The sun rose high over the campus of Dehradun University, casting a warm glow on the sprawling green lawns. Ashish Rajput leaned against the trunk of a large banyan tree, his bike parked nearby, as he waited for his friends. His mind was still racing from the previous day’s encounter with Priya, replaying their banter like a favorite song stuck on repeat. He couldn’t help but admire her fiery spirit, even as he felt a challenge brewing.

“Hey, Romeo! Daydreaming about your crush?” Abhi teased as he approached, followed closely by Diya , who rolled her eyes at her brother’s antics.

“Shut up! I’m just thinking about how to win her over,” Ashish replied, a mischievous grin creeping across his face. “She’s not like the other girls. There’s something about her.”

“Or maybe she’s just angry at seeing your face,” Divya quipped, smirking. “You should treat her carefully, or you might end up getting burned.”

Meanwhile, Priya was navigating other day at the college, feeling the weight of expectations pressing down on her. She brushed her hair back getting frustrating as she strolled through the bustling campus, her eyes scanning for familiar faces. Aanya walked beside her, chatting animatedly, but Priya's thoughts were elsewhere.

“Are you even listening?” Aanya nudged her playfully. “You’re thinking about him again, aren’t you?”

“I am not!” Priya protested, her cheeks flushing a shade of crimson. “It’s just… he’s infuriating!”

“Infuriatingly charming, you mean,” Aanya teased, causing Priya to huff in annoyance. “He’s cute, Priya. Just admit it!”

As they walked past the cafeteria, Priya’s gaze landed on Ashish, who was laughing with his friends at a nearby table. Just as she turned to look away, their eyes met, and a spark of recognition flickered between them. Priya quickly looked down, her heart racing.

“See? You’re blushing!” Aanya giggled. “Just go talk to him.”

“Are you kidding? After yesterday? No way,” Priya shot back, though a part of her was tempted.

As the day unfolded, both Ashish and Priya found themselves drawn into the rhythm of college life, attending lectures and meeting new people. But fate had other plans. In chemistry class, the professor announced a group project, pairing Ashish and Priya together, much to both of their dismay. Due to her transfer she has same batch as him but got different section which is not in his favour.

“Great, just what I needed,” Priya muttered under her breath as she took a seat next to Ashish.

“Looks like we’re stuck together,” Ashish said with a grin, his eyes glinting with mischief. “Ready for some fun?”

Priya shot him a glare, but inside, she felt a flutter of anticipation. She thought is she getting attracted to him. She says , “This isn’t fun for me, Ashish.”

“Challenge accepted!” he replied, leaning in closer, his voice lowering to a conspiratorial whisper. “Let’s make this project legendary.”

Meanwhile she raised her eyebrow giving him look like "what do you mean" which he ignored with smirk.

As the class progressed, Priya found herself reluctantly engaged in Ashish's enthusiastic approach. They exchanged ideas, their competitive natures clashing and blending, creating a strange, electric energy. With every shared laugh and heated debate, Priya felt her defenses crumbling, much to her bewilderment.

Later that evening, as Ashish rode home, thoughts of Priya filled his mind. He couldn’t shake off the feeling that she was more than just a pretty face; she had depth, a fire that intrigued him. But he also sensed her walls, and he was determined to break them down.

At home, Priya sat on her bed, staring at her phone, contemplating whether to text Aanya about the day’s events. “Why am I even thinking about him?” she muttered to herself, frustrated. “It’s just a project!”

But as she thought about Ashish’s charming smile and his easygoing demeanor, she couldn’t help but feel excited about their upcoming collaboration.

Unbeknownst to both Ashish and Priya, a shadow loomed over their budding connection. In the background, Priya's father, Alok, was planning to visit the university, unaware of the entangled fates that were beginning to unfold. The tension between family expectations and personal desires began to simmer, setting the stage for future confrontations.

As the sun set, leaving a tapestry of colors in the sky, Ashish and Priya unknowingly edged closer to a whirlwind of emotions, conflicts, and revelations that would challenge everything they thought they knew about each other—and themselves.

With unresolved tensions brewing and new challenges on the horizon, both characters prepared to navigate the complexities of their intertwined lives, unaware of the twists and turns that awaited them.

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