𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞

Chapter 6 Partner

Avyaan

I walked into class, expecting a usual day, but my eyes landed on a surprising sight. Nitika was seated on my bench, a sly grin spreading across her face. I was taken aback, wondering why she was sitting there. It must be her plan to annoy me, I thought.

I scanned the room, searching for Karan, but he was nowhere to be found. I considered sitting elsewhere, but Nitika waved me over, her smile growing wider. I hesitated, but something about her expression drew me in. I sat down beside her, my eyes narrowing. "Why are you sitting here?"

She batted her eyelashes, her voice dripping with innocence. "Because your friend is absent, and I thought I'd keep you company so you wouldn't get bored!"

I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "Why are you acting like this?"

She feigned innocence, her smile unwavering. "I'm not acting like anything!"

But something about that smile did something to me. "Don't smile," I found myself saying, my voice softer than I intended.

"Why?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

I sighed, feeling a strange sensation wash over me. Just then, the professor arrived, and we were immersed in a lecture. But Nitika couldn't seem to sit still. She dropped her pen, and I found myself reaching for it, my hand accidentally brushing against her leg. A jolt of electricity ran through me, leaving me feeling awkward and unsure.

What was happening? I couldn't explain the strange sensations coursing through my body. All I knew was that Nitika's presence was causing chaos within me, and I couldn't seem to shake it off.

I tried to focus on the lecture, but Nitika's antics were distracting me. She was fidgeting, her eyes wandering around the room, and she kept glancing behind her. I wondered what was so fascinating back there.

I tried to ignore her, but it was no use. She was like a constant hum in the background, refusing to be ignored. The lecture ended finally.

"Avyaan" nitika gestured for me to come closer. I leaned in, expecting her to whisper something important, but instead, she asked, "Why is Sophia looking at you?"

"How would I know she's the one looking at me ask her!" I said and she replied with ok.

I was lost in my thoughts, wondering why Nitika was sitting with me. I was taken aback, thinking she was going to confess her undying love for me or something. Oh, she fell for me already? Huh no one can escape from my enigmatic charm.

"I need your help" she spoke up again. Oh, so she just wanted my help. "What?" I asked, trying to hide my disappointment.

"Does Karan have a girlfriend?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Oh, she's interested in Karan, not me. "No," I replied, and she let out a squeal of delight, clapping her hands together. "Great!" she exclaimed, her enthusiasm a bit much for me.

"Weirdo," I thought to myself, but she just kept going. "What's his type of girls?" she asked, her eyes shining with curiosity.

I raised an eyebrow, wondering what she was up to. "Why do you want to know?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

But Nitika just grinned, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Just tell me, Avyaan. I need to know."

I sighed, wondering why I was getting dragged into this. "Fine, he likes girls who are smart and funny, okay?" She nodded enthusiastically. "That's great!  smart and funny"

I rolled my eyes, chuckling despite myself. "I guess so."

She leaned in closer. "So, Avyaan, tell me more about Karan. What's he like?"