Wounds of the Heart (दिल के घाव)💔

9

In the bustling college courtyard, students were in full swing, working together to decorate for the upcoming fest. Ladders, ribbons, and colorful decorations were scattered everywhere as everyone chipped in.

Manik, perched precariously on a ladder, was diligently arranging a ribbon on the ceiling. But just as he reached a bit too far, disaster struck—the ladder slipped, and he began to tumble.

In a split-second, Arjun's lightning reflexes kicked in, and he managed to catch Manik in his arms, preventing any harm from coming to his friend. Time seemed to stand still for a moment as they locked eyes, a shared sense of relief and gratitude passing between them.

However, the sudden tension was broken by Nandini, one of Manik's friends, who cleared her throat and stepped forward. "Well, well, Arjun, looks like you've just earned your superhero badge today," she teased, giving a playful wink.

Arjun, somewhat caught off guard, gently set Manik down and grinned. "Just looking out for my clumsy friend here."

Manik, now safely on the ground, couldn't resist a cheeky grin. "Clumsy? Who, me?"

Nandini playfully slapped Manik on the back of his head. "Yes, you! And thanks, Arjun, for saving us from a potential disaster."

Arjun chuckled and excused himself, but his heart carried the memory of that fleeting moment when he held Manik in his arms, a moment that had passed in the blink of an eye but left an impression he couldn't easily forget.
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In the bustling college hallway, Twinkle and Kunj observed Abhimanyu's intense football practice. Twinkle couldn't help but admire Abhimanyu's dedication, and she shared with Kunj how their college had been winning thanks to Abhimanyu's skills for the past two years. Kunj, impressed by Abhimanyu's commitment, nodded in agreement.

As Abhimanyu noticed them approaching, he took a break from his practice and walked over to them. Kunj decided to initiate the conversation and complimented Abhimanyu on his impressive moves. Abhimanyu chuckled in response, a hint of appreciation in his eyes. "Thanks," he replied, feeling a bit more at ease in Kunj's presence.

However, their conversation was abruptly interrupted by the arrival of four boys from the opposite college's football team. The team leader mocked Abhimanyu, claiming that this year luck would not be on his side. Before he could continue with his taunts, Kunj stepped in and gave a biting retort, insinuating that the team leader was only there because he was afraid of losing again. Laughter erupted from the small crowd that had gathered.

The opposing team's leader, not taking kindly to Kunj's words, asked who Kunj was while eyeing him up and down. This made Abhimanyu visibly angry, and before things could escalate further, he twisted the team leader's hand, forcing him to back off. The situation quickly escalated, and a scuffle seemed imminent, but it was interrupted by the arrival of their coach, who separated the two groups.

The team leader warned Abhimanyu that they would face each other on the competition ground before departing. Twinkle noticed that Abhimanyu had blood on his knuckles from the confrontation, and both she and Kunj rushed him to the college nurse's office.

However, the nurse was absent, so Kunj, taking the initiative, skillfully bandaged Abhimanyu's knuckles. The act of tending to his wounds created a unique bond among the three friends, as they realized that they had each other's backs in moments of adversity.
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As Kunj skillfully tended to Abhimanyu's knuckles, he couldn't help but notice the intensity of Abhimanyu's gaze on him.

(Kunj eyes)

(Abhimanyu eyes)

Their eyes locked, and for a brief moment, the world seemed to fade away around them. It was as if time had stopped, and they were the only two people in the room.

Unbeknownst to them, Twinkle was still engrossed in her phone call and hadn't noticed the silent exchange between the two boys. The atmosphere in the room grew charged with an unspoken connection, and the silence was almost palpable.

It wasn't until a sudden gust of wind swept through the room, ruffling the curtains, that they snapped out of their trance. Abhimanyu quickly cleared his throat, a faint blush creeping onto his cheeks. He hurriedly thanked Kunj for bandaging his knuckles and abruptly left, leaving Kunj standing there with his hand on his racing heart.

Kunj watched Abhimanyu's retreating figure, his own cheeks tinged with a blush. It was a moment that had caught them both off guard, an unexpected connection that left Kunj with a heart pounding faster than ever. As he tried to regain his composure, he couldn't help but wonder about the feelings that had stirred within him during that brief, intense exchange with Abhimanyu.