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Next day at college, Taani worked around everyone and eventually got to Rey. Swayam and Sharon tried their best to keep her away but it wasn't enough. She was determined to meet him. At that time, Rey was with Kriya. Seeing Taani, Kriya immediately let go of Rey's hand. He simply hated that. He gave her an apologetic look but she, being understanding that she was, give him a blink of assurance.
Swayam and Sharon watched from a distance. They disliked it just as much. Why did Taani have to come back in their lives?! Kriya told Rey, "I'll see you later." And walked up to where Swayam and Sharon stood.
Sharon circled her hand around Kriya's arm, giving her one consoling smile. Kriya replied back the smile and all three walked away together.
Back to Rey and Taani, Taani wouldn't let go of Rey at all. Lucky for Rey, Karan walked up to them. Rey thanked him silently and escaped saying he had to get to his class.
Everyone around them was aware of the truth; yet, they could do nothing about it. It wasn't Taani's fault for being OCD, was it? They simply had to put on an act.
***
During class, the teacher talked about their project. "So you are allowed to pick your own group, only two people; meaning just you and one other person. Pick your own topic that concerns you the most in regards to our country and the requirements are given in the papers I've handed to you. It is due in a week's time and all of you better have them done. It is a major part of your grade for the semester."
She left the classroom as the bell rang. Needless to say, Sharon and Swayam immediately formed a group of their own and Rey asked Kriya to be her partner. She agreed and they had the opportunity to spend more time together!
***
While walking towards their car, Kriya teased Rey. "So, how's your girlfriend?"
Rey gave her a deathly glare. "Kriya."
"Hey, she is your girlfriend in front of everyone." She walked a step further than him and he angrily pulled her back. She came crashing into his chest, in the middle of the road.
He gritted through his teeth. "She is NOT my girlfriend. I like you and only you. It's my bad luck that I have to deal with her. But don't you ever say I like someone else."
"Hey… Rey relax… I was just teasing you. I'm sorry. I trust you enough to know that."
He let go of her and replied, still a bit mad at her, "I don't like such jokes… especially when you pair me up with someone other than you."
She held her ears and cutely pouted. "I'm sorry."
He gave her a one sided look and turned around. He couldn't help but smile at her cute face. The anger was all gone but there was no way he would let it go that easily. Not without getting something out of it. To stop her from seeing his smile, he turned away.
She followed him and he turned back around to continue walking towards their car. She followed behind apologizing. After getting in the car, she tried few more times but he continued to ignore her. She felt sad and so put on a sad face. Tears almost brewing up in her eyes.
Seeing this, Rey immediately stopped the car. "Hey, hey stop crying please. I'm sorry… Your face was just so cute when you were apologizing that I didn't have the heart to stop you. I'm sorry."
The tears stopped but her eyes took shape of anger. "So you were FAKING to be mad at me?!"
"Uh-oh" Rey murmured under his breath.
"Yes, right. Uh-Oh. Now, you're going to be the one asking for forgiveness. Take me home." She ordered, crossing her hands across her chest and not giving one look at him.
He cursed himself in his head and started driving. As soon as they reached Kriya's place, Rey rushed out to open the door for her but she was already out. All thanks to her anger. She walked around him and into the door. He tried calling out her name but she slammed the door on his face.
She really is mad. He thought out loud and ran his hands through his hair in frustration. Now what was he supposed to do to make her anger go away?! He went home sulking.
***
Next day at college, as soon as Kriya entered, everyone stopped to stare at her. "What?!" she asked one person fuming. Everyone scurried away. Another person stopped her and handed her a pink colored envelope. Confused, she opened it. It read, "I'm Sorry." And then a heart. She figured it was from Rey. She crumpled it away and looked around to see if he was present.
She didn't seen him but he saw her throw the paper away. Swayam asked from behind, "She's still mad?" He nodded. Swayam boosted up his confidence. "Keep trying. It's not hard to melt girls."
"Yea, maybe Sharon. Kriya's a tough one to crack!"
"You'll figure it out." He said before pulling him to their class.
Kriya entered the class and took a seat next to Sharon, before Swayam could sit there. Having no choice, Swayam went to sit next to Rey. While the class was in session, Rey wrote another note for her and folded it in an air-plane. When the professor turned his head, he flew it at her. It landed on her book and she opened it, knowing very well it would be from Rey. No one else would dare to do that.
Taani, who just entered late, saw this and fumed. The professor let her in with a disapproving look.
"I'm really sorry. I didn't mean it. Please forgive me." It read. She again crumpled it up and threw it back at him with an angry look. Just then, the professor turned around to see this. He got the wrong intention and thought they were passing notes. Which, they were but it wasn't the same case as he thought.
He said, "Kriya and Rey; out of the class. Now."
"But sir…" Kriya tried to protest but one look from the professor was enough for her to stand up and walk out with her head hanging low. On the other hand, Rey was quite happy they were kicked out. Now, Kriya would have no choice but to talk to him.
Taani, grinned when Kriya walked out but sulked when Rey had to follow. She wanted the worst for Kriya. But, she didn't want to see Rey anywhere near her. She simply despised that.
***
Outside
"Kriya…" Rey started as they walked but she interrupted him.
She stopped to face him. "Shut up Rey. You can never be serious, right? Even now, look what you've done. Exams are nearing and I'm standing over here, outside; kicked out, because of you! There's a limit to everything Mr. Reyansh Singhania!"
He looked down, not liking a bit of this. He wanted her to stay happy. He wanted her to forgive him. She turned and continued walking down the hallway. He looked around. It was all empty. Everyone was in classes. Seeing his reputation secure, he plopped down on the ground on his knew all of a sudden, resulting in her letting out a squeal.
"I swear I'll never make you mad. I'm really sorry Kriya. I didn't mean for any of this to happen. It just happened. I can't be at rest when you're mad. I couldn't sleep at all yesterday. Please…"
"Rey, get up." She told him.
"Do you forgive him?" he asked, noticing her anger still there.
She lied, "Yes," to get him to get up.
"You're lying. I won't get up till you forgive me."
"Fine. Stay that way then and see if I care." She replied and continue walking.
"Please? At least think of my reputation…" he said when he saw she was really going to walk away!
She walked back to him, gave him a death glare. "Even now, you think about your reputation?" He shut his eyes, realizing he was making things worse. His puppy-dog faced expression softened her. She started laughing. "You're impossible!" She said, catching her breath and gave him her hand to help him get up. He took it and got up.
Giving her hand a kiss, he promised, "I will never hurt you again. I promise." Then he quickly added, "Intentionally… You see, something I do things that hurt others and I don't even realize it…"
This made her smile widely. "You're sho cute!" she said, admiring.
"Chalo." He told her, pulling her.
"Where?"
"Well, seeing that we're kicked out and then we have no other classes today, we might as well leave this boring place!" He replied back and holding her hand, took her out of the premises.
***
After class, Taani looked around everywhere for Rey. When she couldn't find him, she asked Swayam, "Where's Rey?"
"No clue." He replied, least interested in wanting to talk to her.
Thankfully, Sharon joined him just then and both of them made a quick exit, leaving Taani fuming to herself.
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-Khushi
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