ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇɢᴇ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ [ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇᴅ]

• Chapter 21: •

Nikita POV:

He was sitting in front of me, on the table, indirectly clouding me. His thin white sweatshirt and black cargo jeans made him look heavenly.
Stop it! What's wrong with you?!

"What are you doing?" His deep voice asked.
"Me?"
"Is there anyone else in this room, Nikita?" I shook my head in a no, "So then, it's you, right?"
I didn't reply.
"Why are you sitting here?"
"Wh...why can't I?" I whispered.
"Coz, I want you next to me." He causally said.
My eyes widened at his statement, "What?"
"Why did you leave in a rush yesterday?"
"When?"
"After class. Ved and I were talking."
"I.... Nothing."
He sighed slightly and I got up and arranged my things and started to head out. I was scared around him. I had reached the doors when I was pulled back against the wall - trapped against it.

I closed my eyes in impact and slowly opened them to seeing Mayukh staring right at me.
"W..what are.. you doing?" I whispered.
He didn't reply and circled his hands around my waist. I hesitated and kept my hands to myself until I heard him chuckling slowly and bringing my arm on his hand, his eyes staring into mine.
"What are you doing to me?" He said, slowly.
His face came closer to me and buried himself in the crook of my neck. I gasped but his hand resting on my face prevented me from moving.
"Mayukh..." I tried to speak.
His gaze on me sharpened. His eyes spoke another language, shifting from my face to my lips. My eyes widened realizing his intentions.
"I... I need to go..." I said, trying to break free.
"Shhh." He said, his hands guiding somewhere while his face buried in my neck. I followed his hand movement with my eyes and noticed him switch off the lights in an instant.

It was dark. The little late came from the sun. He looked at me and his hand caressed my face. I saw him look down at my neck and back up. He came closer, "How is your fever now?"
The back of his palm touched my forehead with so much care and warmth. I was falling for it.
I jolted back suddenly, realizing what happened.
"No. Please. Stay away." I said, trying to leave.
He got my hand and held me in place, "humesha apni marzi chalana zaruri hai kya?"
[Translation: Is it necessary to always do what you want?]
"I.... I need to go."
He came closer and kissed my cheek, my breath stopping in my throat. He kissed me slowly.
"Breathe, darling. Breathe." He whispered.
He left me and I slowly let go of my breath. I looked at him. He was looking at me with unknown emotions in his eyes.
I looked at him, then looked at my bag and instantly ran away.

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Mayukh POV:

I smiled to myself once she left. Her fever had indeed gone. That's good. She had been triggering me since I saw her today. Firstly, she looked heavenly today. She looked like a warm hug. So hot yet so beautiful. When she sat with that other guy, my blood boiled.

The way she smiled and sat with him. The way she decided to work with him today. Why doesn't she get it?! She's mine. No Ayush or anyone is taking her away. I'll not let that happen.
"Ved." I said, once I reached out and found him, "We need to announce the semester party."
"Yep. Let's gather everyone in the activity pod."

We made our way to the pod and everyone had reached there as soon as sent the message. Everyone stopped talking instantly.

"Alright Guys!" Ved said, "Since the semester is almost ending in 2 weeks, we thought it's best to host the semester ball now. The semester ball is a ball, kinda like prom, which we host every semester, towards the end of it. This semester it's called the semester ball, next semester it'll be the end of year ball."
Everyone started chirping and cheering.
"Okay so! The party is going to be at our auditorium in our university! The theme is Northern Lights - so any blue, white, greenish shades." I added.
"Yep! Party is next Sunday, in 12 days, at 9pm! No one's leaving before 1am!" Ved added.
Everyone chuckled.
"To confirm, please pay the entry ticket, it's 25 rupees only. Pay by this Thursday, and to pay, there's going to be a committee - so you can pay there. Lastly, feel free to have promposals!"
Everyone cheered and soon the crowd dispersed.

Everyone's here, except her. Where is she?

"Mayukh!" Riya approached me.
"Yes." I replied, uninterested.
"Who are you taking to the dance?" She asked.
"I don't know." I lied.
"Are you sure it's not that village girl?"
"Nikita. Her name is Nikita."
"Why are you so defensive for her? Have you seen her?! Just look at her!" She said, pointing towards Nikita, who had just entered the room.

I followed her with my eyes - she looked lost within so many people and held Aisha. I saw her finding her friends and racing to meet them, then talking to them.
Her smile!
She slowly removed her hair which was in a breaking braid and let it flow free.
Her hair! It's beautiful!
Sadly, she took out her clip and tied in her with it, a few strands caressing her face.

"She's such a village girl." Riya's disturbing voice got me out of my trance.
My blood was boiling, "Enough."
"I'm serious though! Look at her Mayukh!"
"Riya." My voice darkening, she instantly stopped, looked at me and shivered, "S.T.O.P."
I walked away from there and watched her eyes follow mine. Unbothered, I walked to my girl. 

"Hey guys!" I said, to Aisha and her group.
"Hi Mayukh." Aisha smiled. The rest of the group greeted me too, except her.
She was looking at me, her cheeks were turning into a shade of red, while her hold on her bag increased. I chuckled at her antics.
"So, I hope you all are coming for the dance." I said, my eyes leaving hers.
"Yes of course!" Krutika replied, "You as well?"
"Of course!" I replied.
"Are you hosting it?" Aisha asked.
"No, this is hosted by the University. I'm equally a guest."
"Wow!"
I saw Nikita whisper something to Aisha and walk away. I looked at Aisha, who indicated that 'go follow her'. I smiled and slightly nodded, had a little conversation and then excused myself under the pretense of a phone call.

Once I reached outside, I walked towards her accommodation. As suspected, she was walking towards her house. I quickly caught up to her and turned her around. She got shocked.
"What are you doing here?" She hesitated.
"Talking to you." I said, coming closer.
"W...what do you.. want?"
"I'm dropping you to your room. Let's go." I said, grabbing her hand and started walking.
"I... I don't need to... be dropped." She said. 
"You don't, but I want to." I said and she fell silent.

We walked silently until she noticed that we're not going in the direction of her room.
"Umm... where are we going?" She asked.
"For a drive!" I said and reached my car.
She stood silent and a little shocked, "A drive?"
I nodded.
"Why?"
"Hope in, love."
She stood unmoved, so I pulled her closer and opened her door, "Come. Sit."
"I... I don't want to." She said, fearfully.
I went closer to her and caressed her face, "trust me, and come."
I didn't let her answer as I gently placed her on the front seat of my car and closed the door.
Then, I went to my seat and started driving.

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Also! I have a story written! Please tell me if you'd like me to publish that. It's ongoing but has already covered a lot. I wrote it in my free time but I was too shy to post it!

It's about a secret marriage with the same two character names (it was written before so I used the same names here and it's easier to remember).

Synopsis:
Mayukh married Nikita to save her from being married to someone 3 times her age in a quiet place in Kolkata. They go their own ways... only to be roommates in Dubai as they finish their studies! With Nikita assuming she's a burden responsibility to him and running away from him and Mayukh, who's falling in love with even more everyday..... who'd win?

Tropes:
introvert girl x extrovert boy
middle class x rich guy
possessive and flirty ML
family oriented guy and girl
cliche, cute and little steamy
slow burn, fun read!

Please tell me if you'd be down to read it and I'd post it, there's around 60 parts to it already! Just text on this to let me know if you'd be down!