This is a story about a common indian girl born in a little town with a lovable family. Priya is a average student who is a very shy kid. She went to all girls school and had a little sister, so she is not comfortable around guys.

Priya completed her school with flying colours, she had dream to achieve come thing in fashion industry but her parents made the decision to choose engineering (typical indian parents) as priya know there's no use in arguing.

Without any choice priya choose engineering in electronics. This is her first time moving out of her little town. She went to the city, got admitted in a well known college. There she become friend with Neha her classmate and two other girls Sindhu and Anu. while anu's dad said:

ANU'S DAD: i own a apartment near the college. Anu and sindhu is staying there, one more room is available if u wish neha and priya can stay there, it will be safe for anu if the girls stay together and anu's guardian is staying in the same apartment so nothing to worry.

Priya and Neha's parents thought its a good idea and the girls moved to the apartment the day before her first day in college.

FIRST DAY

Priya was excited and scaredat the same time to take the next big step in her life. With lot of dreams Priya and her friends entered the college. Priya was stunned by seeing her class filled with guys she hesitated for a moment to enter . Neha and Priya sat in their place but as Priya scared nothing happened her first day went smooth and the guys were not scarier as she thought, they were friendly.

Priya was satisfied on her first day. While going home, Priya saw a guy laughing with his friends which caught her attention.( That guy is hero material like in movies) . Ahhhhhh i forget to mention about our girl Priya , she is not the heroine material just like a girl next door or simply to say like heroine friend whereas Neha is a typical heroine material)

Coming to the point, Priya fall for the guy at the first sight, Neha noticed that and asked who she is seeing in that group. Priya pointed him but to the surprise Neha knew him.

NEHA: He is ADITYA, our senior from third year. He is famous among girls in this college.

About Aditya

Aditya, he is Australian citizen ( This explains his looks, just kidding). His dad is from India. He completed his high schools in Australia. His dad is worried that he might forget the indian culture and his grandparents wish to spend some time with their only grandson. So Adi came to study in india and living with his grandparents. Aditya is good in studies and also in sports. He is quite talented and a kind hearted person.

After hearing what Neha said Priya thought to herself that he is out of her league and convinced herself nothing wrong in admiring beauty. Neha teased Priya and they both head towards theirhome.

LOVE CRASH

Few days later, Priya and Neha was on the way to college as usual. Aditya crossed them in bicycle, priya was staring him as always. Unfortunately Adi missed his control and fell down in the road. Priya and Neha noticed and ran fast to help him.

Luckily Adi wasn't injured but his bicycle was badly damaged. God favoured priya, Adi thanked both of them and walked with them to the college. Adi asked about them and introduced himself ( Adi never failed to notice how priya enquired him with anxiety when she helped him and how shy she is when he question her).

Aditya: Priya, why u r nervous?

(Priya started getting more and more tense and stare him, her heartbeat starts to rise )

Neha noticed her and took initiative and said

Neha: Don't mistake her, she is very shy in nature and from all girls school so she is not comfortable to talk with guys yet.

Thankfully, Adi's friends came. He thanked them once again and joined them.

Neha: Stupid, u got such a golden chance to take a step in ur relationship but u missed . You are going to be single for lifetime.

Priya: I know but he is out of my league. Moreover i feel very shy to talk with him. when he is near me , i thoughtam going to die in heart attack.

They both teased each other and went to classroom.

SWEET SHOPPING

Few days passed after the incident, meanwhile Priya was just seeing Adi from a distance as usual whenever their path crossed they greeted with smile but both of them never talked with each other.

Days moved on, one evening priya went to a supermarket in her neighbourhood. Priya was purchasing some vegetables but this is her first time so she don't know who to pick good ones.

Aditya and her grandmother came to the same supermarket. But before Priya, Adi's grandmother noticed priya and approached her.

Adi's granny: shall i help u young lady

Priya: yes, mam i will be thankful

Granny helped her and taught her how to pick the veggies. When priya and granny went to the cash counter, Adi was walking towards them with smile on his face.[ Priya was embarrassed to meet him there because she is there without makeup and in sweatpants and tshirt]

Adi : Granny, i have been looking for you everywhere where u ran away.

Granny: I saw this young lady suffering to pick the veggies so i helped her to pick some what's your problem.

Adi : Hey priya, nice meeting you

Priya: Hi

Granny: Do you know her?

Adi: Yes granny, she's my junior and she is one of the girl who helped me in that accident.

Granny : Thanks dear for helping myprecious grandson. Come we will drop you in home.

Priya: No grandma, my home is nearby. Thank you for today, it's late my friends are waiting to cook dinner.

After saying goodbye priya went fast without turning back. Adi smiled by seeing her going fast. Granny noticed the look and smile in Adi's face.

Granny: The girl is too good, are you close with her

Adi: No granny, she is very shy to talk with me whenever i see her in college she will smile and move fast like now then how can i become her friends.

They both took their shopping bags and went home.

LONELY VACATION

After Priya met Aditya in the supermarket, she gathered some courage to be friendly with him. Whenever she crossed him in the campus, She took initiative and greeted him. Neha was surprised by her action and encouraged her to keep going.

Days passed apart from greeting him no improvement in her friendship. Exams over and the winter vacation starts. Aditya went to Australia to spend christmas with his parents. Priya went to her hometown. Priya missed Adi so much at least she used to see him daily in the campus. Her little sister noticed something troubling her and informed their parents. They thought she didn't done the exams well and comforted her.

