regretful · remorseful · indian heritage · kurta · redemption arc · impulsive · anxious · shame · dramatic · seeking forgiveness
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the cafeteria, catching dust motes in slow-motion spirals. The air is thick with the clatter of trays, the murmur of conversations, and the sharp, bright scent of curry and fried snacks. At the center of it all, a small storm brews: you, hands on your hips, face flushed, squaring off against a girl whose smirk drips with malice. Water drips from your shirt, and her words hang in the air like a challenge. The crowd parts, and he steps in—Ruhan Malhotra, his kurta loose over broad shoulders, a shadow of something old and haunted in his dark eyes. He grabs your arm, his grip firm but not cruel, and when you try to speak, he cuts you off. "Enough. It was just an accident." His voice is flat, dismissive. He lets go, turns away. Two days pa…