*Mihira Pov*

"Don't you think Abhi is spending too much time at our house these days?" I couldn't help but cough hearing those words from my Dad as to my luck I just took a bite of my breakfast.

Of course! My Dad is saying the truth but the way he said it and the things that are happening made me give such a reaction.

What my Dad doesn't know is that Abhi is not just spending time at our house but he is being... he is being too much touchy if I describe it but at the same time, it is not as it feels completely natural to get such attention from him.

"What is wrong with that? He is actually pushing our daughter to not skip her classes every day. Isn't that a good thing?" Mom asked glancing at Dad.

Yes! That's my problem with everything happening. After internals, I thought I can take rest for a few days but he is just barging into our house and even knocking my door until I had to open it.

I am sure my door is also upset with the way he is abusing it. And how dare he to just stand in my room until I actually get ready.

He is even threatening me that he will skip his classes if I don't go with him and how can I let that happen to the person who has a perfect record of not skipping classes much along with Rekha.

That is not enough for him and is even taking me early to college if he has early classes. Maybe I should have let him ignore me and then I would have led a happy life.

"Yeah! But still, they are not kids anymore." Dad commented and I closed my eyes hoping he doesn't know what already happened otherwise it will be a disaster.

"Are you against it?" Mom asked and I opened my eyes to see both of them staring at each other.

"Of course not! We always wanted this to happen but there is still time for them to grow up before we think about their marriage, right?" Dad asked back and I immediately stood up in shock hearing those words.

Marriage? Grow up? Are they both crazy? Why am I listening to all this for the first time today? Where did always came from?

"I am leaving!" saying that I rushed out to take my bag and go to college earlier today not wishing to let their words influence me anyway and make me react weirdly.

"See? You just scared her with all those words." Mom scolded Dad and I don't know what did he say to that as I already escaped from my house.

I ended up meeting Abhi who just walked out of his compound. He smiled at me but frowned after seeing my expression.

"What happened? Is something wrong?" he asked and I shook my head not wishing to share my parent's crazy thoughts with him.

"Let's go! I am suddenly craving for college atmosphere." I mumbled pushing him towards his vehicle while he stared at me as if I am crazy.

This is another reason I am angry at him because he actually stopped me from buying my vehicle and even convinced my Dad that I need more practice before using one to travel by myself to college.

I sat behind him and placed my hands on his shoulders while thinking about my reaction. If it was earlier when I was completely into my feelings for him, then I would have felt like a fairytale just entered my life which could be blamed on my childishness.

Now? I don't even want to think about it when I already have too much to think about. Even Abhi must be feeling confused why didn't I just accept his proposal the next second when I already had feelings for him.

In the past, I thought nothing would go wrong if we just become a couple but that's not the case right. There will be too many factors and there is no promise that will assure us that nothing will go wrong.

So, now his friendship is more important for me than being his girlfriend or anything else. With that thought, I still can't ignore the fact the fluttering inside whenever he is expressing his feelings or the little actions he does unlike before.

Just like right now when he took my hands from his shoulders and circled his waist before starting the vehicle.

"Do I need to do this every day until the next month passes?" he asked and I sighed leaning forward to place my chin on his shoulder.

"One month? Not two months?" I asked teasing him and he scoffed making me chuckle.

"How is your preparation for final exams?" he asked changing the topic.

"Better than last semesters and my mentor is helping me sometimes." I replied talking about Swapnil Sir and I can feel his muscles becoming rigid.

"Don't believe the rumors about him, Abhi. He is really good at the teaching and no one can be a better mentor." I mumbled closing my eyes and opened them hearing a commotion.

"Didn't I tell you to wake me up before we reach college?" I asked taking my hands away while looking around near the entrance to find familiar faces.

"Why should I?" he asked back and parked the vehicle after dropping me near the entrance.

Why do I even like him? I thought glaring at him while holding both our bags. I sighed while thinking about what should I do for the next hour until my classes will start.

Kavitha at least didn't let her boyfriend force her to come to college early and coming here only during our class timings.

"Where will you stay? In your class?" he asked reaching me and I calmly passed his bag into his hands.

"Why are you not replying?" he asked glancing at me.

"Why should I?" I asked back smiling sweetly before walking away from him to reach the library while ignoring his calls.

I smiled finding Swapnil Sir going through a few books and I immediately took out the similar books before sitting near him.

He ignored me but ended up explaining the doubts I caught from the beginning itself. See? That's why he is a good mentor because he never ignores if someone has any problem regarding the subject matters.

I left the place after thanking him when I found it is time for my classes to start and he again got involved with his work. He has to bear with me for the next three years no matter what.

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"What is happening?" Kavitha asked everyone when we reached them and found everyone discussing something in a serious tone.

"We are discussing where to go during the holidays." Vikesh replied and it definitely doesn't seem that simple.

"Are you guys thinking about the place to go for five days or a budget plan for our country?" I asked as their discussion didn't stop during the whole lunch break.

"Then what is your suggestion?" Abhi asked glancing at me and I frowned looking at the list they made.

"This one! It is closer to the city and we can spend more time together rather than just traveling. But if you guys actually enjoy traveling more then this one." I said choosing two places.

"Less traveling! Rekha has motion sickness and it is better to spend less time traveling." Kalyan pointed out and I glanced at him with a smile.

He is so considerate towards her and always behaves a bit differently if it relates to Rekha but no one realized his feelings at all. When will he tell her about his feelings?

Wait! Am I really thinking like a friend right now or someone who benefits if Rekha and Kalyan get paired? I never thought I am this selfish.

