Preetha is leaning against Karan on her back and he is holding her securely.

They are enjoying the moment looking at the lake shining under the night light,

Karan: What's with the surprises today?

Preetha: Ummm.....kuch nai.

Karan: Aise kaise? You brought me roses and a pen with us! What's up?

Preetha: I just wanna give you.

Karan: Ok why all of a sudden?

Preetha (tilting her head to look at him): Don't I have the right to surprise you?

She asks slightly annoyed while Karan senses it and kisses her hair,

Karan(soothing): Who else has that right!

Preetha grins and they get back to seeing waters.

Karan sighs happily when Preetha wiggles in his hold. He restrains her moves by holding her tightly,

Karan: Kaha?

Preetha(showing lake): Waha!

Karan: You will get cold.

Preetha: My feet won't get cold.

She stands up moving from him and gives her hand to him to get up,he gets up holding her hand and they move towards the lake.

She removes her blue mirror shrug after folding her jeans to the elbows with Karan doing the same.

Preetha: Ready?

Karan: Ever!

Smiling they both take their first step in water.The sudden coldness on their feet makes their moment more thrilling.

Preetha stomps one leg and the other and finally starts jumping with both legs having a wide smile.

She squeals splashing water in all directions when she sees Karan just standing there without doing anything.

She smirks as she slowly bends down and  strikes the water on his face. Karan then comes out of his world and is confused for a bit but when he sees her laughing he understood what happened and narrows his eyes.

Karan: Not fair Sweetheart! 

He slowly takes a step,she takes a back step,

Preetha: I didn't do anything Mr.Luthra. Ask this lake or the stars above or the trees around if you want.

Karan looks around as the trees sway,the stars shine and the water remains still,

Karan: Do you think they are your saviours?

Preetha: Haa!

Karan(crossing hands): What am I then?

Preetha: Ummm.....You are the most cruel,strict, arrogant ruler.

Karan widen his eyes at her description while she is stifling her laugh.

She knows his next move and she runs with him behind.Seconds after Karan catches her from behind lifting her from the ground and twirling her in the shallow waters.

Her shrieks and his laughs echo in the dark night.

Karan: Now say sorry.

Preetha: Nah!

Karan: Then you will be in the air.

Preetha: Ok!

Karan is surprised,

Preetha: C'mon twirl me now.

She urges while he stands still holding her in the air,

Karan: But you said sorry when your friends lifted you?

Preetha: But I won't tell you.

Karan: Why?

Preetha: Because I enjoy more being in your arms than on their shoulders.

The frown on his face gets replaced by a wide smile and he twirls her in full speed while she laughs spreading her hands.

Next 30 mins are full of splashes,shrieks and laughs when they decided to leave for dinner.They leave the place as they entered and get settled in car,,

Preetha(unbelievable): By the way how come you did my adventure? I thought you will deny.

She never thought he would be ok with her idea of climbing, jumping etc,

Karan: Why wouldn't I? It's not like we were tresspassing in others property.(she nods) And also I am used to this.

Preetha(surprised): You are used to climb walls?

Karan: No..... I meant adventures!

He clarifies while she gets excited,

Preetha: Really! What's your first adventure?

He glances at her with a smile,

Karan: Meeting you!

Preetha widen her eyes unbelievably,

Preetha: Huh?

Karan: Haa........ our first meet is like a storm to me. I somehow got an hint that my life is not gonna be the same. And.......(looking at her) I am right.

Preetha: Okkk.....

She drags when she suddenly realizes something,

Preetha: Heeey wait...... you are saying that I destroyed you?

Karan(confused): What?

Preetha: You compared me with a storm which destroys everything.

He chuckles at her understanding,

Karan: You are that kind of storm which rejuvenates everything.Which shows a new hope.Which gives a brand new wonderful meaning to life.(looking at her) You are my storm sweetheart!

Preetha sees him lovingly and gifts him with a kiss.

Having their dinner,they finally say bye to a beautiful day.

AFTER A WEEK

The Wings are discussing about the third stage,

Aadya: What does it say?

Farhan: The third stage is 'SCAR'

All see him waiting for him to continue,

Farhan: It means swimming, cycling,Aerobics and Running.

Sri: It's a test for strength. But one can't participate in all of them.

Farhan: Hmmm as there are 6 in each group 4 of them should participate in each individual activity.The group who takes least positions overall they will be eliminated.