Priya felt she's making her familyworry so she left all her worries back and spend her holiday with her family joyfully. But still her heart aches to see Adi. Meanwhile Adi went to his parents home and enjoyed the holidays and spend quality time with his childhood friends.

Adi' dad: Son, are you dating someone?

Adi : No dad, am not interested in such things. But dad there's a girl in my college, she is very shy around me even to say hi , she took several months. Whenever i speak with her she will stare at me like seeing devil. It troubles me.

Dad: Does she is like that to all guys or only to you?

Adi: Am not sure dad, but i have seen her talking casually to her class guys.

Dad: Son, just find the answer by yourself.

Saying that his dad went out. After telling his dad Adi forgot about her and enjoyed his vacation and came back to his grandparents home .

CUTENESS OVERLOADED

Finally vacation completed, Priya was excited to see Aditya . She dragged Neha to college earlier but she is not much lucky, She was not able to see Adi for a week. Because he went to hockey tournament.

After a week, Priya was surprised to see Sindhu with Adi and friends. ( Sindhu is one of priya's roommate. Sindhu and one of Adi's friend were in the badminton women's team thus she joined in Adi's gang). Priya was not close to Sindhu andAnu like Neha so she haven't noticed their friendship.

Seeing this Neha started to scold priya.

Neha : Already lot of girls ready to impress him. See her, she have become a member in his gang and see yourself still seeing him without knowing. Am damn sure you will die single

Priya doesn't reply anything. Meanwhile Sindhu noticed them and wave her hand to come there. She introduced the girls to Adi and his friends.

Sindhu: This is Priya and Neha, my roommates

Adi : I know them already, they are my juniors and this girls are the ones who helped me that day. We are already friends.

Hearing this Priya was very happy, he mentioned her as friend. Adi introduced about his friends to them. They both greeted them and went to their class.

It's weekend, the doorbell rings continuously. None of her friends opening the door. Priya annoyingly went to open the door. After opening the door Adi and his friend Udhay was standing there, Priya was shocked to see him ( because as u know she came straight from the bed - head to toe, she is a mess right now). Adi smiled secretly seeing how she looks without knowing her.

Priya greeted them inside and said to sit in sofa meanwhile Sindhu got ready to go out with them. Thats it priya rushed to her room and locked the door. she look herself in the mirror and thought 'that's it my love is over' ). She waked Neha and started to explain her everything and said its over , i messed up.

Neha : Get out, am sleeping. DONT DISTURB MEEEEEEEEE

Priya left her alone and made sure Adi went out, came out to the living room and went to brush, Suddenly restroom door opened priya without seeing that she was stretchingand yawning and knocked her head on someone. She look up and saw Adi standing in front of her. She was shocked and no words coming out. She was staring at him.

Seeing this Adi laughed at her. He pat her head and said " see straight while walking, you are clumsy as always " and pat her head and said goodbye to her and went out. Priya heart was racing like anything, she was very happy for her its great improvement. She caresses her head where he touched.

TRUTH OR DARE

It's nearly time for college culturals. Neha, Priya and some of her friends joined in dance. The girls practiced hard and went for the final rehearsal in stage. After their performance, they all turned towards a clapping sound and saw Adi.

As usual Priya's shy mode unlocked and hide behind her friends. Adi said they were great on stage and congratulate them.

Neha: What you are doing here, Adi?

Adi: I came to see you girls. Can i have a word with you two ?

Both the girls followed him to the corridor.

Adi : Are you two free this Friday evening?

Neha: yes, we are.

Adi: Great, its my birthday and my grandparents are hosting a small party in home. You both should definitely come.

Neha: Sure, we will be there on time.

After he went, Neha said to Priya 'this is anice opportunity to impress him. u should have a makeover and we are going to shopping'. Priya agreed to her. They both plan to impress Adi.

On friday evening, Sindhu got ready for the party and called neha and priya.

Sindhu: Neha, are u girls ready for the party. Udhay has came to pick up us.

Neha: You go first we will join later.

Sindhu went with udhay.

Priya: Why u said we will come later, Its late already.

Neha: Idiot, let's check how important you are for Adi.

Priya: How?

Neha: If he wait for u without cutting cake then he treat you special or else you are just a friend. We can find out.

They both got dressed and got taxi to the party. When they inside Adi's home.

Adi: Hi Priya and Neha, what took you so long. I have been waiting for you to start the party.

Hearing this Priya was above the moon, the party started Adi cut the cake and feed their grandparents. One by one went and wished him and gave the presents. Priya saw Adi's grandma and greeted them. Neha called Priya to give her present to Adi.

Priya wished" Happy birthday Adi " and gave her present. Everyone had fun and it's late. Priya and Neha went to say goodbye to Adi and family but Adi said hey don't go, we are going to play game.

Priya: No, you all enjoy. It's getting late then no taxi will be available.

Udhay: You don't worry, anyway am going to drop sindhu will drop u girls safely.

Without choice they agreed to stay. They decided to play drinking game. They wrote all their names in a paper and put inside the bowl. One has to pick someone's name and ask any question or can give any activities to them. If they can't answer or do thedare they have to take a shot.

Priya: I can't drink, i have low alcohol tolerance.

Adi: No problem, you can have soda.

They started the game, each took the sheets and questioned them.

First Adi took the paper from the bowl and likewise each had their turn. Its neha's turn now and in her paper Adi's name.