"What is wrong with you? Your expressions changed from a secret smile to confusion to distaste." I cleared my throat hearing those words from Vikesh.

"Then it's settled and this time let's keep first years away from collecting money. Let them enjoy this." Abhi commented and I frowned at him.

"Why? Isn't collecting money also a form of experience? Why should we be excluded?" I asked not liking it and he sighed hearing that.

"Did you think about Kavitha? Maybe she is fine with this suggestion." He pointed out and I glanced at her to see she is happy with his suggestion.

"Okay! But I will pay for mine. Please! I am collecting money during this whole semester." I pleaded and they all laughed hearing those words.

"Fine! We can't let you go through a bad experience and make you enjoy each step of a trip. So, you will be in charge of checking with everyone whether they packed everything they need." Abhi commented and they all accepted while I glared at him.

"What? You are even going to help us with accommodation and even traveling vehicle." He added and I took a deep breath.

"Fine! My Dad must know someone around this area who can help us with the accommodations. Will it be fine even though it kind of relates to the police department?" I asked smiling at them and their laughing faces froze right that moment.

"No! As usual, I will take care of that part and Rekha will check for the traveling part." Vikesh shouted stopping me and I smiled at him.

"She is just showing off her Dad's profession like that." Abhi mumbled and I stared at him in shock.

"I will definitely show off his profession today, Abhi." I mumbled standing up before walking away from them along with Kavitha.

"What are you going to do?" she asked curiously while I just smiled at her while planning the best revenge.

****

"What is the meaning of this?" He shouted the moment I picked up his call.

"What do you mean?" I asked lying down on my bed.

"You are inside your house but not opening the door and completely ignoring the bell ringing. Why?" he asked and I smiled at the music I am playing right now.

"My Dad is concerned that you are spending too much time at our house. Don't you think he will get mad if you continue this? It is better if you don't come to my house for a few days and meet just at college." I replied sharing my Dad's thoughts.

"What?" he asked in a shocked tone.

"Yeah! We shouldn't ignore his concerns. You know his profession and his instincts are really good you see." I continued and there was a long pause from his side.

"Fine! I was just jealous that you are spending too much time with that mentor of yours. I shouldn't have said those words." He mumbled and I sat up nodding.

"It's okay! But what I am saying is not false. These are my Dad's thoughts and it is really better if we spend less time at each other houses." I mumbled not wishing my parents to think much about us until we... I decide what to do with our relationship.

"Fine!" he cut the call and I sighed falling back on the bed while thinking about his words.

Am I really spending too much time with Swapnil Sir? But I am learning from him and I still remember the way a few fans of his roaming around him towards which I am behaving normally right.

"Mom?" I called hearing a knock on my door while remembering that my Dad said he will come home early today and it could be my Dad then.

"What is it, Dad?" I asked opening the door and I stared at him in shock.

"Did she open the door, Abhi? Do you guys want snacks? I can get some from the market." I can hear Dad's voice from downstairs.

"It's okay, Uncle! She just has a few doubts and it will not take long." Saying that he stepped into my room and closed the door behind him.

I sighed turning around to walk towards the bed where I just threw everything in my bag and the whole room is messy right now.

After I packed my bag properly, I turned around and found him waiting for me in silence still standing near the door.

"Not going to say anything?" I asked staring at him and he walked closer to me before sitting down on the bed.

I was about to turn around but he pulled me on his lap before saying, "Why is your Dad too eager to welcome me inside unlike the words you told me?"

"Really? I think my Mom won today's argument." I mumbled while trying to push his hands away from my waist so that I can stand up.

"Still angry?" he asked tightening his hold and I took a deep breath to stop all the fluttering as this is not the right moment.

"No! Still jealous?" I asked and he sighed but stayed silent.

"Fine! We will cancel those thoughts for now. Let's just forget all those and talk about them after one month." He said making me chuckle.

"What will be the difference after we become a couple?" I asked turning my head to stare at him and he smiled staring at me.

"Then I will have a right to feel jealous and you will not think low of me." He replied and grinned at him.

"So, even I can feel jealous at that time?" I asked and he frowned this time.

"Why would you? I am staying away from everyone, right?" he asked and I nodded because that is true but still whoever has a logical reason for feeling jealous.

"Good boy!" I mumbled pressing my lips to his cheek and he smiled at that gesture.

"Bad girl!" he mumbled pressing his lips to mine and we ended up kissing for the second... maybe third or fourth but I don't remember how many times we kissed that day.

Why am I even thinking about a number right now? I kissed him back circling my hands around his neck and we both shifted our heads away with a smile covering our faces.

"I should be a bad boy next time so that you can take the initiative to kiss me." He whispered and I looked away not believing the fact that we are even having this discussion.

"This trip will be very important for us. You know?" he asked turning my head back towards his.

"Why? There is still time for the holidays to start right." I frowned at his words.

"The time limit will complete and we can officially start dating." He explained while I played my fingers on his cheek.

"Already? There is still two months left right?" I asked and he immediately pushed me away from his lap making me fall on the bed while he stood up.

"I reminded you today morning and you are again saying that. You are doing this intentionally, right?" he asked glaring at me.

"Maybe!" I mumbled after which he stormed out of my room and I couldn't help but laugh out loud while thinking about his expression every time I count the time left wrongly.

I just hope nothing goes wrong before the trip starts because the trip will definitely be the first step as an official couple.

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Here it is... I thought this story will be like just 20 chapters but it still didn't reached the half point... Hope to give an early update later...

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