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Chapter 21 - “Chasing Games, Catching Feelings”

✨ Story Continues…

⏳ Time Skip – Break Time…

The classroom turned lively again.

🍱 At Naira's side…

Naira sat with Aradhya, Ashavi, Surbhi, and her friends.

They were eating lunch together—

Laughing…

Sharing food…

Teasing each other…

Ashavi said with a full mouth,

"Di… your lunch is very tasty!"

Naira laughed softly.

"Then eat more, cutie."

Aradhya smirked,

"Mamu ko bhi khilana chahiye tha…" 😏

Naira rolled her eyes.

"You both won't stop, right?"

Everyone laughed again.

🍱 At Kartik's side…

Kartik sat with his group, eating quietly.

Shivansh smirked.

"So bro… both girls are calling her mami now…"

Virat added,

"And she called you last night…"

Abhir leaned in,

"Fast progress, bro…" 😏

Kartik shook his head.

"What are you guys even thinking? It's nothing."

Pause.

"She just called for some work."

They all looked at each other—

Then said together,

"HAAN HAAN 😏"

Kartik sighed.

"Pagal ho tum log…"

But this time—

He couldn't hide his smile.

⏳ After Lunch – Playground Time

Everyone rushed outside.

🏸 At Naira's side…

Naira was playing with Aradhya, Ashavi, and her friends—

Running…

Laughing…

Completely carefree…

Ashavi shouted,

"Di, I'll catch you!"

Naira ran, laughing,

"Try first!"

Ashavi tried—

But failed.

"Di, cheating!" she complained.

Naira laughed loudly.

"No excuses!"

At that moment—

Kartik and his group entered the playground.

Kartik saw her—

Laughing like that…

Free… happy…

And he just smiled.

He walked toward her.

"So, Naru… you forgot me because of these cuties?"

Naira turned and smiled playfully.

"No, Mr. Monitor… I didn't forget you."

Pause.

"Come on, you all join us."

Shivansh grinned instantly.

"Best idea!"

Virat added,

"Ab toh proper game hoga…" 😏

🎯 Game Starts…

They decided to play catch.

Teams were made quickly.

Chaos began.

Naira ran—

Kartik followed.

"Got you!" he said, trying to catch her—

But Naira dodged easily.

"Not so easy, Kit!"

Everyone cheered—

"Catch her!"

"Run, Naru!"

Finally—

Kartik managed to catch her wrist lightly.

Both stopped.

For a moment—

Everything slowed down.

Naira looked at him.

"Cheating…"

Kartik smiled.

"Strategy."

From behind—

Aradhya shouted,

"Mamu caught mami!" 😏

Whole group:

"OOOOOO 🔥😏"

Naira quickly pulled her hand back—

Blushing slightly.

Kartik laughed softly.

"You're out, Naru."

Naira crossed her arms.

"Next round… I'll catch you."

Kartik smirked.

"I'll wait."

🎯 Next Round…

This time—

Naira got serious.

She ran faster—

Focused.

Kartik tried to escape—

But she cornered him.

And finally—

She caught his hand.

"Got you!" she said proudly.

Kartik looked at their hands…

Then at her.

He didn't pull away immediately.

Naira noticed.

Her heartbeat quickened.

Then she quickly let go.

"You're out."

Kartik smiled softly.

"Worth it."

Naira tried not to smile.

⏳ After Some Time…

Everyone got tired.

They sat on the grass—

Breathing heavily…

Laughing…

Ashavi climbed onto Naira's lap.

"Di… you run too fast…"

Naira smiled,

"Practice, baby…"

Nearby—

Aradhya whispered to Kartik,

"Mamu… you lost on purpose…" 😏

Kartik looked at her.

"Maybe."

Aradhya grinned.

"For mami?"

Kartik tapped her head lightly.

"Chup…"

🌤️ Soft Moment…

A light breeze passed.

Everything felt calm now.

Kartik looked at Naira—

She was laughing with the girls.

Peaceful.

Happy.

He smiled quietly.

At the same time—

Naira looked at him.

Their eyes met.

No teasing.

No words.

Just a soft smile.

And something deeper…

Growing silently. 🌸

🖤 To be continued…

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