Neha: Adi, do you have girlfriend?

Adi: No, am not in relationship now. But i have dated few in past.

Udhay: Priya, who is your first love?

Priya was shocked to answer Adi was her first love but how she can say. In nervousness she mistakenly took Neha's glass and had the shot. Later only she realized its alcohol. Within few minutes she was blacked out. Others continued their play.

After the game the guys went to their homes. Adi said the girls to stay here it's late you can go in the morning there's two guest room upstairs, you four can stay there. Sindhu and the other girl went to one of the room. Neha got an idea,

Neha: Adi, can you help in carrying priya to the room?

Adi: Yes, you go and open the room. I will carry her.

Adi carried Priya in his arms, while going to the room Priya waked up and saw Adi. She was still drunk.

Priya: Ahhhh, it's the birthday baby. HAPPIIIIIIEEEEE BIRTHDAYYYYYYYY

Adi: shhhh, don't shout.

Priya: Ok ok, i have done makeover for you but you haven't noticed me

Adi: (smiled) You are very gorgeous.

Priya: (blushed) thankyou, Ahhh i forgot your gift. leave me i will go and take it.

Adi: You gave already , stupid.

Priya : You are lying. Am going to give now.

Adi: What?

Suddenly she kissed Adi in his lips. Adi was shocked.

Priya: Do you like my gift?

Adi was still shocked but they were interrupted by Neha.

Neha: Please put her in bed.

Adi putpriya in bed while going, priya grabbed Adi's hand and pulled him towards her. His face was only few inches away from her. She came closer and said 'Goodnight'. Adi greeted Neha goodnight and left fast as soon as possible from there.

Adi went to his room and thought what happened just now. But he was not angry instead his heart was racing thinking about that kiss.He went to bed but it was a long sleepless night......



SWEET REGRETS

Next morning, Priya was smiling in sleep, Neha waked her up " it's getting late get up, you idiot". Priya woke up and asked where are we, what happened i remember i took the wrong shot. Did i made any mistake yesterday.

Neha: Idiot, you messed up everything. You got blacked out and Adi carried you to room.

Priya was embarrassed and buried her face in pillow.

Neha : Get up, we want to go home Sindhu is waiting for us.

They all refreshed and went downstairs. Priya was relieved Adi was nowhere in sight. They said goodbye tothe elders and went to take taxi.

Neha: Priya, i forgot my mobile in the room. Please go and take that.

Priya went upstairs and took her mobile. While coming out, she was standing face to face with Adi.

Adi: Good Morning Priya, where you are going without saying goodbye.

Priya: Grandma said you are out for walk.

Adi: Is it?

He went close to her and asked " yesterday you asked me a question, don't you need the answer for that?"

Priya was confused and realized she messed up something,

Priya: Did i made any mistake? I don't remember anything after the game and Neha said you helped me carrying to the room. Thankyou and sorry for the trouble.

Adi went closer their faces were few inches apart and said " your's gift was the best gift i received yesterday". Priya nervously ran fast from there without turning back. Neha yelled her what took you so long but seeing how nervous she was she doesn't asked anything till they reached home.

In home, Neha dragged priya to room and asked what happened why your face is like u seen ghost.

Priya: Kill me Neha, i think i did something horrible yesterday

Neha: i don't think so.

Priya explained neha what happened there when she went to take her mobile. Neha was laughing loudly and said " i think Adi fell in ur trap"

Priya : why you think so

Neha: i have never seen him behaving to anyone like this whatever this is a good sign make use of it.

But priya was not sure about this, She's still confused.

HIDE & SEEK

After what happened, Priya was not confident to face Adi face to face. Whenever she see him in a distance she will go in opposite direction. For a week she escaped not seeing him directly.

The college culturals starts today, students from all over the state came to participate. Priya and friends were going to perform on stage, apart from her shyness priya is a good performer. They did great and the crowd applauded. After the culturals, Priya and her classmates went to dinner to celebrate. Suddenly Adi and friends joined them, sindhu invited them .

Adi sat opposite to Priya, she felt very awkward at the same time happy to see him. Adi didn't speak anything to her till the dinner finished. When all her friends went Priya and her roommates, Adi and Udhay was there. Anu and sindhu went in their two wheeler. Now its four of them.

Neha: See you, we will leave.

Adi : How you are going to?

Neha: In bus

Udhay: We came in our bicycle if its ok for you girls we will drop you, anyways we are going past your place.

Neha thought this as a best time for Priya and Adi to make close.

Neha: Udhay, i will come with you. I have something to buy on the way.

Without hearing priya, she went with udhay. Adi was smiling mischievously.

Adi: Shall we?

Priya without saying anything sat behind him and Adi started to ride.

Adi: Sit safe. There's nothing to hold , Hold me.

Priya hesitated for a moment then hold his shirt. In few minutes, he started to ride fast. She was not able to balance soput her arms around his waist and hold tight. Adi's heart beat was increasing by her touch but at the same time he was happy. Few minutes of silence and they reached nearby her home.

Priya thanked him shyly and said goodnight and turned back. Adi called her. She went near him.

Adi: Why you are avoiding me?

Priya: (nervously) Nothing like that.

Adi: Then why you are playing hide and seek for past few days.

Priya was not able to say anything because it's true that she is avoiding him. Adi continues to talk

Adi: Priya, you did nothing wrong that day. I was teasing you and it's fun to tease you around. If you don't like that i won't.

