CHAPTER 1

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[AFTER 20 YEARS IN INDIA. 7:00 AM IN THE MORNING.]

                       [Yn's outfit]

YN's Perspective

The bright morning sun shone down on the sprawling campus of New India University. I was buzzing with excitement, my heart racing as I walked hand-in-hand with my friends, Riya and Neha. We were chatting and laughing, our voices echoing through the vibrant atmosphere. Everyone around us was just as eager to start this new journey.

“Yaar, isn’t it amazing?”
Riya exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.

“New city, new friends! Maine suna hai, yahaan sab log kaafi cool hain!”

Neha nodded enthusiastically, “Haan! Aur suna hai ki yahaan ki library mein aise rare books hain jo kisi aur university mein nahi milte!”

I smiled at their excitement. “Yeah! It’s gonna be so much fun! Let’s grab our schedules and plan our day.”

As we strolled through the campus, the scent of fresh grass and blooming flowers filled the air. I loved the way the trees swayed gently in the breeze. But then, something made me stop in my tracks.

As Yn’s gaze met Taehyung’s, something unexplainable happened. Time seemed to slow down. She felt a strange connection, as if they had met before. His dark eyes held a depth that both scared and intrigued her.

Those eyes, feels like I have seen them before.
Your breath started getting heavy as you saw a man, maybe he is in the same university. You thought breaking the eye contact.

Arre, Yn! Kya hua?” Neha asked, breaking my focus.

I was captivated by the boy standing there, tall and mysterious. He had an air of confidence, yet there was a certain intensity in his cold eyes that sent shivers down my spine. When our eyes met—blue meeting dark—I felt a spark, a strange familiarity coursing through me.

TAHIR'S Perspective

“Chalo, Tahir, time nahi hai!”
My friend Jungkook nudged my shoulder, pulling me away from the captivating view of the girl.

It wasn’t just her beauty that struck me; it was the way she seemed so at ease in the chaos of the university.

“Woh blue eyes wali ladki kon hai??” I asked, trying to sound casual, even though my heart raced.

“I don’t know, but she’s cute! Let’s go!” Arzel laughed as he dragged me towards our first class.

But I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I had seen her before, maybe in another life. I wasn’t a fool; I knew the reputation I carried around. I was the bad boy of the university—cold and scary, known for my troublesome ways. But at that moment, staring into her ocean-blue eyes, I didn’t care.

TAHIR'S PERSPECTIVE ENDS HERE.

Wah! Kya handsome hai!” Avantika whispered, breaking my gaze. “I think wo bad boy hai, par he looks cute!”

I internally rolled my eyes at Riya’s comment. “Hume unse door rehene chahiye avantika.. lets go..”

But deep down, I couldn’t forget that moment we shared, however brief. It felt like destiny, something larger than both of us.

We made our way to the main accounting class when Avantika pointed at the board. “Yeh toh  ipshita ki class hai!”

I-Ipshita?. [You wishpered to yourself]Shiver ran through my spines as I felt like it's related to me?

But I shrugged my thoughts as the excitement bubbling within me. But even with all this enthusiasm, my mind kept wandering back to those dark eyes.

They soon entered the classroom and settled into their seats. She found that he is in the same classroom as hers. She didnt knew why but she felt happy seeing him in the same class as hers.Yn found herself glancing at Taehyung, who sat two rows ahead.

He was animatedly chatting with his friends, the laughter and camaraderie painting an image of someone who could easily take charge of any situation. Despite this, his eyes seemed distant, as if he too was fighting with his own thoughts.

As the professor entered, everyone settled in, the excitement of the first class mixing with the tension of new beginnings.
Yn tried to focus, but her mind kept wandering. She thought of the connection she felt with Taehyung and how she wanted to know him better. But would someone like him even be interested in someone like her?

The class started, and the professor began discussing the syllabus. But Yun was hardly listening. Instead, she found herself scribbling in her notebook, thoughts spiraling off into daydreams. What would she say if she ever got the chance to speak to him?

“Yn, kya tum sun rahi ho? (Yn, are you listening?)” avantika whispered, nudging her shoulder.

“Uh, haan… I mean, nahi. Kya keh rahe ho? (Yeah… I mean, no. What are you saying?)” Yun stammered, embarrassed for being caught lost in her thoughts.

“Class ke expectations ke bare mein! Pay attention!” Priya rolled her eyes but smiled, knowing how dreamy Yn could be.

As the professor explained the class project, Yn casually glanced up at Taehyung again.

Their eyes met once more, and it was like lightning struck. This time, Taehyung's eyes softened for a brief moment before he quickly turned back to his friends, hiding the vulnerability behind that smoke and mirrors persona.

The bell rang, echoing through the classroom and breaking the spell. Students started to stand up and move about, eager to meet friends or head to the canteen. Yn gathered her belongings, her heart racing as she caught a glimpse of Taehyung again. He was standing there, leaning against the wall as if waiting for something—or someone.

“Yun, chalo canteen chalein? (Yun, let’s go to the canteen?)” Avantika called out.

Yeah, sure!” Yn replied, her heart still pounding. Yet, she couldn’t shake the feeling that this year would hold something special, something unpredictable.

As she walked out of the classroom with her friends, she took one last glance back at Taehyung. Their eyes met for a fleeting moment, two souls caught in a web of unspoken connection. But just as quickly, the moment was gone.

Little did Yn know, this was just the beginning of a rollercoaster ride of emotions, challenges, and, perhaps, love. And for Taehyung, someone who had always kept people at arm’s length, Yun would unknowingly crack open his guarded heart.

Maybe this year would be different after all.

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