*Mihira Pov*

"He told you all that?" I asked staring at him and he nodded while passing the water glass to my hands.

I don't know what just happened in my room but he is acting as if nothing happened and so even I am following his acting.

"Yes! It seems for meddling in his affairs." He mumbled and I sighed taking a sip from the glass and made sure to not stare at his lips when he is doing the same.

At the end of it what we decided to do was just be friends like I asked him to but that kiss... if I look at it from the third perspective then I would have said wow instead of being awkward like this.

"You can just come to college tomorrow. I don't think he has any right to say anything else." He assured me and I nodded placing the glass down.

"Thanks for trying to take the blame like that even though he found out everything because of that." I mumbled smiling while trying to joke with him.

"Well, I am glad that I did. If not then I wouldn't have realized how stupid I was and that's why I accepted to be your friend." He said smiling while I stared at him in confusion.

What is he saying? I am not understanding the logic behind it but I don't think there is any logic in anything that happened between us today.

After he left, I returned to my room to continue to study but the moment I sat down I felt like I am repeating the scene before my eyes that just happened here.

"Why? Why here of all places?" I asked no one before taking my book to shift to the bed as that place feels haunted right now and that too by the ghost called Abhi.

I frowned looking at the message Abhi sent saying he forgot to inform something and added that Swapnil Sir proposed Maam but she is taking some time to accept it.

This is not at all related to me and just let him do whatever he wants to. How can he just talk about my secrets like this when I didn't say anything about their story to anyone?

However, inside I definitely feel happy and proud that he finally did it even though confused that Maam is taking some time but then she has every right to decide what she wants to do.

And I shouldn't meddle in their relationship no matter what as I am right now angry at him and I don't care no matter what.

With the thoughts completely diverting, I finally was able to continue studying and finished for the day but then when I tried to sleep that scene haunting my mind is another matter.

****

However, the next day when I met Maam near the classroom, I smiled brightly at her and she chuckled seeing that expression.

"You are not mad at him?" She asked and I shrugged without replying to her question as I am more interested in knowing about their matter.

"I heard he finally proposed, Maam." I asked when we started walking towards the staff floor.

"Proposal? That's what he wants to call it but that is nowhere near normal proposal." She mumbled shaking her head.

"After leaving the restaurant that day, I asked him why is he angry at you and he replied it's because you meddled and invited my senior." She explained and I stared at with complete attention.

"I asked him why is inviting my Senior would be turned as meddling. He said because Mihira thinks I like you which shocked me but after a few seconds he added that he may like me." She continued and I stared at her in shock.

"What? He said he thinks he like you?" I asked and she nodded sighing.

"But I didn't want to reject him too and that's why I asked for time. However, I am not sure whether he actually likes me." She mumbled shrugging.

"Maam! Trust me that he likes you but don't give in until he expresses that himself properly." I whispered as already reached the room where we found him going through something in his system.

He stared at me as if searching for something when I greeted him but I turned the conversation over the doubts I got after preparing at home yesterday.

He calmly explained the topic I got stuck with while Maam continued to do her work as she got transferred to this room as she can't move different floors every time. And that was the request from Sir which was another sign that he likes her.

"So, everything is fine?" Sir asked hesitatingly after the bell rang and I need to go back to my classes.

I know he is talking about how he spilled everything near Abhi and must be thinking I am sad because of that.

"I am fine, Sir!" saying that I stood up to leave.

"And I am sorry for meddling into your affairs. I was completely wrong about both of you." I mumbled in a regretful tone while ignoring Maam who is trying to hide her laugh before leaving the room.

In the evening, I found Abhi waiting for me along with others while laughing at something they are talking about.

I couldn't meet them during lunch as I had to stay in the staff room because of my doubt but right now the moment I saw him I remember yesterday's scene which is the same in the morning too.

Until when I remember it like this when we are supposed to be friends from now on and such things will never happen. But he looks normal about everything that's what makes me wish to forget everything soon.

****

"Mihi! Can you explain to me this point?" I glanced away from my books to stare at him sitting at the place where I made him sit when the study session started in my room.

I stood up from the table to reach his side while checking the place where he is tapping. I just stood there beside him while bending a bit to explain the point slowly but he suddenly held my hand and made me fall on his lap.

