Sanvi's POV
Today is historic. For the first time ever, I'll be going home from school with him. Talking. Walking. Breathing the same air for 20 straight minutes.
Lunch break already felt like a trailer of our future love story-now all that's left is a happily-ever-after walk.
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After School -
Since Sanvi's classroom is on the ground floor (blessings), she's the first one out, waiting at the school gate with her cycle like a security guard on romantic duty.
She didn't tell Pranjal that they'd go home together...
But love doesn't need announcements. Only vibes.
She waits. Heroically. Silently. Dramatically.
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10 minutes later ~
The school looks abandoned. Crows are flying. Dust is swirling. Children are gone. But Pranjal? Still missing.
And there she is-Sanvi, gripping her cycle like it's the steering wheel of destiny, waiting like a statue in an Ekta Kapoor serial intro scene.
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5 minutes later ~
N
ow she's sweating more from stress than summer heat. If she's any later, her mom might turn into a volcano with Wi-Fi.
But does she leave? NO. She's built different. She waits.
And then...
ENTER: Pranjal, flying out of school like Tarzan with his gang of wild jungle monkeys.
Pranjal (screaming): "Call me your dad, I'm your fucking dad ! Don't try to educate me about your shit !"
Ravi (offended): "I'm your elder brother! You better respect me!"
Pranjal (chaotic energy): "You're not my dad's kid. You're my uncle's son. This is all friendly banter, man!"
And just like that-Ravi grabs Pranjal's soft, feathery balls and yanks like he's churning butter.
Pranjal lets out a scream that could scare a ghost.
And Sanvi?
She's watching like she paid for front-row seats.
Mouth open. Eyes wide. Brain buffering.
Then suddenly, Pranjal notices her.
Sanvi's staring. Unblinking. Judging.
She says nothing.
No "hi". No "hello". Just death glare.
Pranjal instantly forgets the pain in his nuts because now he knows-
he's about to die emotionally.
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Sanvi starts laughing like she just saw a free circus show.
All that waiting? TOTALLY worth it.
Meanwhile, Pranjal and Ravi are trying to teleport into the soil from sheer embarrassment.
But karma hits fast. Sanvi's laugh freezes like a broken CD when a mystery girl walks out of Pranjal's classroom...
And guess what?
She's from his class.
Suspicion level: FBI.
Sanvi turns into a live CCTV camera.
Her eyes are locked in on the girl like a laser-guided missile.
Just as she's calculating her next move, Pranjal shows up.
Pranjal: "Aren't you going home?"
Sanvi (cold as Fuck): "Was going to... with you. But forget it."
Pranjal: "WHAT?! After waiting this long? Why?"
Sanvi: "Who. Was. That. Girl?"
Pranjal (confused): "Oh her? She lost her stuff, and was just looking for it in class."
Sanvi (narrowing eyes): "And you were HELPING her?"
Pranjal (defensive): "NO! I don't even talk to her!"
Sanvi (still suspicious): "Hmm. Fine. Let's go. But next time, be on time or I'm out."
Pranjal: "Okay, okay! I swear, Madam!"
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But Sanvi's face still says "I'm watching you".
She refuses to even look at him.
Pranjal, being a certified emotional detective, notices.
Pranjal (thinking): God, she's so suspicious. Her cheeks were already red from the sun, now they're full-on chili pepper.
So, what does he do?
He grabs her hand.
Yes. HER HAND.
Sanvi jumps like someone zapped her with 220 volts-
Then goes full rosy blush + 5-inch smile combo.
Pranjal (grinning): "See? I knew how to make you smile... and blush too."
Sanvi (fake serious): "I'm not blushing! You're seeing things!"
Pranjal (teasing): "Yeah, right. That's why your ears are redder than hot sauce. I see everything."
Sanvi: "Okay shut up now. And go your way. I'm going mine."
Pranjal: "How do you know this road doesn't go to my house? Been stalking me?"
Sanvi: "Ugh. Shut up. Aashvi told me. She saw you once."
Pranjal: "Oooh... okay. Bye then... I love you." (soft voice, mega shy)
Sanvi (super quick whisper): "Love you too."
Barely audible. But he heard it. He definitely heard it.
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And just like that, these two adorable drama queens ride off blushing like tomatoes in a love salad.
But wait-
Sanvi still has to face the ultimate boss battle:
MOM.
Why is she late? What excuse will she give to her mother ..!!??
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