His Pride, Her Fire
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She is simple, disciplined, and fighting for her dreams.
He is arrogant, privileged, and hiding scars behind his pride.
When Meera Sharma, a scholarship student, crosses paths with Aarav Malhotra, the most popular boy on campus, sparks fly-of irritation, not affection. But destiny plays its own tricks when they are forced to work together on a major project.
What begins as endless arguments sooner turns into late-night study sessions, stolen glances, and an attraction neither of them wants to admit.
But between class differences, jealous friends, and hidden family wounds, their story is anything but simple.
Will their clash remain just another college rivalry?
This story is part of Wattpad's official #NovNov Challenge - 50,000 words in 30 days. Join Meera and Aarav's journey as pride meets fire.
Or will it turn into the fire that changes their lives forever?
✨ A slow-burn college romance filled with banter, heartbreak, and the sweetest sparks of love. ✨
🔥 *This story is part of Wattpad's official #NovNov Challenge - 50,000 words in 30 days. Join Meera and Aarav's journey as pride meets fire.*
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