Once Upon A Time In New York

Library

After finishing our breakfast, we all decided to head to the library to get a head start on our assignments. The walk across campus was filled with laughter and light-hearted banter, the morning sun casting a warm glow on everything.

Once inside the library, the cool, quiet atmosphere was a welcome change. We found a cozy corner with enough space for all of us to spread out our books and laptops. Kaartik and Raghav settled into their seats, still chuckling about something from earlier, while Samriddhi and I exchanged amused glances.

As we started working, I couldn't help but think about last night's scavenger hunt. It had been such a blast, and I was curious if the boys remembered any of it. I nudged Samriddhi, and she gave me a knowing smile.

"Hey, Kaartik, Raghav," I called out softly, not wanting to disturb the other students. "Do you guys remember anything from the scavenger hunt last night?"

Kaartik looked up, a puzzled expression on his face. "Scavenger hunt? Oh man, I was so drunk, everything's a blur."

Raghav laughed, shaking his head. "Yeah, same here. I remember bits and pieces, but not much. Did we do anything crazy?"

Samriddhi and I exchanged a look, trying to suppress our giggles. "Well, you both were pretty hilarious," Samriddhi said. "But it's a shame you don't remember. It was a lot of fun."

Kaartik grinned sheepishly. "Guess we'll have to do it again sometime when we're not so drunk."

We all laughed, the sound echoing softly in the quiet library. Despite their hazy memories, the boys' good-natured responses made the moment even more special. It was these little interactions that made our time together so memorable.

As we settled back into our work, I felt a sense of contentment. Surrounded by friends, in a place that felt like home, I knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, we would face them together. And that was a comforting thought.