Location: Cafeteria

Abhishek and Mallika were sitting at a corner table, Abhishek was feeling frustrated and tensed. Mallika sensing the tension, leaned forward.

Mallika- Why are you so tense

Abhishek:- this trip is a headache for the first time, I think I might actually fail

Mallika: What? the topper Abhishek is going to fail? Why

Abhishek:- because of Sumedh and Basant

Mallika: explain

Abhishek:- they’re my roommates, Mallika. I’ve seen the war between those two, they’re always ready to fight. And now we’re supposed to work together for this trip

Mallika: Oh, I get it. But let me tell you something. You’re not the only one with problems

Abhishek look at mallika

Mallika:- accha then let me tell you ki girls mein ek Vaishnavi hai miss clumsy queen kaam karne se jada bigaad degi dusri taraf miss bheemsen mini jab dekho ladai ke liya tayaar Avneet or siddharth they are chaotic couple jab dekho ladta hai

Abhishek:- true or aisa mein ye trip enjoying toh nahi ho payagi

Mallika:- agar enjoying nahi hogi toh kam se kam adventures toh hogi

Abhishek get confused and look at her

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Location: Boys' Room

Meanwhile, back at the boys dorm, Basant threw a pillow at Sumedh, who was sitting on his bed scrolling through his phone.

Sumedh:- What is your problem!!!

Basant:- why did you eat my chocolate

Sumedh:- because I wanted it

Basant:- Can’t you buy your own?

Sumedh: "I CAN’T!"

Sumedh threw a pillow back at Basant’s face, clearly in no mood to be lectured.

The door suddenly swung open, and Siddharth walked in, shaking his head at the chaos.

Siddharth:- Why are you guys fighting again?

Basant:- because it feels good.

Siddharth:- I know. But Neil sir just sent a message. He wants everyone at his house

Sumedh: Why?

Siddharth:- to discuss the trip

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Location: Supermarket

Mallika had just picked up a few things from the shelves when she turned around and bumped into someone. She looked up, startled, only to find Sumedh standing there with an apologetic grin.

Mallika:- ohh, you! What are you doing here?

Sumedh:- I could ask you the same thing. But, honestly, I didn’t expect to see you here

Mallika: i come here often

Sumedh:- what are you doing

Mallika:- shopping

Sumedh:- hmm i can see but we are going for trip tomorrow right then shopping

Mallika:- for trip

Sumedh:- for trip

Sumedh nod his head like he is understood but he doesn't

Mallika:- come with me

Sumedh look at her and nod yes

Mallika take him toward the daal chawal corner

Mallika:- bring some yellow dal and rice

Sumedh:- how much

Mallika:- 1 kg

Sumedh nods and goes to bring while mallika see some more things which she needs, sumedh comes back

Mallika:- now bring a big family pack of maggie

Sumedh nod and bring it for her now they both head toward the cashier

They both come out from store and sumedh look at mallika with confusion

Sumedh:- Maggie, Dal, Chawal, tea, sugar, bread packet, ye sab

Mallika look at sumedh

Sumedh:- trip ke liya haina

Mallika:- tum toh bade samjhdaar ho

Sumedh smile

Sumedh:- so sab planned hai miss bookworm but tumne pehle nahi bataya

Mallika:- Neil sir ke ghar batane wali thi

Sumedh:- you are more organized and totally ready for the trip but here i am tensed i have to deal with Basant

Mallika:- why you hate him this much..

Sumedh:- don't know

Mallika:- seriously i think you should focus on the trip and challenge not on your and Basant bond

Sumedh:- bond?

Mallika:- yes a chaotic romantic bond.. you know what you and basant looks like a couple  #Bromance

Sumedh:- shuttt upppp

Sumedh winced, clearly embarrassed, while Mallika giggled at his reaction. She couldn't help but notice how adorable he looked when he was annoyed. Sumedh, on the other hand, couldn't stop staring at her, a strange flutter in his chest as he looked at her smile. For a moment, he got lost in her simplicity, her charm.

Mallika look at him

Mallika:- sumedh

Sumedh trance broke, he got embarrassed

Mallika:- are you okay

Sumedh:- ya i am.. accha mallika it is 5:30 hame 6 baje tak sir ke ghar pohuchna hai

Mallika:- yaa kafi late ho gaya haina

Sumedh:- kyuna ham saath chale

Mallika:- tumhare saath

Sumedh:- haan i have my bike 

Mallika:- ok

Sumedh took the bags from her hands, and they both walked toward his bike. He hung the shopping bags on the handlebar while Mallika held two of the bags in her hands. They both got on, and Mallika placed her right hand on Sumedh's shoulder for support as he started the bike. Sumedh smiled at the warmth of her touch..

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Vaishnavi was running toward the college main door she is late thanks to her physics professor

In hurry, she didn’t notice Abhishek walking in the opposite direction. Before she could react, they collided.

Vaishnavi: "Oof!"

She stumbled backward, losing her balance, and was just about to fall when a strong hand caught her. Abhishek’s arm shot out, grabbing her wrist just in time

Abhishek:- Careful!

He pulled her gently toward him, vaishnavi’s hands landed on his shoulder, her heart racing from the sudden jolt. They stood there for a moment, close together, with Vaishnavi’s hand still resting on his shoulder and Abhishek’s hand firmly placed on her back.

Vaishnavi:- uh... thanks

Her voice was soft, a little embarrassed by the sudden close contact.

Abhishek:- careful miss clumsy queen

Vaishnavi: sorry but I’m already late! That professor just wouldn’t let me leave.

She sighed, stepping back a little, her hand slipping off his shoulder.

Abhishek: i can see that.

He let go of her back, though he still looked at her with a slight smirk.

Abhishek:- what mess did you create this time

Vaishnavi:- mess? mee? noo!!! mena kuch nahi kiya

Abhishek:- sachh

Vaishnavi:- haan

Abhishek:- 8th wonder

Vaishnavi:- tum na

Abhishek:- you are already late miss vaishnavi

Vaishnavi’s eyes widened as she quickly glanced at her watch—5:45

Vaishnavi:- ohh god

She looked back at Abhishek, who was already staring at her, a slight smile on his face.

Vaishnavi:- tumhe late nahi ho raha hai

Abhishek- ho toh raha hai

Vaishnavi:- toh jao

Abhishek:- tum nahi chalogi

Vaishnavi shot him a confused look, but before she could say anything, Abhishek reached out, grabbed her hand, and started walking forward. She was surprised but followed him.

Vaishnavi:- tum

Abhishek- ham saath mein chalega.. tumhara bharosa nahi kaha kaha girogi phir uthogi phir apni ko blame karogi tab tak trip ki planning khatam ho jayagai

Vaishnavi pouted, clearly frustrated with his teasing,

Vaishnavi:- you're impossible

Abhishek chuckled as he looked at her, enjoying the way her expression changed from cute to frustrated.

They continued walking together, the moment feeling comfortable, even though they were both rushing

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