was so hectic for me completing all my notes which I missed because of the practice session. It's like most of my week went completing it but still, I have some more to write. Last night I decided that I will come early to college, and I was happy that I kept my own word.

There was a project given to us and I wanted to refer some books from the library, so I directly went there. My exams are coming near and I really want to score good because I am already weak in one of my subjects. I can't do anything of that, and so I don't wish to spoil my other subjects. At least I can do good in them. I referred the books and was done with that soon.

I quickly came out with a sigh of relief. I'm not really a library going person because it's all silent, something which I hate. Also, all the books filled shelf make me worry about studies. I came to the parking area to see if my friends have arrived but no, there wasn't anyone. Why are they so late today? I decided to wait for them, and so I sat on one of the bench under the tree. I took out my phone and was scrolling my social media account when my eyes lifted and I saw Aaryan's car passed by me, as usual, my heart started beating fast. When will I get over this feeling?

Like always I didn't avoid my gaze, I kept looking at his car till he parked it. Excitement built inside me to have a glimpse of him. I was waiting for him to come out and when he finally did, I was unable to control all the dancing butterflies in my stomach. Oh god, why does he look so good?

I kept staring at him but stopped it when Rahul came and sat beside me. We exchanged our hellos and started talking. He was saying about his cute little nephew, whom I admire a lot. I love small babies. Rahul even showed me his phone which his nephew dropped in water yesterday. I was not able to control my laugh. I felt sad for him because I guess he bought that phone last month and now it was damaged already but Rahul's expressions were so funny that I kept laughing.

“Stop it,” he said and I nodded. When I finally stopped I glanced at the direction where I saw Aaryan but this time he was nowhere to be seen. I got disappointed and went to my class with Rahul. None of my best friends were here, so I got settled next to Rahul. I was busy talking with him when my eyes shifted towards the entrance and saw Aaryan coming inside. As he entered he scanned the whole class and when his eyes caught mine he quickly averted his gaze. Man, not again!

Soon teacher came and started with her lecture. Seeing Aaryan and his friends coming on time made her shocked too for which she even taunted them but neither of them made any kind of comment, they just smiled at her.

After the lecture ended, Rahul was the first one to leave because he had some work. I saw everyone leaving and started packing my things but was stopped when Jiya, one of my classmates came and stood in front of me, with her friends beside her.

“Is it your passion to steal others boyfriends?” She asked. WTF. What is she talking about?

“What?” I asked looking straight at her.

“You proposed Rohit, right?” She asked ever so arrogantly. For a moment I got confused on what to reply her. Proposed Rohit? Why would I even do that? I don't even reply him most of the time plus it's him who did that and that too, two months ago.

“Wait. You are mistaken, I didn't propose him.” I said as calmly as I could.

“Stop acting innocent, your best friend told us everything.” She added making me more shocked.

What!! I don't think so Apeksha will ever do something like that. So I asked her again about who said it.

“Riddhi.” She said and I got angry as hell. Was it not enough for her the way she betrayed me before? Why she has to do something so cheap now. What will she get by spreading rumours about me?

“Firstly, That girl is not my best friend and secondly I never proposed your boyfriend, it was him who did it and that time you guys weren't dating each other. If you want proof I can even give you one.” With that, I took my phone and showed her the messages.

Her face expression changed immediately. She felt guilty of what she did and said sorry with a hug. I was so angry by the time and I hate when my anger turns into tears. As excepted my tears started flowing. How can someone do this was the only thought in my mind? Not only someone, the person whom I once called my best friend.

I came to know that the whole class was looking towards us, so I decided to leave before I look stupid in front of them. I was not able to control my tears they were continuously flowing. I began to walk from there but was stopped when I received a tight grip on my wrist and within a second I was dragged out of the classroom. It was an unexpected thing.

I looked up to see who the person was and received another and the biggest shock of my whole life. Aaryan!

I was shocked was definitely an understatement of what I felt when Aaryan dragged me out of the classroom. I was not able to believe my eyes. It was literally the most unexpected thing happened to me. My mind was not able to function anything. But why did he dragged me out? In fact what made him do that?

As we were moving in the corridor, I felt everyone looking at us and nervousness hit me hard. Everyone looked at me as if they just saw an alien walking with Aaryan. I don't blame them because they were also shocked and confused like me but then I saw the next person who looked equally shocked, Aaryan's girlfriend, Niharika.