"What are you doing?" I asked feeling completely startled while he adjusted me to sit properly on his lap and circled his hands around me before placing his chin on my shoulder.

"For how long will you bend like that? Isn't it better to sit?" he asked smiling when I turned my face to stare at him.

"Yes! And I can sit either here or there." I gestured the places on either side of him.

He shook my head saying, "But this feels more comfortable, right? Now, explain it as we have exams soon. Just recently we finished internals and the finals already started."

He turned the conversation over how worried he is right now to manage everything and I immediately turned around to explain the point and even pointed out a few things that are very important to keep in mind.

He listened to everything with complete attention and even I got adjusted to this new seating arrangement which caused me to forget how much time passed until he said he needs to leave as it's dinner time.

I turned my head to stare at him and he stared back with a smile before pressing a kiss to my cheek and shifted me to the floor and just left the room.

Ugh! I scratched my head a few times before pulling my book down from the table and concentrated on studying rather than this confusion state.

*Abhilash Pov*

"How was your exam?" Vikesh asked when I reached them as I just finished a bit earlier than I expected.

We finally are done with this semester exams but today I have the exams with Mihi and also the last one so this time they are here specifically as we have to go out as per the rules we placed ourselves.

"So, you both are still friends? It's been a few months and there is no progress at all." Rekha commented.

"I am fine with this actually. There is no hurry to change the tag if that's what makes her feel secure to spend time with me and not ignore me." I replied shrugging.

We continued to chat but a student approached us with a hesitant look making us frown but she took a deep breath before suddenly confessing to me.

"Excuse me! He is already taken." Rekha intervened before I could reject her myself.

"I fell for you when you gave that warning to my classmates as they were wrong for many things. So, please consider this." She requested and I glared at my friends who are chuckling except for Rekha.

"He did that for his girlfriend and it's better to forget him before hurting yourself." Rekha again replied.

"Who are you?" she asked frowning at Rekha.

"She is my best friend and she is talking about what I want to say. I am sorry but that's all I can say." I replied and she sighed before leaving.

"What are you guys doing by laughing at this moment? Do you know how much danger it is for Mihi to see this scene?" Rekha asked frowning at them.

"Why? Didn't Mihi say that jealousy is the best push? Maybe this would have caused her to accept her feelings instead of ignoring them." Vikesh asked frowning.

"They are not a normal case and it is not good for this couple." Rekha mumbled.

"Abhi! How was your exam? Was it tough?" Mihi asked in a loud voice as she is still a few steps away and is running towards us.

"No! It was fine for me. What about you?" I asked holding her hands and she smiled before telling it was very easy for her by holding my hands in return.

"Right! These both are definitely friends." Kalyan whispered from my side.

"Where are we going?" she asked looking at us and didn't realize that I placed my hand around her waist to pull her to my side.

She is no longer hesitant with any contact I am trying to do with her and she is even reciprocating that gesture. That's why I am completely fine with the tag friends for us if that's what makes her ignore the past and move on like this.

*Swapnil Pov*

"So, when will you give me the answer? The semester already ended but I didn't get any reply from you." I asked her frowning when we reached the hostel.

"I have to think like you are still thinking." She replied glancing at me.

"I am thinking?" I asked her frowning.

"Yes! You are still not sure whether you like me and just think that you do. Even I need some time whether to accept that thinking." She replied before stepping out of the car while I frowned at her back.

What did I do? I thought shaking my head before driving back to my place but the conversation definitely felt wrong if I think again about it.

I took out of my phone after lying on the bed on how to message her or call her to explain but what to explain when I am still not sure.

I pressed another contact before sending a message asking, 'You heard from your Maam about the proposal? Was something wrong with it?'

I waited for some time for the message and I finally got one but she just messaged asking, 'Sir! Is it subject related? I don't know anything unless it is about studies.'

I glared at my phone but controlled my temper as I don't have anyone else to ask right now except her and I don't think it is right to ask Haritha directly too.

'I shouldn't have told him everything because you crossed the line when I was the one to cross the line all the time. I need you to reply properly.' I even added a gif to show that I am pleading her.

She immediately messaged me saying, 'Everything is wrong with your proposal, Sir. Are you ready to listen to everything I am going to say?'

