Whispers of a broken light

Coffee and chat

As I stepped out of the classroom, my mind was still reeling from the unexpected encounter with Arjun at the beach the previous night. His smile and the way he looked at me lingered in my thoughts, filling me with a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation.

Navigating through the bustling hallways of the college, I found myself unconsciously scanning the crowd for any sign of Arjun. Each familiar face I passed sent a jolt of anticipation through me, my heart skipping a beat whenever I thought I caught a glimpse of him.

Suddenly, amidst the throng of students hurrying to their next class, I spotted Arjun striding confidently down the hallway. My eyes widened in surprise and delight as I watched him, admiring the effortless way he carried himself with such confidence and poise.

When Arjun passed by my classroom, our eyes met briefly, and I felt my cheeks flush with warmth. I was about to look away, feeling a little flustered, when Arjun did something unexpected – he took a few steps back and winked at me, a playful grin dancing on his lips.

A surge of excitement coursed through me at the sight, my face breaking into a radiant smile. It felt as though we shared a secret moment amidst the chaos of the busy hallway, and for a fleeting instant, it was just him and me.

But our moment was short-lived as the sharp voice of our teacher shattered the spell, calling out my name in disapproval. I snapped out of my reverie, feeling a pang of embarrassment as I realized I had been caught daydreaming once again.

Apologizing to my teacher, I stepped out of the classroom, my heart still racing with the thrill of the unexpected encounter with Arjun. Despite the scolding, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face, feeling hopeful and excited about what the future might hold. And as I made my way through the college, thoughts of Arjun swirling in my mind, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the unexpected moments of joy that brightened my day.

As I sat in the college courtyard, lost in my own thoughts, I felt a familiar presence approach. Looking up, I saw Arjun sauntering towards me, his guitar slung casually over his shoulder and a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Skipping class again, Abi?" he teased, a playful smirk playing on his lips.

I felt a blush creeping up my cheeks at being caught in the act. "Well, you're the reason," I shot back, unable to resist the urge to banter with him.

Arjun chuckled, the sound echoing through the courtyard as he strummed a few chords on his guitar. "Me? I'm flattered," he replied, his tone oozing with mock arrogance. "But I must warn you, hanging out with me can be quite...distracting."

Rolling my eyes, I couldn't help but smile at his cheekiness. "I'll take my chances," I retorted, feeling a rush of excitement at the prospect of spending time with him.

Arjun grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Good. Because I was thinking we could grab a coffee together," he suggested casually, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

My heart skipped a beat at his invitation, though I tried to play it cool. "Coffee, huh?" I mused, pretending to consider the offer. "Well, I suppose I could make an exception for you."

Arjun chuckled, falling into step beside me as we made our way to the college canteen. As we walked, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation building within me. Despite his teasing and playful banter, there was something about Arjun that drew me to him, something that made me eager to spend more time in his company. And as we embarked on our coffee date, I couldn't wait to see where the day would take us.

As I sat across from Arjun in the bustling college canteen, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee swirling around us, I couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement mixed with nervousness. Arjun's gaze was intense, his eyes a captivating shade of brown that seemed to draw me in with each passing moment.