"Are you crazy pragya? Why would you do that?" Akshati almost screamed when she heard what Pragya did in the park yesterday. "Calm down your titties gurl" She shook her head in disbelief.

"I did. I kissed him. Don't make me feel bad regarding this more than im already" pragya replied nonchalantly. Pragya continued explaining the previous day's incidents. Akshati didn't interfere. She absorbed every word which fell from her mouth. She understood Pragya's mindset. She felt bad for her. All these happened because of her fondness towards Abhishek sir. And the worst thing is Akshati felt helpless in the whole situation. She literally can't do anything. She sighed loudly.

"It's okay! I'm here for you" Akshati side hugged her.

"Hey" they both heard a cheerful voice of Nikhil & turned back from their sitting bench to spot him with a wide grin on his face.

"Hey man" Pragya responded back disinterestedly. Akshati didn't even care to reply back.

"Pragya! This time we organised a freshers party in our home. I'm personally inviting you. You should come. Akshati you too" nikhil said in a pleasing tone.

"No Nikhil! Thanks! I'm fine" when Pragya refused his polite invitation Nikhil's face was clouded by disappointment.

Abhishekh entered the class for history period. Lately Pragya has been tired of everything. Probably because of Abhishek. She's so tired mentally. Not because of understanding why it hurts when he puts her on boundaries. Don't know why it feels good while hugging him. Don't know why she wants him to open up to her. Don't know why she craves to talk to him more. Don't know why she's even angry at him now. At his pov he's right. He refused to tell her because im just his friend's sister. She needs a break. Maybe getting a Saturday evening to spend with all her friends might give her refreshment. Also Nikhil isn't being pushy. He just accepted when she said no. She mentally sighed. She spoke.

"Nikhil im coming. Akshati too will be" pragya said when Akshati gasped & nikhil smiled.

Abhishekh started his class. After finishing the class Abhishek stood by Pragya's desk & reminded her that she has detention after class. Pragya didn't even look at him. Without waiting for her reply he went away.

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"Excuse me sir" pragya knocked on the door.

"Yah come in" Abhishek replied her without diverting his concentration from the book.

"Pragya you can do whatever you want. You can do your homework or any other assignments. I've some work. I've to do it" Abhishek told Pragya without diverting his concentration from that boring history book.

"Abhishek, college just started yesterday. I literally don't have any assignments. If you allow me I would just go home already" Pragya replied obviously her voice laced with annoyance.

"You've to spend another half an hour here. You can do whatever you want. Don't use phone or anything. Or else you can revise my subject too. I've no objection" Abhishek suggested. Pragya just rolled her eyes.

She just sat quietly. Soon she fell asleep.

"Pragya we should go home. It's getting late" Abhishek softly woken her up. She opened her eyes slowly & saw him smiling at her. Her eyes widen in shock. She quickly remembered where she was. She instantly took her mobile & saw the time. It was around 8pm. What the fuck! How many hours did I actually sleep?

"Abhishek! couldn't you just wake me up before itself? How am I supposed to go home this late? Bhai!! I don't know what to tell him. Probably no bus too" Pragya rested her hands on her forehead in worry.

"Hey chill! I was busy working. You were in deep slumber. I know you aren't sleeping well these days. So i thought to let you sleep. I will drop you. Let's go" Abhishek said & started to walk.

"No way im coming with you Abhishek" she said & started to come out of the Abhishek's staff room. Saw the deserted hallways & classrooms. She got lil jittery & gripped her bag in fear. She heard footsteps approaching her. She started to sweat. She ran inside & held Abhishek's hands.

"Someone is coming. I heard footsteps. I've seen in horror movies. That must be a killer who's here for our lives. What should we do now?" Pragya whispered in a shaking tone. Abhishek smiled at her innocence.

"Pragya this is not a horror movie. Relax!" he said in a calming tone.

"Abhishek sir?" Watchman knocked on the door. Pragya sighed in relief & started to release her hands from Abhishek's hands. He didn't let her hands go. He intertwined their hands. Watchman continued "Sir! It's late. You should keep going. I've to lock the college sir"

He nodded. Holding Pragya's hands he started to walk off. He took her to the college parking lot. It was deserted. Only Abhishek's bike was standing alone.

