The college campus was buzzing as usual. Students were laughing, chatting, and rushing to their classes. But today, something felt different.
Priyanka was sitting in the canteen with Aditi, laughing softly. Just then, Rohan walked in. His eyes directly searched for Priyanka, and when he saw her, a small smile appeared on his face.
"Hey Priyanka," he said casually, pulling a chair beside her.
Priyanka smiled, "Hey Rohan!"
From a distance, Aditya noticed this. His hands tightened around his notebook.
Why is he sitting so close to her?
Aditi smirked, sensing the tension. "Looks like someone is getting attention today."
Priyanka lightly hit her arm. "Stop it!"
Rohan leaned in a little. "By the way, Priyanka, are you coming to the fest practice today?"
"Yeah, I was thinking about it," she replied.
Aditya couldn't take it anymore. He walked towards them, trying to stay normal.
"Oh, you're going?" Aditya asked, looking only at Priyanka.
Before she could answer, Rohan replied, "Of course she is. We're practicing together."
That one line hit Aditya harder than expected.
For a moment, there was silence.
Aditya forced a smile. "Good, then I'll see you there."
He turned and walked away quickly.
Priyanka looked confused. "What just happened?"
Aditi whispered, smiling, "Jealousy just happened."
Meanwhile, near the library, Abhi saw Aditi laughing with Lavesh again. Something inside him felt strange.
Why does it bother me? he thought.
Lavesh joked, "Aditi, you laugh too much."
"And you talk too much," she replied, laughing again.
Abhi clenched his jaw slightly, a feeling he had never felt before.
Poonam, sitting alone on a bench, watched Ayush walk away from the canteen, clearly upset.
She softly whispered, "Why don't you ever see me, Ayush?"