I looked up at him and saw his jaw clenched. What a perfect and strong jaw, wow! His face showed no emotion unlike mine, which definitely had a lot of emotions all over. I was not over the first shock when I received the other. Without saying anything Aaryan took me near his car and opened the door to the passenger seat. I looked at him not knowing what to do. Does he really want me to sit inside? But where will we go? OMG, what is happening to me today?

I looked at him again and this time he gave me a small glare, So without wasting a second I got settled inside. Even he hopped in and started to drive. I had so many questions to ask but didn't got any courage, and so I kept my mouth shut. Even Aaryan didn't speak a word, he just handed me his handkerchief to wipe my tears.

He was driving for the past thirty minutes, whereas I kept looking at him from time to time. What next? Are we going to drive the whole day? Not like I have a problem with it but still, I wished to know why he brought me out of the classroom. I decided to ask but again my courage didn't help and I had to keep quiet.

Finally, after fifteen more minutes, he stopped the car. I looked out and saw that he has already parked the car outside my home. How does he know my address? OMG, this is too much to bear now.

“Thank you,” I said looking straight at him. He glanced towards me and nodded giving me his heart-melting smile. OMG!! Aaryan smiled.

“Bye and thanks again,” I said as I went out of the car. I ran inside my home and straight away went to my room.

Aaryan, the boy I always loved and dreamt off dropped me. I still can't believe what just happened to me. I touched my hand which he was holding. I smiled at myself and took out my phone. I was happy and there's no way I can stop myself from sharing it with my friends. I texted the whole incident to them but none of them seemed to be happy. God, why can't they understand me?

“Guys, Can't you be happy because I'm?” I asked and they agreed eventually.

The day ended with me thinking about Aaryan. The only thought I had in my mind before sleeping was, how will I face him tomorrow?

Aaryan's POV:

I have messed up everything! Every damn single thing!

All the efforts I took to ignore her for all these years are in vain now. Why did I even let it happen, man? I feel so stupid now. For heaven's sake, I'm mature now, then why the hell did I act like a teenage lovesick boy? Regret!

I regret everything I did today and I'm even upset about it but then again there's a part of me which is happy, which feel satisfied. No, I should not think this way!

Aarohi! A complete distraction. A distraction which I can't get rid off.

I never believed in love. For me the only meaning of love was lust but it all changed when I came to know about Aarohi's feelings for me. I was definitely shocked at that time, She being the good girl fell for me was something I never expected.

We studied in the same school, but I was never interested in her. I never thought of her as my type but then I don't know what happened to me, slowly I started to notice her. All her childish acts, her smile, her eyes made me think about her, more and more. 

Her thoughts always kept me occupied. She became a mystery which I wanted to solve. I remember the time when I was so interested to know about her. I know it sounds so cringe but I even stalked her social media accounts but unfortunately found nothing special as they all were private, still are!

I was happy with the life I lived, dating girls at random and enjoying my life was my thing but soon I realized that none of my dates were working and the reason for it was, Aarohi. She became an obsession to me, the more I tried to run away from her, the more I was dragged towards her. She was and is definitely something different from all the girls I have encountered with. If wanted, I would have easily dated her at any time as I already knew about her feelings but something in me never allowed me to do that.

I was fade up thinking about her all the time, and so I decided to approach her, I wanted to know her, and so I contacted her friend but then what I came to know made me angry. I started hating her or I guess that's what I was pretending for so long time but today it all vanished. I don't know where all the hate was gone today.

After the lecture ended, I was about to leave the class but was stopped when I saw Aarohi crying. I didn't know about the reason but I felt a sharp pain in my heart, seeing her cry made me uncomfortable. I don't know what came over me but I directly went towards her and dragged her out of classroom holding her hand in mine. The moment we stepped out I felt all the eyes looking at us but at that moment I didn't care about anyone, only person mattered to me at that moment was Aarohi!

As we moved forward I felt her staring at me continuously. Only the thought of her dove eyes looking at me made my heart flutter. The next thing was her hand which I was holding a bit too tight but when I realised, she was holding it too, I loosened the grip. Her hand felt so perfect in mine that I refused to let it go. I took her near my car and opened the door for her to sit. She hesitated in the start but when I glared at her she sat in innocently. I started to drive not knowing where was I going. I felt much better, happier but now, now I seriously regret everything I did.

She is the only girl who was dared to hurt my ego and I can never forget that.

It will be much better if I stop thinking about her now!

   

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