Stupid in love ✔

32~ "I would love to."

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《 AHANA 》

I woke up the following morning, took a bath, got ready, talked to my friends with just one thing in my mind, repeating over and over again.

"I like you, Ahana."

The corners of my mouth twitched up a little even though I wasn't in the mood to. I was sure I wouldn't have fallen asleep if it not been for the insane tiredness I felt. The memories of yesterday night kept flooding inside my head as I stared beyond the window of our room.

Just then Tripti appeared beside me, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "Your great kisser man won't pop inside the window if you keep staring, you know. He's at the room next door... taking a bath," she whispered the last words.

I gave a tight lipped smile, trying hard to conceal my flushed cheeks. Seriously, why was I even surprised anymore?

"Aw, missing him despite having spend the night together. I wonder what you two-"

"Not you too Liz," I cut her off before she could embarrass me more. I told them to shut up but they simply continued to tease me. On any other occasion, I might have been slightly happy of their teasing but not today. I heaved a sigh of relief when Pragya exited from the bathroom.

However, when we settled down with the boys for breakfast, getting teased by my friends seemed like a much better idea. At first, I was hyperventilating under Vansh's presence at the table but the instant I met his brown eyes, I froze. They seemed so cold and distant that I had to avert my gaze to distract myself. His expression was blank the entire time. If it not been for him eating his breakfast, I would have easily assumed he wasn't here. Forget talking, he didn't care to spare another glance at me. If he was vulnerable a few hours ago, then he was the complete opposite now. It was like he had shielded himself with various imaginative walls in a way that no one would be able to penetrate through him.

I felt the need to say something, anything to make him feel better but nothing came out. I wouldn't have minded if he had been mad at me, or atleast if he shared a laugh with his friends, but his silence was killing me. He was making me feel worse with each passing minute. It took everything in me to not start crying there and then. He wasn't being fair at all. But so wasn't I.

Across the table, Dhruv eyed me towards Vansh, silently questioning me the reason behind his behavior. I simply gave a sad smile in return. Dhruv nudged Chad on his side.

"Why the long face, dude?" Chad began as he draped an arm around Vansh. "I hope you took full advantage of those KFC's we gifted you. I bet it was tastyy," he mocked and passed a wink at me.

I nearly choked on the sandwich I had in my mouth while the others burst out laughing. I shot a glare at Chad while he continued to laugh. He sure enjoyed pulling our legs. My eyes shifted to Vansh.

Still nothing.

Almost a minute ticked by in dreadful silence as everyone patiently awaited his answer. Vansh might have sensed that since he diverted his attention to his patient friend. "You are mistaken, Chad. I simply passed it on to someone who was hungry. Someone who was in a dire need for a bite of KFC," he said with a serious face and reverted back to eating his sandwich.

My mouth fell open in shock but I quickly composed myself. He didn't laugh or scowl but atleast he cracked a joke (an innuendo to be precise). It was enough for now. That old Vansh was still there somewhere inside of him. I was relieved.

The bus ride back to Toronto was rather painful to say the least. The memories of our kiss inside the sleeper coach was mocking back at me, making me remind of what I missed terribly. Vansh continued to ignore me-- More like sulk in his lonesome company while I did the same. Our friends were considerate enough to stop teasing us altogether. I could sense their genuine concern for me but I reassured them I was fine even though my heart was crumbling inside.