Priya : No no, I LIKE YOU.

And realized she messed up again and said

Priya: i mean i like you teasing me but i was very shy around you. You are the first guy, i was close with.

Adi was relieved by hearing that and said

Adi: Then its solved, are we back to normal?

Priya: (blushing heavily) yes

Adi extended his hand, priya shyly grabbed his hand and shake his hand. Both of their eyes met for few seconds. Without thinking Adi asked " will you go out with me?".......

Priya stared at him in disbelief............

WILL YOU GO OUT WITH ME................

Adi asked " will you go out with me". Priya was staring at him in disbelief .

Adi: I mean to saymy grandparents wedding anniversary is coming soon so can you help me in choosing them clothes. Because i don't know to choose traditional outfits.

Priya expected something else, but she is happy to help him.

Priya: Yes, i will

Adi: Ok, then tomorrow morning sharp at ten i will pick you up.

They both said goodnight and priya ran excitedly to inform neha what happened between them. Sindhu over heard this.

Neha: See as i said he also having some feeling towards you.

Neha helped in choosing her some outfit and gave her some tips to impress him.

Next morning, Adi got ready and picked car key and thought about yesterday's ride how close she was with him. So he throwed car key and took his bicycle and went to priya's home on time. Priya got ready and went downstairs. She saw Adi and sindhu was talking together.

Priya: Hi, Adi

Sindhu: Hey where you are going this early in the weekend?

Adi: She is coming with me. I asked her to help me in something.

Sindhu: May i know where you are going?

Adi: Just to the shopping mall nearby. Why?

Sindhu: Can you drop me, on the way?

Adi : Sorry, i didn't bring the car today. So if you excuse us.

Sindhu: Alright, See you both.

Priya sat behind Adi and they went far away. Sindhu was staring at them. Priya was not hesitating like yesterday. She hold him tight and was very happy.

Priya: Shall i ask you something?

Adi: Yes anything

Priya: Why u asked me out and not sindhu. Because you were close than me.

Adi: No she is close with Nithi. We are just friends not as close as you.

They both talked casually in the ride and reached the mall. Priya helped him in choosing the outfits, she bought a dress separately.

Adi: Little dress, for whom?

Priya: Formy sister, am going home this month end after the exams.

Adi: Are you very attached with your family?

Priya: Yes, very much. This is the first time in my life, am staying far away from home.

Adi asked about her family and said about his to her. He paid for that dress too. Priya refused but he refused to accept.

Adi: Shall we have lunch?

Priya: Yes but it's my treat.

They both went for a restaurant and learned about each of them while having food. They went to a library on the way to home, Adi was searching for some books for his project. Priya took a novel and sat in the reading table.

Adi took some books, sat opposite to her and taking some notes. Priya was staring at his face without reading. Adi saw her seeing him and raised his head from the book but she pretend to see the book. Adi smiled and continued to take notes.

After finishing the work, they both took the ride back home.

Adi: Thank you for spending your weekend with me.

Priya: No, i really enjoyed today, Apart from home and college i haven't seen the city. So I, thank you for taking me out.

Adi: If you wish, I will show you around the city but after learning about your family and your little town, i wish to see your town and your sister .

Priya: If you wish you can come with us in this vacation.

Adi : How i can come alone?

Priya: My roommates and my class guys Sam and Vimal are coming. You can bring Udhay with you.

Adi: Then i will ask him and inform you. But how to contact you?

They both exchanged their numbers and went home. Priya went with a smile in her face. Sindhu was seeing them from their window and herexpression says she was burning with rage.

LOVELY TRIP

Adi went to home with a smile. His grandfather asked "did anything good happened to you?"

Adi: Yes, you can say like that

Grandma: I know the reason for your smile.

Adi winked at her granny and went inside his room. He was dreaming to go with priya. He texted Priya that he will come with her. Priya saw the message and was jumping in the bed.

Neha: Idiot, you became mad after your date

Priya: Adi agreed to come with us to my home.

Neha asked her what happened in their date and teasing each other.

The day before their trip, Adi was packing the luggage. His grandmother called him that he got a call. Its Adi's mom.

Mom: Hi son, how are you?

Adi: Fine mom, i miss you.

Mom: Don't worry baby, mom and dad are on the way to see you. We will be there by tomorrow midnight.

Adi was speechless for a moment, he don't know whether to be happy for seeing his parents or sad for not going to trip with priya. He talked with his mom and cut the call. He don't know how to say this to priya.

The next day, evening Priya and her friends assembled in the bus terminal waiting for Adi and Udhay. Priya took her mobile to call him meanwhile Adi arrived.

Priya: What took you so long? Where's Udhay?

Adi:Sorry Priya, you all enjoy the trip. I will come next time. My parents were coming tonight to spend the holidays with me.

Priya was disappointed but understood his situation.

Priya: Ok, no problem. You enjoy with them. They were coming from far away. We can go some other time.

They said goodbye to Adi and the bus started. Early morning, they reached priya's home. They all spend their holiday in her town. They went to some sightseeing and temples. Meanwhile priya send pictures of them to Adi. Three days passed in second for them. Except Neha, all others went to their homes to spend remaining days with their family.

Meanwhile, Adi spend time with his family but he missed priya a lot . He saw the pictures which she send. Adi's mom noticed her son was not well and saw him seeing that pictures often.

