Summer and Sriya walk ahead, talking and laughing. Shubham and Saurav walk behind them, while Prachi and Arav follow a bit further back.
Prachi: (Noticing Arav's expression) Hey, Arav, are you okay? You seem a bit... off.
Arav: (Trying to smile) Yeah, I’m fine. Just... adjusting to being back, I guess.
Prachi: (Concerned) Are you sure? You don’t look fine. Is it something to do with Sriya?
Arav: (Sighs) Maybe. It’s just... weird seeing Summer so close with someone I don’t really know.
Prachi: (Nodding) I get it. It’s a change. But you should give her a chance. Sriya’s actually pretty nice once you get to know her.
Arav: (Reluctantly) I know. It’s just... I’m not used to it yet...
Up ahead, Summer and Sriya are laughing about something. Arav watches them, his face showing a mix of emotions. Prachi notices and gently nudges him.
Prachi: Look, Arav, Summer’s still your best friend. Meeting new people doesn’t change that.
Arav: (Sighs) Yeah, I know. It’s just hard seeing him so close with someone else.
Prachi: (Smiling) Give it some time. Things will get back to normal. And who knows, maybe you’ll become good friends with Sriya too.
Arav: (Nodding) Yeah, you’re right. I’ll try to be more open about it.
[Prachi hesitates for a moment before speaking again.]
Prachi: Arav, can I ask you something?
Arav: (Curious) Sure, what is it?
Prachi: (Gently) Do you think there’s more to your feelings for Summer than just friendship?
Arav: (Taken aback) What do you mean?
Prachi: (Carefully) I mean, you seem really affected by him spending time with someone else. It’s almost like you’re... jealous.
Arav: (Defensive) Jealous? No, it’s not like that. Summer and I are just close friends.
Prachi: (Softly) Maybe. But sometimes, close friendships can turn into something more. Just think about it.
Arav: (Silent, pondering) Maybe you’re right. I don’t know. It’s all just... confusing.
Prachi: (Supportively) Take your time to figure it out. And whatever happens, I’m here for you.
Arav: (Smiling weakly) Thanks, Prachi. I appreciate it.
They catch up to the rest of the group, and Arav makes an effort to engage more positively, trying to sort out his feelings while adapting to the new dynamic.
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You Are Only Mine
RomanceSummer 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...