Is she going overboard just because I asked her for help? I frowned at that message and threw the phone on the bed to ignore it and think for myself but after half an hour I had to take it back into my hands before sending a reply to her saying everything is fine.

****

"Isn't this too much?" I asked looking at the flower bouquet Mihira just made me buy but she ignored my question before rushing me towards a shop with her boyfriend following us.

"She will love it." Mihira whispered looking at the small teddy bear.

"This is childish!" I commented before reminding Haritha is not a kid.

"Sir! She stays by herself at the hostel and just imagine her thinking about you whenever she sees it." Mihira explained with exciting eyes and just walked towards the other toys to choose the best.

"Did you do all these things with her? Is she talking from experience?" I asked frowning at Abhilash really doubting her right now.

"I never had to propose especially like this and my words were enough for her. But I think you need to do this, Sir." He mumbled patting my shoulder.

"And you should feel happy that two students of yours are spending holidays while planning your proposal instead of enjoying them." He continued and I had to stop complaints after hearing those words.

But she is making me spend too much and who makes reservations these days for the restaurants but she made me spend money even on that.

"Sir! Remember to show her that you are sure about your feelings and don't show any doubts at all. She needs assurance otherwise all these will be nothing but waste as your feelings are more important." Mihira warned me when we reached the hostel.

"Follow everything I asked you to, Sir." She added while her boyfriend tried to drag her away when I started glaring at her as she kept on repeating those words.

"Stop it! I think one of the teddy bears was cute. Shall we buy?" he asked taking her away from my car to reach her vehicle before leaving the place.

I called Haritha after they left and she stepped out of the building with a frown but I immediately took out the flowers and teddy bear forgetting that I need to do it after she asks me what I am doing here and I should reply to give a surprise before taking these out.

I need to just remember the next steps. With that thought, I passed them into her hands before asking her to join for dinner.

"Oh! Today? I need to get ready." She mumbled looking at her casual wear.

"Okay! Hurry up!" I replied and she stared at me hearing those words.

"I mean take your time." I mumbled and she slowly nodded before returning to her room not even thanking me like Mihira said she would.

When we reached the restaurant she stared at the decoration in surprise with a smile and I sighed in relief before passing the menu card.

I don't have much preferences for food so I just let her order before we both started having dinner while I tried to think what should I say.

However, the dinner passed and I couldn't say a single word while she stared at me with a blank stare and I sighed standing up as we need to leave.

"Haritha! Do you want to come to my place?" I asked when we got into my car and she coughed hearing those words.

"I mean, you don't know where I stay right. I just want to show you the place." I explained realizing I just uttered the wrong words.

I drove us to our place and she calmly asked, "Do you like me because I once liked you, Sir?"

"You don't like me anymore?" I asked her frowning.

"That was not my question." She mumbled when we reached my place and I stopped before turning to stare at her.

"I would have liked you back at that time only if you had explained properly regarding your feelings." I explained and she stared at me with a shocked look.

"I mean, I never expressed my feelings like I did with the emails we shared. So, of course, because I felt those are special for me and I didn't like it when you said you were emailing me because you thought I was someone else as it reduces the specialty and that's why I ignored your feelings." I continued and she stared at me with a smile.

"I like you and no one else even after all this time. I didn't find anyone as amazing you are." She mumbled placing her hand over mine and I slowly smiled understanding those words.

"Wait! I don't think I like you but I actually like you and I think I felt a bot like this at that time even though it was wrong as you were my student but that's what I want to say." I explained to say the words as I should at least do it otherwise Mihira will always look down on me.

She smiled circling her hands around me to hug me and I hugged her back shrugging away the surprise with her action.

"Can I check inside the hosue too?" she asked looking at me and I nodded slowly at her words before we both stepped into my house.

I moved out from my parent's place after graduating as I couldn't get attached to them as they were my adoptive parents but they keep on visiting my place and after them, it's just her who is the one to enter my home.

However, she didn't check the interior but lifted herself a bit before pressing her lips to mine and leaned back to stare at me.

I stared back for a second before pulling her into a kiss feeling surprised but not at all against the idea. I smiled while thinking to scold Mihira a bit less than before from now on.

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So, everyone asked me for the proposal scene and I didn't for this surprise... The leaps were too many in this part and there will be even huge ones in the next one...

It's going to end soon and I hope I can give another update today...

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