Arav and Summer are walking to college together in the morning.
Arav: (Smiling) It feels good to be out again. I’ve missed this.
Summer: (Grinning) We’ve missed you too. College hasn’t been the same without you.
Arav: So, fill me in on what I’ve missed. How’s everyone doing?
Summer: (Thinking) Well, Prachi aced her presentation, Shubham joined a new club, and Saurav’s been obsessed with this new video game.
Arav: (Laughing) Sounds like a lot’s been going on. What about you? Any interesting stories?
Summer: (Excitedly) Oh, yeah! I’ve been spending more time with Sriya. She’s really fun to be around.
Arav: (Feeling uneasy but trying to hide it) Sriya again, huh? You seem to talk about her a lot.
Summer: (Nodding) Yeah, she’s great. She’s been hanging out with us more often. You’ll get to meet her today.
Arav: (Curious) So, what have you guys been doing?
Summer: We’ve been doing the usual stuff—studying, hanging out in the canteen. Sriya even taught us some fun new games. She’s really bringing a lot of energy to the group.
Arav: (Forced smile) That sounds nice.
[They arrive at college and head to the canteen where Prachi, Saurav, Shubham, and Sriya are waiting.]
Prachi: (Excitedly) Arav! You’re back!
Shubham: (Grinning) Finally, man. We’ve missed you.
Saurav: (High-fiving Arav) Good to see you, buddy.
Sriya: (Smiling warmly) Hi, Arav. I’ve heard a lot about you. It’s nice to finally meet.
Arav: (Politely) Nice to meet you too, Sriya. I’ve heard a lot about you as well.
[They all sit down together. The group starts chatting, but Arav feels a bit out of place, especially when Sriya becomes the center of attention with her jokes and stories.]
Sriya: (Laughing) So, there was this one time I almost tripped over my own feet trying to catch a bus!
[Everyone laughs, including Arav, though he still feels uneasy.]
Arav: (Smiling) That’s pretty funny. I can see why everyone likes having you around.
Sriya: (Blushing slightly) Thanks, Arav. It’s been fun getting to know everyone.
[The conversation continues, and Arav tries to join in more, but can’t shake the feeling of unease.]
[Later, as they’re walking to class, Summer notices Arav’s quietness.]
Summer: Are you okay, Arav? You’ve been pretty quiet.
Arav: (Sighing) Yeah, just getting back into the swing of things. It’s been a while.
Summer: (Concerned) If something’s bothering you, you can tell me.
Arav: (Forcing a smile) No, it’s nothing. Just adjusting. I’m glad to be back.
Summer: (Smiling) Good. We’re all glad to have you back too.
They head to their classes, with Arav feeling a mix of happiness and unease, trying to adjust to the changes in his social circle.
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You Are Only Mine
RomantizmSummer and Arav had been inseparable since childhood.However, things started to change when Summer began dating Sriya.The more Arav saw Summer and Riya together, the more a strange sense of jealousy gnawed at him.Arav's jealousy began to affect thei...
