Like A Love Song

2. Classic Romance

(A/N: Backkkk with a BANG. Sick heads. I meant with an update but yeah, whatever. I sound stupid right now. I just wanted to thank you all so much for being there. I hope you really like this update. I've never written about this kind of Manik ever before and I really hope he touches some of your hearts. Thanks a ton. Please spread my story if you like it. Vote and comment. Thanks a ton. Loads of love, Sahana.)

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I woke up in the middle of the night due to the cold. I sat up and folded my blanket twice to help keep me warm. In the process, I saw the girl who'd stolen my attention since the time I laid my eyes on her, reading a book, with the light on. I rubbed my eyes and checked the time on my phone. 2:24. Whoa. I peeped at the book to see the title.

The Fault In Our Stars.

Oh well, all I knew about that book was it was a teenage romance and too cheesy for guys to read. Yet, if I could manage to impress her, I wouldn't have to worry for the rest of the time. First impression is always the best impression, right?

I peeked again, this time, for her to notice. "Hmm, The Fault In Our Stars, eh? It's a beautiful book." She met eyes with mine and my heart began to throb in my chest. She was so beautiful, so innocent and I was smitten by her, the moment I saw her.

"Umm... Yeah, I haven't really finished reading so I don't know." She murmured and began concentrating on her book. I got down from my berth, wore my sandals and stood right under hers. She looked at me suspiciously as I held the bars supporting her berth and swayed my body forward and backward. "What are you trying to do?" She asked in a ridiculous tone and I became conscious.

"Uhh... Nothing. I was going to say that there's a beautiful part in this story. I mean, the end right? It's amazing." I swayed again as I leaned closer to her. She looked surprised. My eyes fell on her feet, that were constantly trying to find warmth amidst the cold outside.

"Really? I think Augustus dies in the end." She frowned and I raised my eyes in confusion or rather I would say, realization.

"He does?" I asked her back in a curious tone and she smiled at the way I embarrassed myself. I hit my head to the bar in embarrassment and made eye-contact with her. She was cupping her chin with her hand that was resting on her elbow, and was looking at me with a soft giggle.

"Have you read this book?" She asked with a pressed smile and I flushed. Damn! Why don't I ever have my ways with women? I ran my fingers around my hair, embarrassed about being caught and then smiled awkwardly.

"Uhh... Well, I've read many others though. Romeo Juliet, Wuthering Heights, and so on." I flapped my hands in restlessness and to divert the attention I was getting. I made eye contact after I completed and she smiled.

"Pride and Prejudice is my favorite classic." She spoke as she shifted in her place and scooted closer to the railings.

"I love Romeo's lines. I have even memorized them enough to remember them. Just a minute. Ahem." I cleared my throat and then began to speak.

"With love's light wings did I over perch these walls;
For stony limits cannot hold love out..." And before I could continue, I heard another voice join me.

"And what love can do that dares love attempt.
Therefore your kinsmen are no let to me." We said together and a smile appeared on my face as she giggled. She was a cheerful girl and her happiness made me smile.

"You like Romeo?" I asked with a small smile as I admired her, being herself. She sat up straight again and spoke with a tinge of comfort in her voice.