Just Friends (COMPLETED)

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Ishika's POV:

The excitement of going out with Sachin didnt let me sleep all night. I kept tossing in my bed, dreaming about tomorrow. Butterflies were tingling my tummy.

"I cant sleep. Damn nervous about tomorrow"
I quickly sent a Whatsapp message to Rohan, but regretted it seeing his Last seen at. It was almost 2 hours ago, which meant he must be sleeping by now. I sighed and kept my phone back on my table, tossing back on the bed.

Hardly a minute later, I heard my phone beep, filling the enthusiam back in me as I grabbed it. It was Rohan.

"Dont worry Ishu. All will go well. Enjoy your first date :)"

I smile of relief formed on my lips, as I quickly dialed his number. Text messaging wasnt going to help. I needed to hear him comfort me in his voice, and only that could help me stop getting paranoid right now.

"You're awake till now? What were doing up so late?" I bambarded him with my silly questions after I heard him picking his phone. Not even giving him a chance to say hello.

 "Maybe, the same that you're doing?" He said playfully, making me roll my eyes.

"You cant be doing what I'm doing because right now, I'm getting really.. uh.. I dont know how to put it.. its like.. I'm excited, but I'm nervous, one moment I'm breaming with enthusiasm and the other, I'm searching for a place to hide my face into. There's.. there's some tingling in my stomach right now.." I trailed off, blushing to myself.

He chuckled "Relax Ishu.. Stop getting paranoid. Its not like you're going with some random guy, right? Chill. All will be fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course I am."

"Rohan, I'm not doing anything wrong na? I mean, is Sachin the right guy for me?" I asked in a serious tone.
Yaa I like him and all, but I needed to know what Rohan thought about this, because his opinion mattered the most to me. I knew that come what may, he wouldnt let anything happen in my life which could land me in trouble.

He remained silent for sometime and then I heard him breathe heavily before replying in a caring tone "What do you think Ishu? If he wasnt right, would I have even let him talk to you? Let alone going out with you."

I relaxed a bit, taking in his words. His choice of words always made me feel so protected.

He continued "I know he's a nice guy Ishu. And he really likes you. So don't over-think and go to sleep now. okay? "

I smiled and nodded, although it wasnt going to be seen on the phone "Okay. But I need to tell you something for the umpteenth number of time!"

"What?" He asked, confused.

I smiled again and yelled on top of my voice "That you're the bestest best friend anyone can ever have. You're such a sweetheart Rohan! "

He chuckled, "Lucky you Ishu baby!" confidence dripping in his voice.

"Okay okay chill. Dont let this get into your head now." I teased. "You know what? I'm never so comfortable talking to him like I'm while talking to you. He somehow makes me so conscious about myself."

"Obviously you'll be more comfortable with me. We've known each other all our lives."

"Hmm. thats true." I smiled contently "Good night."

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Next morning, I showered quickly, and got dressed into a frilled yellow top and blue denims, which I had selected last night itself.