ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇɢᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ [ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇᴅ]

• Chapter 7: Breakfast Battle •

[University of Bournbrooke]

A week had passed since that interaction between Mayukh and Nikita. She had kept to herself in the remainder of the week, stepping out only with Aisha. The girls had used this week to bond amongst themselves, assign household work, get accustomed to the new routine.

Now, it was time for classes to begin. Nikita had her first class at 10am and her second class at 2pm. She had a two hour break between the classes but luckily, Aisha was also a transfer student and so she had the exact same timetable.

Aisha was currently waiting in the hall, making breakfast and calling out for Nikita and Krutika. 
"Are you guys ready?"
"Yes yes!" Krutika said, coming out.

Shortly after, Nikita arrived. She wore a simple beige cargos with brown full sleeves skin tight top, kajal and mascara on her eyes along with her nose ring resting as usual and her subtle matte lipstick.
"Let's go?" She asked.
"Yep."

The girls made their way outside. Krutika said bye and headed to her class while Nikita and Aisha walked to theirs. As they passed the cafeteria, Nikita spoke, "Listen! I'll grab a drink. I didn't eat breakfast."
"What? Why?"
"I woke up late." She looked down shy.
"You!" Aisha chuckled, "Okay, give me your bag I'll save your seat."
"Thank you, Thank you! Do you want anything?"
"Nope I'm good! Come fast. Room 1203."
"Okay! I'll be there."

Saying so, Nikita entered the cafeteria where she saw a bunch of people sitting, swarming around one boy. She saw and her eyes met with his. Mayukh.

Mayukh POV:

With 30 minutes left till class started, we were sitting in the cafeteria. Immediately, a bunch of girls came and initiated conversation. I was not interested, as usual. Although I did flirt around a bit, because why not?

Suddenly, I looked up and my eyes met with hers. Nikita. She noticed me look and instantly looked away. I chuckled. I noticed her standing in line to order.
"Guys. I'll be back. Need a drink." I said and got up, while they returned to the conversation.
I made my way to her and stood behind her, in line. She hadn't noticed me because she was too busy talking on call. She was wearing the same kinda style she wore before. A brown full-sleeves top and beige cargos. Her braided hair resting on her shoulders.

"Yes Aai. I'm taking breakfast right now!" She said. Her voice sounded so calm and soothing.
"What do you mean right now?!" I could hear her Mom yell at her through the phone. 
"Aai... I... I woke up late. Sorry."
I chuckled.
"Okay! I'll eat now. My class is in 30 minutes."
Ah, so she has the same timing as me.
"Okay. Bye!"
She cut the call and walked ahead.

"Mayukh!" Rohan, my friend, called out.
She instantly turned around and then saw me and her eyes widened. I signaled to Rohan that I'll come there in a bit and then faced Nikita again.
"Hi." I said.
Her height was perfect against mine. She must be 5'5, her head lands exactly on my chest.
"Hi." She whispered.
"Next!!" The man called.
I saw her order and check her wallet for cash.
"Shit." I heard her whisper.
"What's wrong?" I asked and she turned.
"No... Nothing." She then turned to the counter and said, "I just need this drink. Thank you."
"You sure?" The Uncle asked.
"Uncle! I left my wallet with my friend! I only have this much right now. It's okay!" She smiled.
Oh. He handed her the drink and she turned to me, waved a small bye and headed to her class.
Her small bye. Her small bye did flutter.
"Sir, what would you like?" The guy said, pulling me out of my trance.
"Huh. Just a drink." I said and got my drink and went outside to find her, but I couldn't. 

Nikita POV:

I've been having weird interactions with that guy. Mayukh. I knew he's someone big here, since he has girls swarming around him all the time, but I can't afford to get close to him. I don't want my scholarship hindered in any way.

I was so hungry and I forgot my wallet with Aisha so I couldn't even eat. Ugh! I was heading off to my class when a worker comes to me and says, "This is for you, Ma'am!"
"Me?" I ask, looking at the sandwich in his hand.
"Yes. I was told to give it to you by your friend."
"Who?"
"Mayukh saab."
"Oh." Why did he do that?
"Here Ma'am. I am getting late for work."
"Oh.. yeah. Thanks."
After he left, I stared at the sandwich. How did he know? I whispered it. Did he hear that? I decided to thank him later and ate the sandwich before heading to class.

[4pm, University of Bournbrooke]

Mayukh sat inside his class, finishing some notes as Nikita noticed him. She wanted to thank him for the food he got, but she was scared because he's always surrounded by people. Right now, he seemed be to be sitting alone.
This is my best chance! She thought.

She took a deep breath and made her way inside. She entered and walked closer to him. He seemed focused. Once she reached him, he looked up and gave her a small smile, "Hi."
"Hi... I... I wanted to thank you."
"For?" He said, closing his book and standing up.
"The... sandwich..."
"That's nothing. Don't worry."
"How much?"
"What?"
"How... how much was it?"
He chuckled, "Why would I tell you?"
"I... I'll pay you back."
"No. You don't need to." His voice assertive and deep.
"It's not right. I insist."
"Nikita. I said you don't need to." He said, looking right at her. She gulped in nervousness at the use of her name.
"O...Okay... Tha..thank you." She said and was about to head out when he caught her arm.
She gasped but held him for support, "Get used to it." He said and walked out.

She left the room in confusion of what he just said. She went to find her friend and dialed her number.
"Where are you?"
"I'm in the games room. Come!"
"Where on earth is that Aisha!"
"Arre! From our class! Go straight and then take right when you see the admissions office."
"Acha! Okay! I'll come."

She followed her instructions and found Aisha but got startled to find her sitting with the one group of people she wished to avoid.

"Nikita! Here!" Aisha called out.
"Hi." Nikita said as she came closer and sat next to Aisha, "Why are we here?"
"Socializing!"
"Whyyy!"
"Shush, you need it!" Aisha exclaimed.

"ALRIGHT LISTEN UP!" A loud voice erupted and disturbed the entire games room.
Everyone casted their eyes on the source of the noise and soon, everyone was facing Mayukh, standing on a chair. "Aight! We're throwing a freshers this weekend! Roy ClubHouse. It's right down the road! A 10 minute drive! Everyone's invited! Yes there's booze! Yes there's everything! Show up! Saturday, 8pm onwards!"

Huge applauses erupted the games room, and soon everyone was busy chatting about what they'd wear, how they'd go, etc.

"Aisha..." Nikita asked, pulling her aside, "Is Mayukh.... like, part of the Roys?"
Aisha laughed, "Are you insane? You're finding out now?!"
"What?"
"He's the grandson of the founder. His brother Ved, his Mom and Dad own the University."
"His... brother?"
"You need to do your research. Mr Sudhanshu has 3 sons, Bishwas, Sunil and Batuk. Mr Bishwas has 2 kids: Ved and Kashik. Mr Sunil has 3 children: Gautam, Mayukh and Jhanvi, and Mr Batuk has 2 children: Arnab and Arup."
"Oh. I didn't know."
"Ved and Kashik are the sons of the owners of this University but they're all very close. Mayukh's mom is involved in the HR of the University."
"There's a lot of guys in the family."
Aisha chuckled, "Yeah there's something up with the Roy chromosomes! Okay I'm getting back. You joining?"
"No. I... I need to get started on my assignment."
"You're such a nerd!"
"I'll be in the library." Nikita said, hugging Aisha.
"Okay, I'll text you in a while."

Nikita left the room and headed to the library, unaware that someone's eyes were on her the entire time.

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