I always thought love was something for the movies—something dramatic, with fireworks and slow-motion scenes. I never imagined it would sneak up on me in the middle of late-night study sessions, over the sound of a ticking clock, or during the most random moments between lectures. But that’s exactly how it happened. 

Mrunali Patil, a girl just like me—an average NEET aspirant, struggling to find balance in a world that demands perfection. I’m not the girl who stands out in a crowd, nor am I the one everyone remembers. But when it comes to studying, I’m dedicated. I have dreams, big ones, and I’m working hard to make them come true. 

And then there’s Rudra Deshmukh—tall, sharp, and the very definition of the "perfect student". The guy who tops every test, has a sarcastic reply for everything, and a smile that makes hearts race. To him, I’m just one of the thousands of average students trying to keep up. Or at least, that’s what I thought. 

But sometimes, life has a funny way of surprising you. The guy who seemed so unapproachable turned out to be someone who would change everything I thought I knew about myself, about love, and about what it means to truly live in the moment. 

It wasn’t love at first sight. It wasn’t even a grand gesture. It was in the small things—the small words, the unexpected moments, the little things that make you realize you’re falling without even knowing it. 

And that’s where it all began.