Once Upon A Time In New York

Going Home

Simran and Samriddhi carefully guided Kaartik and Raghav back to their shared dorm room. The night air was cool, and the campus was quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing through the corridors. Simran supported Kaartik, who was still a bit unsteady, while Samriddhi helped Raghav, who was equally exhausted.

As they reached the dorm room, Simran gently helped Kaartik onto his bed. She brushed a stray lock of hair from his forehead, her touch lingering for a moment longer than necessary. "You need to rest," she said softly, tucking a blanket around him. Kaartik managed a tired smile, his eyes locking with hers. "Thanks, Simran. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Simran's heart fluttered at his words. "I'll always be here for you," she whispered, her voice filled with emotion.

Meanwhile, Samriddhi was helping Raghav settle into his bed. She sat beside him, her hand resting on his arm. "You too, Raghav. Get some sleep," she said, her voice filled with concern. Raghav nodded, already half-asleep, but he reached out and gently squeezed her hand. "Thanks, Samriddhi," he murmured, his eyes softening as he looked at her.

Samriddhi felt a warmth spread through her chest. "Anytime, Raghav," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Across the campus, Krishna was assisting Siddhant into his dorm. Siddhant leaned heavily on Krishna, grateful for his friend's support. "Almost there," Krishna encouraged, opening the door to Siddhant's room. He helped Siddhant to his bed and made sure he was comfortable. "Rest up, Siddhant. You've had a long day."

Finally, Cadence was guiding Daamini to her dorm room. Daamini was quiet, lost in her thoughts. Cadence noticed and gave her a reassuring smile. "Here we are," he said, opening the door. He helped Daamini to her bed and sat beside her for a moment. "If you need anything, I'm just a call away," Cadence said. Daamini nodded, appreciating the gesture. "Thank you, Cadence."

With everyone settled in their rooms, the night grew still. Each of them, in their own way, reflected on the day's events, finding comfort in the support of their friends. The bonds they shared were growing stronger, and they knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, they would face them together.