Mom: Adi, what's up with you these days? Whom you are missing in this picture?

Adi: Mom, am confused these days. Am not sure about my feelings but whenever she's away i miss her.

Adi explained everything to his mom.

Mom: Son, do what your heart says and we are going to be here for a month.

His mom said ' am planning to go and see the city with your dad so don't disturb us for 3 days'. His mom winked at him and went out of the room. Adi started to pack his luggage.

The next morning in priya's home, they are having breakfast and doorbell rang. Priya's little sister went to check. Priya's dad asked who came. Adi and udhay came inside with her. Priya was surprised to see them and saw Neha, she winked at her and said i shared the location. They wanted to surprise you.

Priya was in loss of words. They both stare at eachother...............

SURPRISE.....

Priya was surprised to see Adi in her home. She cant believe that he came here. Priya's family welcomed them and ask them to join for breakfast. Priya's mom shouted at her to bring them plates.

After breakfast, her parents went to job. Adi and Udhay refreshed, Adi asked priya to show them her town. The five of them went to the town and had wonderful time. They went to a temple, Adi saw a tree full of papers and asked about that.

Priya: This is wish tree. We believe whatever we pray and write in that paper it will come true.

All five wrote their wish and tied in that tree. Later they went an agricultural land. They all sat in a spot and admire the beauty.

Neha: Kavi(priya's sister), shall we buy some snacks and water . am thirsty.

Kavi: Yes, we can.

Neha dragged udhay with them and winked at Adi. Adi signaled go and winked back.

Adi: So, Priya. Do you like my surprise visit?

Priya: I never expected you will come. It's a sweet surprise.

Adi: I saw the pictures and tempted to see your town. Moreover my mom and dad went to date for 3 days so i called Neha and planned the surprise.

Priya: Anyway am happy, we missed you.

Adi: Do you miss me?

Saying that Adi went near her his face is few inches from hers. But they were back.They all spend some more hours and went back home. Three days passed, it's time to go back. Priya and friends packed their things and said goodbye to their family.

They went to the bus terminal and the bus. Udhay and Adi in a seat, while Priya sat with Neha.

Adi: Neha, shall we switch the seats?

Neha: With pleasure.

Udhay: Neha, do you like me that much?

Neha: Shut up, i need to sit near the window.

They both teased each other while Adi sat near Priya. She was very happy and shy at the same time.

Adi: Priya, do you remember what happened on my birthday?

Priya: No, did i made any problem.

Adi: No

Priya: Then why you are asking about that often.

Adi: (smiled) You gave me something very memorable.

Priya: What i gave?

Adi: I will give that back some other day(and smiled mischievously)

They got interrupted by priya's mobile. She got a text message from Neha. It says " pretend to sleep in his shoulder ". Priya replied " shutup". But priya was thinking about that and trying to act naturally. She was nervous and does not have the guts to do so. Just then Adi rest his head in priya's shoulder. Priya was happy inside but pretend to act casual. Adi saw that in the window glass ,smiled to himself and slept.

Udhay saw them and asked Neha what's happening.

Neha: Why nothing happening?

Udhay: I never seen him acting like this with any girl.

Neha: Let them decide their fate.

Udhay : Then shall we decide our fate.

Neha: Shut up and sleep.

Priya was not sleeping for a while, She saw Adi and admired him. She touched his cheek, Suddenly Adi opened his eyes and grabbed her hand. Priya's heart is racing like it's going to explode...............

LOVE OR FRIENDSHIP

Priya was admiring his beauty while he sleep, she can't help herself. She touched his cheek, just the Adi grabbed her hand and asked her with a smile " What you are doing ".

Priya: Mmmmmm, there's something in your face. I thought to wipe that, nothing else don't mistake me. ( her voice is shaking and she is embarrassed caught like this)

Adi: (with smile) Relax, i did not mistake anything. Just asked what you are doing without sleeping.

Adi did not leave her hand which he grabbed. He made her head rest in his shoulder and he too slept by resting his head over her's. The bus reached the destination. Udhay saw how they are sleeping and showed to Neha. They both laughed and wake them up.

They took taxi and dropped the girls in front of their apartment. Then Udhay asked Adi.

Udhay: Adi, what's going on between you both?

Adi: Nothing

Udhay: Don't try to lie, i can see through your eyes. You love her right?

Adi: Am not sure, am happy whenever with her. But not sure it's love or friendship.

Udhay: Then don't break that little girl's heart. She's in love with you. Don't play with her feelings. One thing i wish to say, i have been with you for three years but never seen you like this with other girls.

Later in Adi's home, his mom came to his room,

Mom: How's your trip?

Adi: It's nice mom, i love her family especially her sister.

Mom: I like to meet that girl,invite her and for lunch tomorrow.

Adi: How i can ask her to come alone she might mistake me.

Mom: Then invite your friends too.

Adi invited Udhay, Nithi, Neha, Sindu and priya to lunch with their parents. They all went to the restaurant . Adi introduced his friends to his parents. His mom sat near priya, they both interacted casually. Adi's dad noticed her wife showing special concern to that girl and asked to Udhay what's going on between Adi and her.

Udhay explained to his dad what Adi said to him, meanwhile Sindhu never failed to notice this incidents. After having food, all others left saying goodbye to Adi and family. On the way to home,

Mom: That girl is cute, but not much beautiful.

Adi: Mom, in my eyes she is the beautiful women i met after you.