"Are we going on this bike?" Pragya asked with a lil hesitation in her voice because going with him in the same bike sent chills to her spine. She had never imagined such a scenario. Almost in recent times everything happens beyond her surprise. Abhishek sat & revved the bike engine. He handed her his helmet & a jacket.

"Pragya you might need this! You wear this jacket. Come sit" Abhishek pointed to the bike seat. Pragya couldn't hide her joy. For a second she thought to deny his offer. Come on! It's just a steamy July night. But the clouds decided otherwise. They decided to pour. She looked up at the sky & saw some mild lightning. It felt like rain would come at any moment. They should reach home before that. Pragya got lil worried. She took out her phone & decided to text her bhai.

"No need to text Purab. I already informed that you're coming with me. Come sit" he again prompted her. Even though she should be angry at him she couldn't stay for long. She doesn't know why! A smile curved on her lips.

She sat on the bike. Kept distance between him & her. But when he picked up speed she realised it's cold outside & without the jacket she can't survive. But he was wearing a thin mint coloured shirt. He might feel cold. She thought to give him some warmth. She hated her mind. Because whenever they're alone it tries every possible way to get close to him. She already got enough insults. She knows she shouldn't do that. Yet she felt empathy & love at the same time. She closed the distance & hugged him tightly.

"It's because I realised I took your jacket & you're feeling cold. Don't take advantage of me" she said with a smirk.

He didn't say anything. He saw her & her smirk through the front mirror. At first he got stiffened when she hugged him tight. But gradually he loosened up. Pragya didn't want this moment to end between them. But rain started to interfere. It started to pour. They stopped at a bus stop like any other people to escape from the rain. She looked at him. He completely got drenched. His light mint coloured shirt revealed his muscled abs, toned body & nipples. Pragya's disrespectful eyes roamed around his body for a good 3 minutes. For the first time Pragya started to desire someone's body. She couldn't resist herself. It felt like any other moment from romantic movies. Raining, night & her crush Abhi. What else does she need?

"Pragya'' abhi snapped infront of her, which broke her trance. "Let's get going. The pouring has stopped" Abhi said promptly.

Without any other choice Pragya sat on the bike & now she hugged him tighter than before. This time he didn't stiffen. Eventually they pulled up into the flats parking lot.

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The rest of the week was bland as usual. Saturday came in a jiff.

"Bhai! There's a freshers party at Nikhil's house. Me & Akshati are invited. We're going. We will get a cab now. Bye" she informed purab & looked at Abhi. He was reading a magazine. He was wearing a blue morph coloured t-shirt. Sensing her eyes he looked up at her. With minimal make-up, she was wearing skinny torned jeans & a black crop tank top which was exposing her navel. Abhi's expression quickly changed. It clearly showed he didn't like her outfit. But he changed his expression & said "Purab! When she returns you go pick her up. Cabs aren't to be trusted everytime"

Purab nodded. Pragya doesn't have a problem with this. Akshati picked her up with the cab & they headed towards the party.
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Nikhil was beaming in joy & welcomed the two beautiful ladies into the party. Akshati & Pragya were dancing on the floor when Disha took Pragya's hands & headed down into the ladies toilet.

"What happened Disha? You look restless" worries gripped Pragya's heart. Disha is her classmate & also being friends with Nikhil.

"I thought you wouldn't come. Why did you come?" Disha's voice was laced with anxiety.

"What happened, is there any problem?" Pragya asked. She couldn't stay calm now. Her heart was throbbing against her chest in anticipation.

"Yes! Nikhil is going to propose to you tonight. If he proposes to you in front of the whole college he assumes you won't deny him. It would be embarrassing for you too if he did so. I know you don't see him as more than a friend. Please listen to me. With all the people around him I don't think Nikhil will leave you without getting a yes from you. So please go away right now" Disha finished in a single breath.

Pragya didn't know what to do. She wasn't expecting this.