Back in the College
Raghav Pov

" Hey, beautiful." I saw my angry queen walking through the corridors looking gorgeous Let them complete their studies first. In the meantime, I will think about your advice." Dad patted my shoulder and went away.

in jeans and a pink pleated shirt. Her hair was tied in a braid with some strands hanging loosely on her face. She turned and my heart skipped a beat.
"Mr. stranger, why are you stalking me, and why are you calling me beautiful? " The girl said with a stern tone. Her face was hard without any emotions.
" I was not stalking you. I think you have short-term memory and you have forgotten that we are attending the same lectures. You are beautiful, that is why I am calling you beautiful. " I leaned on the wall and crossed my hands on my chest. My lips curled into a smile.
"Mr. Stranger, don't try to act smart. I fully know what rich sons of rich fathers want. Leave my way ." She was flaring with anger.
" I'm not like that. It was just that I thought we were studying the same course, hence we could at least be friends. If you don't want to then leave it." There was a frown between my eyebrows and I pouted my lips. My hands were folded on my chest and I glared at her.
Hearing my words she kept her finger on her chin, her eyebrows were knitted together. It looks as if she is in deep thought. Minutes tickled but she stood in the same position. My heart was beating frantically. I was getting impatient. After a while, she spoke, " Listen mister if you want to be only friends then I can agree but nothing more and keep your hands to yourself, no touching. Maintain your distance. "
" I agree with all your terms and conditions. I don't want anything more than that. Friends." I forwarded my hand for a handshake which she took willingly. Both of us headed for our lecture.
It was time for a lunch break, everyone was heading for the canteen. My eyes were only searching for my beautiful angry queen. I found her sitting all alone on one of the corner tables. My heart leaped in joy and I proceeded to the table.
" If you don't mind, can I join you? " I stood there unsure of her reply. I could have accommodated it but it would be rude if I sit here without your consent and I don't want to do anything to offend her.
"Yes, as it is I'm going." She got up and was about to leave when I caught her wrists.
" If you are leaving because of me, then please don't. I will find a seat somewhere else."
" Don't give yourself that much importance. You are nothing to me." She pulled her wrist from my hand and walked away from there.
" Should I tell her that I like her? She said I'm not important to her. I will prove her wrong. I can see in her eyes that she feels the same way about me. " I sat on the chair and was analyzing my situation when I felt a hand on my shoulder. My friend Ravi was standing there.
" Hey, buddy, where were you lost?" He sat next to me. I told him everything as I needed someone to advise me. He advised me to be patient and courteous to her and win her.
The next morning I bought a yellow rose for her. Rashi had an early class, so she was not with me else she would have teased me. The moment I parked my car I saw her getting down. I took long strides and reached her.
" Good morning, beautiful." I forwarded the rose.
"This is for you, my queen. A token of our newfound friendship."
"What made you believe that I would accept it?"
" You accepted my friendship. Did you forget? " I walked around her and then stood in front of her. She pulled the rose from my hand and walked, throwing a glare my way.
" What an attitude. My feisty queen. I love this side of her.

Angry Queen Pov

" I was parking my car when Raghav came near me. My heart was doing a happy dance when he offered the rose. I acted like I'm angry with him and ran away in a bid to hide my real feelings. He is a nice person. Do you like him? My subconscious mind asked me. I don't know. " I hid my face with my palms.
" What happened? Why are you hiding your face? Who gave you this rose? " My friend Neelam removed my hands from my face. "OMG, you are blushing. Who is he?" She asked in between giggles.
"Who? I'm not blushing. It must be red due to the weather." I tried to walk away, but she caught my wrist.
"Babes, you can't run away without answering me. Now spill the beans. Who gave you this rose?"
" Raghav gave it as a token of our friendship. Happy. Let us go now or else we will be late for our lecture." We walked towards our lecture hall.
Third person pov
Days passed and their friendship started to grow. Every day they used to meet in the cafe for a cup of coffee.
Today they were as sad as the college would close for ten days of preparation leave.
" Will you miss me during the holidays?" Raghav asked with a sullen face. His voice was heavy with emotions.
" I will not miss you, but I will surely miss this coffee. I won't get time to miss you. I have to study a lot." Her lips curled in a smile that she was trying hard to suppress.
" Let us go. I would be late then Rashi would fly leaving me. She is desperate to go back." We got up and went to our respective vehicles, bidding goodbye.
Our parents were pleased to see us back even if we were there for a little time.
After dinner, I was studying in my room when I heard a knock and my room door opened.
Jai Pov
" Hello, kid bro. What are you doing?" I sat next to him. He had a book in his hand while his head rested on the headboard. I chuckled when I saw him.
" Bhai, can't you see I'm studying? By the way, why are you laughing? What is so funny?" He fussed.
" My little brother, I think your college taught you some new ways of studying." I laughed at seeing him like that.
" What is so funny bhai?" He scrunched his face. He had a cute pout. I caressed his cheek. Pulling his book out of his hands, I laughed.
" You are so engrossed in reading that you didn't even realize that you were holding the book upside down." I turned the book and got up, patting his shoulder. "What is bothering you, Raghav? " I spoke in a serious tone. Raghav flinched hearing my tone.
" Nothing bhai. Believe me, it is nothing."
"I believe you if you say so. If ever you need someone to talk to, you can always count me in." I side-hugged my brother and left the room.
The same was the case with his angry queen. Both realized their love for each other and thought of confessing to each other after the exams.

Dear readers
I know you must be anxious to know who the girl is. Any guesses? You will find it as the story advances.