Once Upon A Time In New York

Supplies

The next day, the group decided to head to the mall to buy textbooks and supplies for their classes. The sun was shining brightly, and there was a sense of excitement in the air as they made their way to the bustling shopping center.

As they entered the mall, the cool air conditioning was a welcome relief from the heat outside. The mall was alive with activity, with people milling about, stores displaying their latest collections, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air.

"Alright, let's stick together and get everything we need for our basic classes," Daamini suggested. "It'll be more fun that way."

Everyone nodded in agreement, and they made their way to the first stop: the bookstore. The store was filled with rows upon rows of neatly stacked books. They quickly found the section for their courses and began picking out the required textbooks.

"Look at this one," Cadence said, holding up a book about muscle group workout routines and a stack of basic subject books. "This is going to be useful"

Daamini chuckled. "Yeah, but we can handle it. We've got each other."

Next, they headed to the stationery store. The shelves were lined with colorful notebooks, pens, and other supplies. Raghav was particularly excited about finding a new set of highlighters.

"These will be perfect for color-coding my notes," Chetan said, holding up a pack of neon highlighters.

Samriddhi smiled, stealing glances at Raghav with a tomato tint. " Mm-Hm. You and your organization." Before realizing it's evident. "It's impressive, though."

Simran and Kaartik wandered into the art supply section. Simran was on the lookout for new sketchbooks and pencils, while Kaartik was drawn to the vibrant paints and brushes.

"These colors are amazing," Kaartik said, picking up a set of watercolors. "We should do some painting together, it's my only hope of passing basic architecture, I don't know how Chetan does it"

Simran nodded enthusiastically. "I'd love that. Let's get these and some canvases."

Their next stop was the electronics store, where Siddhant was looking for a new laptop bag. He found one that was both stylish and functional, perfect for carrying his laptop and other essentials.

After gathering all their supplies, they reconvened at the central atrium of the mall, their arms laden with bags of books and supplies. They shared stories of their finds and laughed about the little adventures they had in the different stores.

"Ready to head out?" Daamini asked, looking around at her friends.

"Actually, I was thinking of doing some more shopping," Samriddhi said. "Simran, Parvati, want to join me?"

"Absolutely!" Simran replied, her eyes lighting up. Parvati nodded in agreement, eager to spend more time with her friends.

"Great! Chetan, why don't you come with us?" Samriddhi suggested.

Chetan grinned. "Sure, I'd love to."

With that, Samriddhi, Simran, Parvati, and Chetan headed off to explore the clothing and accessory stores. They tried on different outfits, giving each other fashion advice and enjoying the experience. Chetan, always the gentleman, offered his opinions and carried their bags, making the shopping trip even more fun.

Daamini, Kaartik, Raghav, Krisha, Cadence, and Siddhant made their way to the sports store, excited to check out the latest athletic gear. The store was filled with all kinds of equipment, from running shoes to yoga mats, and the group eagerly began exploring.