ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇɢᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ [ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇᴅ]

• Chapter 9: Freshers! •

[University, Freshers Day]

Nikita sat in the library as she worked on her assignment with Aisha. The two girls had been there since 9am, and it was currently 1pm. After a huge chunk of work done, Aisha now wanted to go for a walk around campus.
"Do you wanna walk?" Aisha asked.
"Yeah, sure." Nikita said and packed her stuff.
"We'll come back. You don't need to pack it."
"No. I... I prefer to." She refused.
"Okay! Suit yourself! Let's go!"

Nikita packed her stuff and followed her friend as they walked around University.
"So are you still unsure on if you're coming to freshers in the evening?"
"No I'm not unsure. I don't want to go."
"I think you should come babe. It's one time, and I won't drink too much, so you'll have me."
"I trust that, I'm just nervous."
"Why?"
"I don't know."
She chuckled, "Hahaha! Okay no worries!"

The two girls walked around campus until they reached the games room, to find the rest of their group. Nikita joined the group and started chatting when her eyes fell upon a girl. She seemed very popular as a lot of the boys were huddled around her.
"Who's she?" Nikita asked her friend.
"Oh that. That's Riya Gupta. Her mother is the chancellor of our University."
"Oh. Damn."

Meanwhile, Riya was making her way to Mayukh, who was busy in conversation.
"Hey!" She said, with a screeching smile.
"Hey." Mayukh replied, uninterested.
"What's the dress code for today?" She chirped.
"Anything."
"I see! Will you be able to pick me? I don't have a driver."
"I'll see what I can do. I'll send a driver."
Her face fell as she heard him but covered it up.

Soon, his eyes fell on Nikita. What was she doing here on a Saturday? She seemed lost in conversation with someone. He couldn't help but check her out. Her jeans and a sweatshirt with vans. Her hair tied in a clip as always. All her outfits highlighted her figure but also hid him modestly.
She suddenly met his gaze and instantly looked down, embarrassed.

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[Tulip Towers, 8pm]

Nikita watched as both the girls were getting ready. They were all in Aisha's room since she had the best makeup options and all were getting ready as Nikita sat in the room watching in admiration.
"You guys look wonderful!" Nikita exclaimed.
"Thank you, love!" Krutika said.

Within a 30 minutes, both girls were done and were heading off to the party.
"Take care. Please stay safe." Nikita warned.
"Yes Mom. Don't worry!" Krutika teased.
They gave Nikita a hug and made their way out to the cab which was taking them to the party.

Nikita closed the door and went to the hall to watch TV. After 30/45 minutes, she started seeing several stories of the party from Aisha, Krutika and her other friends through her Instagram. She chuckled seeing them let loose.

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"TRINGG TRIINGG!" Nikita's phone ring shot the roof and alerted Nikita as she woke up with a holt.
When did I fall asleep? She thought.
Nonetheless, she picked up the call, "Hello?"
"Nikkkkkkiiii!!!!" She heard drunk Krutika and sighed, "How are youuuuuuuuuuu?"
"Did you drink too much Kru?" she said, sternly.
"Maybe!"
"I can see that."
"I neeedddd youuuu, come" her voice muffled.
"Kru. What are you saying? I can't hear you!"
"I... n—d you!"
"What?!" She sighed, she didn't want to go there because of that bet, but she figured that a stupid bet wasn't as important as her friend's safety. "Okay! Don't say anything! I'm coming!"
She said and hung up.

10:30pm, she looked at the clock. She got up, and went to her room and picked out a simple white dress and put it on. The dress ended just above her knees and had a laced back until her chest and had a strap over the shoulders on each side. The dress was skin tight. She did basic makeup by adorning kajal and mascara and put her signature subtle lipstick and tied her hair in a loose braid, after applying some perfume.