The Love Maze

2) Day One

Aditi's POV

Each passing second made me more anxious and most importantly angry at a very particular person.

"He hasn't arrived, yet?" Rishi spoke, breaking the silence.

"What do you expect? It's Vivan we're talking about", I replied, rolling my eyes.

He just laughed it off, leaning against the car.

"Sorry guys!! I am late..", Vivan came running down the doorway.

"Again!", I added as he smiled shyly.

"Calm down, boo bear. A handsome boy like me needs some time to get ready", he replied smugly

"Yeah definitely... you'll need an entire day to cover up your trashy face", I shot back at him with a grin.

"Umm...hello? Guys... I'm right here, remember?" Rishi spoke, clearing his throat.

We both glared at him now, obviously for interrupting us.

"Okay...I understand but we're running late. Can we just reschedule your epic diss off for later?" he said trying to make peace.

"Alright..", Vivan said as he walked towards the car.

"Hold up!!! It's my turn on the front seat", I yelled as he made a face at me.

"These kids...", I smiled as I heard Rishi curse under his breath.

The rest of the ride went quietly as Rishi drove with me and Vivan  on the back seat.

Yess!!! Ri justified it by saying he prefers to stay neutral

"We're here folks!! Try to behave like seniors", Rishi teased getting out the car, ignoring my glares.

I looked at the dumbo sitting beside me and we seemed to share the same expression.

"Once I get my license, it's over for him", I commented as Vivan chuckled loudly

"We can't wait for an eternity, you know", he replied mockingly

I hit him in the chest, walking out of the car

As I got closer to the hallway, I felt overwhelmed by the start of another year.

"Dee? You still mad?" the usually irritating voice now sounded calm and soft.

"Nah...just a bit nervous", I replied smiling.

He just stared at me with a questioning look.

"Don't be... you've got me and Ri", he replied giving me a comforting smile.

We were about to move when I spotted Rishi walking over towards us with a paper in his hand.

"Took you guys long enough...", he said as we smiled sheepishly.

It would be against nature if we were on time for anything

"But anyways- Here's the thing, grab your schedule at the academic office", he spoke as if he was rushing somewhere.

"And inform everyone you see, cuz the advisor is going mad....okay?? I'll....."

"Arey!!  Where are you going?" Vivan questioned clueless.

"Just got to know I've got a creative writing workshop today. So....", he paused flaunting his schedule.

"So you got off on the first day!?" I asked narrowing my eyes.

I mean, it's not fair that he gets to bunk the classes.

Well, it may not be technically bunking but still, he gets it