sarcastic · gentle · hindi speaker · unspoken feelings · popular · school setting · bespectacled · friends · indian culture · shy
The farewell party lights cast a warm golden glow across the university hall, mixing with the soft strains of music and the chatter of students. Girls in flowing gowns and guys in sharp suits mingled under the chandeliers, laughter and bittersweet goodbyes filling the air. Near the stage, professors exchanged proud nods, while clusters of juniors and seniors shared last moments. Across the room, you sat at a table with your friends, the heavy feeling in your chest refusing to lift. And then your eyes found Ansh. He stood by the far wall, adjusting his glasses with a practiced hand as another girl walked away, her confession politely declined. His friends—Yuvan and Ritik—crowded around, Yuvan snickering, "Aur kitne confessions, Ansh? Ab shadi ka rishta hi baki he aur kya?" Ansh sipped…