(His dad and mom saw each other with understanding what their son mean)

Dad: Adi,i heard everything from your mom and your friend. You born and brought up in foreign country, you don't know about our culture. If you like her, then be confident and propose her or be in friend zone. Don't confuse her.

Adi: I need time to decide dad. I agree she is not just a friend, she's special.

Dad: Son, it's your life. We are not forcing you but it's your final year after your graduation, you have to come back to our home from so don't regret later.

Adi was thinking about what his friend and dad said. He made a decision about his feel about her.

FRIEND-ZONE

The next academic year starts, priya was very confident and happy about Adi treated her in the past days and decided to make a move. Neha and priya was walking to the college, Adi crossed them but sindhu was behind in his bicycle. Seeing that priya was slightly upset, Neha comforted her, it's just a coincidence.

Later in the campus, Priya saw Adi with udhay in the corridor and went to say hi. Adi just said hi and went back saying he is going to class. Priya felt something is strange in his behaviour. Udhay followed Adi,

Udhay: Are you mad? Why you are showing your ignorant side to her?

Adi: I don't want to create more hope for her. I made my mind. Love is not suitable for me.

Udhay: What's wrong in love? You don't want love or priya.

Adi: Am going to be here for just few months, i don't believe in long distant relationship. I don't want to hurt her.

For few days, Adi did not talk with her in campus or text her. Priya was very upset. Neha noticed that

Neha: Why you are like this?

Priya: I cant able to accept that Adi is avoiding me, i cant able to forget him.

Neha: Are you mad? You haven't started any relationship with him, it's just a crush. Leave him and concentrate in studies. Have fun, don't waste your precious days. And don't lose your dignity and follow him around.

Priya accepted what Neha said but she cant able to forget him. One day, Priya went downstairs for taking a delivery and saw Adi talking sindhu. Priya was not confident to face him so she turned to go back but stoppedby hearing,

Sindhu: Adi, i love you

Priya turned to see Adi, he too noticed priya but turned like he haven't seen. Adi replied

Adi: Sindhu, let's talk somewhere else in private.

They both went away, priya's eyes was filled with tears and went back to her room and cried heavily by hugging Neha. Meanwhile,

Adi: Sindhu, you are my friend. I don't have any feelings towards you. Am sorry.

Sindhu: Whats wrong with me?

Adi: I didn't mean anything. I don't see you as a women. You are just my friend.

Sindhu: Is it because of Priya?

Adi: That's none of your business.

Adi went without talking further. After few days, Priya decided to be confident and trying to forget him, days went by.

After a month, Priya and neha finished their class and started to go home. Someone was waiting in the campus exit. By seeing him, Priya ran and hugged him. Meanwhile, Adi and Udhay was walking by strolling their bicycle. He saw Priya running and when he saw she hugged him, Adi dropped his cycle and stunned in the place. His heart was aching heavily............

POSSESSIVENESS

Adi saw priya hugging someone and was hurt. He can't express how he felt in words. Priya said something to Neha and she went with that guy in his bike. Adi can't able to control urge to find out who that person was. Udhay noticedthat with a smile and teased him.

Udhay: Wow, who's that guy with priya. They look good together.

Adi: That's her brother maybe, don't spread any rumour.

Udhay: I don't think so. Let's ask Neha.

Adi didn't block him because he want to know that too.

Udhay: Hey, baby.

Neha: Kill you, am not your baby.

Adi: Who is that guy? Why she went with him?

Neha can see that he is jealous and teased him.

Neha: If you are curious just ask her, Bye.

Adi's mind was filled with that thought and how close they were. He took his mobile, thought to call her but don't know what to say and left that idea. She was in his mind for the whole night.

Meanwhile, the guy priya hugged is her cousin, Shyam. They both grown up together. He is four years older than her. He was her only close friend before neha. Priya and Shyam went to a cafe nearby.

Priya: Shyam, i was surprised to see you. When you came to the city.

Shyam: I came last week, i joined in a company so you are going to see me often.

Priya: I am glad you are here.

Shyam: Ok tell me, who made my baby cry so much these days. Who is that guy?

Priya: Leave that, already am hurt. Am trying to get over that.

Shyam: How dare he reject my baby.

Priya: Tell me about you, how's aunt and uncle?

Shyam: All fine. Mom gave lot of products for you, i will bring in the weekend.

They both had lot to talk about and dropped her in home. Neha asked about him and said Adi asked about you. I saw jealousy in his face.

Priya: Don't talk about that manipulating idiot. He gave me hope and now showing his cold hearted side.

Neha: Ok, lets sleep. Goodnight.

The next day, Adi saw Priyagoing alone from her class. He went opposite to her like coincidence but she never lift her head to see knowing that it's him and crossed him.

Adi: Priya wait

Priya turned to see him.

Adi: That, are you going to faculty room.

Priya: No, to class. Already am late, bye.

Adi : Wait

Priya: What?

Adi: Yesterday Udhay said you went with someone leaving Neha behind. Any problem.

Priya: No problem. Its someone i know.

Adi: Is it your brother ?

Priya: No, my cousin. He is my one and only boyfriend( she said that word to annoy him)

Adi: Boyfriend?????????????

Priya : A friend who is a boy. Am leaving bye.

Adi was more confused by what she said. He felt she is not having feelings for him anymore and that hurts him more.