They see each other and suddenly hoot,

Sri: Atlast our muscles have come into use.

Farhan: We can win this without Karan sir's help.

Aadya: Yes! He helped us a lot,lifted us when we are low.We need to win this and show him we are good at something.

Team: Yeah!

Sri: Ok let's decide who are gonna take part in the games.

Farhan: Right so I will go for Running,Sri will go for swimming,Geetha for aerobics and Rakesh for cycling.

They nod,

Farhan: The other two will help them.Ok?

All of them humm,

Sri: Let's get going for practice guys.

Farhan: Now the whole college will see what we are.

Giving Hi-fi to each other they disperse.

AFTER TWO DAYS

The college is ready for the third stage of Milan. Swimming pools, Cycling and running tracks,Aerobics space are all prepared and ready.

Host: Don't go by the name guys.Try not to get or give any 'Scars'. (All laugh) Now are you ready? The first one would be swimming.

The host announces the candidates from the groups who are participating in swimming. 
They need to take continuous 2 laps and the one who reaches last will be noted.

Rishi is taking part from The Claws while Sri from The Wings.

Preetha is there for encouraging Rishi as she is not participating in anything,Karan is there for his team and Aadya is there for talking with Karan if only he listens.

The host whistles and the guys start.Rishi and Sri reaches first and as soon as he steps out Preetha lauds and helps him cleaning with towel.Karan averts his eyes and goes to Sri.

Three activities are over and all the teams are determined to get through the last one.......that's Running.

The stadium is loud and full with students.Track is divided with white lines and the participants are ready in their positions.

Host: Get......Set......Go!

They have to take 3 laps on 400 mts track. Every one runs fast whereas Farhan runs in medium pace as the second lap gets over their energy drops so is their speed.

Everyone gasps when Farhan takes over everyone in the third lap increasing his speed to the max as he saved his energy resulting him crossing the final line in an unchallenging way.

The crowd burst into shouts and cheers while the wings lift Farhan.

They get calm with the announcement of the names of four groups which are passed to the fourth level.

Wings,Fighters,Claws and Challengers.

The four groups hug their team mates happily and gets dispersed after a while.

Wings are still in the ground as they have some new girl and boy fans who are in awe of their performance. Karan smiles looking at all this and when they get free he walks to them, they see him with lots of gratitude.

Karan: You made it without anyone's help.I am proud of you!

They are just two lines but give them much happiness.

Out of everyone they expected to guide them,Karan is nowhere as they are even afraid to think of his name. But he agreed and now he became the reason for their strengths .

Farhan: This win is because of you and for you Sir. Thank you!

And everyone are surprised when Karan hugs Farhan.He hugs him back,

Farhan: I heard you were the winner in Running at your time. Can I have a race with you Sir?

This surprises not only Karan but the wings too,

Farhan: Please sir! I will proudly say I won against my senior.

Karan raises his eyebrows,

Karan: But I would be sad to say my junior lost to me.

Sri whistles,

Sri: Oo! Junior is competing with Senior. Guys are you excited to see who will win?

The team whoops,

Karan: Let the race decide it.

He smiles when Karan takes off his watch,wallet,mobile putting on the table and lightly folds his sleeves.

Sri sways the flag and both of them start sprinting.

Aadya is shouting loudly for Karan and is so happy when she sees Karan's mobile ringing. Seeing her friends busy in the game,she picks up the mobile which shows,

                             
                              Sweet❤️ 

                              Calling    

Answer                                                         Reject

She frowns seeing the screen and looks up to see Karan on the other end of the ground. Gulping she touches 'Answer' and keeps the phone on her ear,

Congratulations Mr.Luthra.Aapka team tho kamal kar diya.Aise bhi kya kaha unko  Rocket ki tarah chal raha hein wo log.Hmm?

She knows whose voice is that and that makes her eyes red.

When there is no response from Karan Preetha speaks again,

Karan?

Are you there?

Hello Karan.....kuch bol kyun nai rai?

Preetha huffs while Aadya shuts off the phone unable to listen her calling him 'Karan'.

Aadya knew there's something between them and it's now confirmed listening Preetha's playful but affectionate voice and Karan's endearment for her.

Slamming the phone on the table,she glances at Karan who by now won the race and is giving tips to Farhan while she goes away with boiling anger.   

And continues in the next part.......

Running race is always electrifying.Don't know why?