REUNITED

Udhay saw Adi was staring at priya with pained expression. He made a decision and went to see Neha after class. Priya and Neha was coming together. He said hi to both.

Udhay: Neha, i need to talk something regarding an competition( he winked at her)

Neha understood something important and said Priya to go home first.

Neha: What's the matter?

Udhay: Adi was not normal from the day, he started to avoid priya.

Neha: So what i can do, it's his loss

Udhay: Don't be mad, i know she is also not happy. I need your help. We both can make them together, am sure heis in love with her but something is bothering him.

Neha accepted to help him for the sake of priya. They planned to ask help from shyam. Neha took his number from priya mobile and called him

Neha: Am Neha, Priya's friend. We meet once.

Shyam: yes, tell me. Any problem for Priya.

Neha: Yes, as you know already about her one side love.

Shyam: Yes but it seems , he is a player.

Neha: No, he is in love with her, but something is bothering him and Priya is suffering a lot. Please i need your help.

Shyam agreed with her and they planned something. In weekend, Shyam came to see Priya to her home.

Shyam: Priya, i need to say something important

Priya: What's that

Shyam: As you know our parents planned in our childhood that we both should marry each other.

Priya: Yes but how we can marry. You are like my brother.

Shyam: Now i got a job, now my parents are rushing to make at least engagement. What i can say to them?

Priya: Say no and make some excuse till i graduate

Shyam: But priya, Why should i say no?

Priya was shocked to her what he mean.

Shyam: Take your time and tell me your answer.

Meanwhile Udhay bought Adi to Priya's home that he need to get something from Neha and heard the conversation between them.

Udhay: Adi, still you have hope. If you miss her now she will be engaged to him.

Adi realized he can't able to live without her. When Shyam came out of the home, they both face each other. Udhay breaked the silence and introduced each other.

Adi: Excuse me, can i have a word with you.

They both went to a nearby cafe,

Adi: Do you love priya?

Shyam: May i know, why i should explain this to you?

Adi: I love her

Shyam: Then whyyou are avoiding her. You know how hurt she is.

Adi: I know, am hurting myself too. I will leave to Australia in a year. If i love her i cant able to come back here , i might hurt her , I don't want to give hope to her. But i realized now, i cant able to leave her. I will find a solution

Shyam: How can i trust you? You hurted her once.

Adi: No i won't, you can trust me.

Shyam: Ok, but it's up to her. Whether to choose you or me. But keep in mind i will be watching you.

Adi smiled hearing this and they had some conversation and left. Later Priya got a call from Adi. He asked her to come to the park nearby. When she went Adi was waiting for her. They both sat in a bench .

Adi: Thanks for coming.

Priya didn't answer anythING

Adi : I know you are upset with me. I had something in my mind lately. Sorry i never talked properly with you.

Priya: You avoided me like you seen ghost.

Adi laughed hearing this

Adi: No, i have not avoided you and the ghost is not beautiful like you.

Priya: (smiled) I can't understand you. Your change of character is confusing.

Adi: Sorry, i won't repeat this again. Please forgive me. Lets be back to normal.

He extended his hand, she also accepted and both shake hands.

Adi : So, shall we go out tomorrow for a movie?

Priya: But i have planned with my roommates for movie tomorrow.

Adi: Then i will come with Udhay, Shall we.

Priya:( with smile) Deal. See you tomorrow evening.

They both went back to home. Adi called Udhay and thanked him for what he done.

MOVIE DATE

The next day, Priya and her roommates went to the theatre. Adi and Udhay was waiting for them with tickets.

Adi: Neha, you come with me. We can buy some snacks and go inside.

All others went inside to their seats,

Adi: Please help me to sit near priya

Neha: Adi, i will help you. But i have a question. Are you serious in the decision you took. You should not hurt her again.

Adi: Am serious Neha, am planning to propose her.

They bought some snacks and went inside. But unfortunately Priya sat in between sindhu and anu. Neha and Adi sat next to Anu. Movie started Neha texted priya,

Neha: Exchange seat with me, Adi want you to sit beside him

Priya sat near Adi,

Adi: Why you sat in between them, I came to watch movie only to spend time with you.

Priya: (smile) ok am sorry.

They both saw the movie,meanwhile Adi was staring at her.

Priya: Movie is running in the screen not in face.

Adi: Am not interested in movie (winked)

Priya: Then what you are interested in

Adi: Nowadays you are bold enough to talk back at me. What happened to the shy little priya ?

Priya : Thanks to someone, Shy little girl became bold.

They both laughed and never saw the movie. The movie ended,

Adi: Priya, do you have any plan.

Neha interrupted

Neha: Yes,we are going shopping

Priya: We can go out some other day. Sindhu and Anu will mistake us.

Neha: Its ok, i will manage something. You both carry on.

Udhay: Then whatabout me.

Neha: You get lost.

Udhay: No am coming with you Neha baby.

Neha: Ok, but kill you. if you call me baby again.

They all went to shopping with Udhay.

Priya: Then what's the plan?

Adi: Shall we go for a walk.

Priya agreed they both went for a walk nearby, she a fortune telling place

Priya: shall we see go to see our fortune

Adi: Do you believe these

Priya: No but it will be fun

They both went inside, a middle aged women was there. She told to take some cards from a deck. Priya took three cards,

Fortune teller: A thrilling time is in your near future. You will go on an unexpected trip far far away. The one you love is closer than you think.

Priya and Adi stare at each other when they heard the last saying. Now Adi drawn some cards,

Fortune teller: A fresh start will put you on your way. Accept something that you cannot change and you will feel better. Long life is in store for you. Stop searching forever, happiness is next to you.

Adi winked at priya, she was blushing heavily. She paid the fortune teller and went out from there. Priya was silent till the home. He noticed how she is blushing and does not said anything, walked her back to home.

SHE'S MINE

After few days, there is a exhibition in their department. Seniors and juniors splitin several groups to work. Adi picked priya in his group to spend time with her. Each group has ten members. They were busy in preparation, Adi saw a first year guy (Jai) was working with priya. She was very considerate of him as he is a junior to her. So she is helping him with care.

Adi was jealous whenever she talk with him but never said to her. He saw Jai approaching her often than others.

Neha: Jai, am your senior too. But you are showing respect only to her.

Jai: No senior, I respect everyone. But she is very kind than others.

Priya: Don't tease the kid, go and work.

They all finished their works and the exhibition is a success. Later in the evening after the exhibition everyone was cleaning the hall. Jai was with priya the whole time, he bought her water and stuff. Adi was glaring at him. Udhay came seeing the scary gaze

Udhay: Hey whom you are glaring at?

Adi: See that guy, he is always sticking around priya like glue

Udhay: He is just a kid. Don't be mean to him. She won't fall for him.

Adi gathered everyone after finishing the work.

Adi: Thank you each and everyone in my team, our exhibition is a success. I will treat you all to dinner today. Lets go.

Everyone went to a restaurant nearby, while washing hand Adi and jai was alone in the restroom.

Jai: Hi senior

Adi: Hi whats your name?

Jai: Am Jairam. First year

Adi: I saw you with priya often. Am saying for your goodness stay away from her.

Jai: Why senior? She is very kind to me. I like to be with her. She doesn't have boyfriend so i have a chance.

Saying that jai went out to sit for dinner, Adi was very angry hearing that. He returned back andsaw he was sitting next to priya. Adi sat opposite to them. He lost his appetite and glaring at them for the whole dinner.

After dinner everyone was getting ready to leave, Meanwhile Adi called Priya in a loud voice. All of his friends turned to see them

Adi: Where's your chain? Your neck looks empty

Priya: Ahhh, i forgot in room.

Adi removed his chain and he himself worn that to priya nearly hugging her, their faces were only few inches away. Priya was staring at him and cant able to hide the happiness. Her heart is going to explode.

All his friends were shocked and understood that he like her. Then all went out of the restaurant saying goodbye. Jai understood that priya is also in love with Adi so he moved on.

Neha: Ok, Udhay idiot come lets go or Adi will kick us.

Adi: (with smile) Yes, get lost both of you.

They both went off,

Priya: So, take this chain back.

Adi: No, it looks good on you than me.

Priya: No, its expensive i cant keep it.

Adi: Then return to me tomorrow, After the class. I have something to tell you.

He dropped her in home and said will meet tomorrow . Priya understood what he mean and went back with smile in her face.

BE MY LOVE...........

The next morning, Priya got a text from Adi. It says " Can you come to myhome today evening, i want to tell you something very important". Priya was excited and asked neha

Priya: Adi invited me home today.

Neha : Its great, i think he is going to propose you.

Priya: Come with me please, am nervous.

Neha agreed to go with her. After class neha dragged priya to home and gave her a makeover. They both went to his home but Adi was nowhere in sight. His mom welcomed them,

Mom: Hi dears. Priya, Adi is waiting for you in the terrace. I will accompany your friend.

Priya nervously went upstairs, Adi was waiting for her

Priya: Hi Adi

Adi: Hey, you look gorgeous.

Priya: (smiling) thank you.

Adi: Actually, i want to say you something important but before that i need to return something to you.

Priya: What you need to return?

Adi: (come closer) Do you remember i said,i will give you the answer for your question.

Adi: Yes, I like your gift a lot. Do you want to know what's that gift?

Priya: Yes, i want to know.

Without further delay, he grabbed her waist and closed the gap between them. He kissed her. At first priya was stunned but she was melted by his touch and kissed him passionately. They both pull apart,

Adi: This is the gift, you gave me.

Priya: ( blushing heavily)

Adi: Priya, i like you from the first meet.

Priya: When during the accident?

Adi: Nope, i saw you in the admission counter on your first day with your parents. You look different than other girls. The innocent look in your eyes attracted me towards you unknowingly.

Then i saw you almost daily when i cross your class. It became my habit but its just attraction. But when you helped me in the accident, the look in your eyes disturbed me. But i was happy around you. When you first kissed me,i realized its not attraction. Am in love with you.

Though i love you, am not confident enough to proceed because am going back to my country in a year. I don't know whether this will work out, i saw your family how lovable. How you can leave them for me neither i can leave mine. So i convinced myself, its better if i avoid you. But the moment i heard you are going to marry your cousin, i realized i can't live without you.

Priya, I LOVE YOU.

Priya: Adi, who are you to decide my life? You know how many crazy thing i did for you. Though i thought you are out of my league, i cant stop liking you. More than love if you see me, i will be happy for days. When you avoid me, i feel like i can die at that moment. I LOVE YOU more than anything in the world.

She hugged him and cried.

Adi: (lift her chin to face him) Why you are crying?

Priya: Its happy tears

Adi hugged her and kiss in her forehead. He said,

Be My Love Always.

-THE END-