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Roohi's POV

By the time we hit high school, my one-sided love for Vihan had fully blossomed into a dramatic saga worthy of a prime-time soap opera. I could no longer ignore it. It wasn’t just about his small, protective gestures anymore—it was everything about him. The problem was, I was the only one who seemed to know about it.

By then, Vihan had perfected his playboy persona.

He flirted with everyone—except me.

I watched as he charmed his way through our school, leaving a trail of swooning girls in his wake. I hated how easy it was for him, how effortlessly he was drawing attention wherever he went. Girls adored him, teachers praised him, and even the boys in our batch couldn’t help but admire and envy him at the same time. But through all the attention, all the adoration, he remained oblivious to the one person who cared for him the most.

But high school wasn’t all laughter and stolen moments. There were times when my heart felt like it was being shattered into pieces, each one sharper than the last. Like the New Year’s Eve party when I’d dressed up in a shimmery blue dress, straightened my hair to perfection, and even applied eyeliner for the first time. I stepped out, hoping—just once—that he might see me differently. People noticed. Gauravi told me I looked stunning, and even Mihir, who rarely commented on such things, gave me an approving nod, which, coming from Mihir was like getting a standing ovation.

But Vihan? He barely glanced at me before asking if I’d seen his phone.

What the hell!! To hell with your phone!! He could have said something nice...

Maybe I was expecting more... I should not have.

The final blow came later that night, I had excused myself from the party, needing a moment of quiet to collect my thoughts, only to stumble upon the very sight that haunted my worst fears.

The laughter of the crowd faded into the background as I stood frozen, my heart splintering with each second.

Vihan and Kavya stood on the balcony, illuminated by the soft glow of the moonlight. She was leaning against the railing, her laugh light and musical, and he stood close... closer than he ever stood with me. My pulse quickened as I watched him tuck a loose strand of her hair behind her ear, his fingers lingering for just a moment too long.

I knew I should have walked away. I knew I should have turned and pretended I hadn’t seen anything, but my feet were rooted to the ground. Then, he leaned in. The way he kissed her was devastatingly gentle, his lips brushing against hers with a tenderness I had only ever dreamed of. The stars above seemed to shine brighter, mocking me with their perfect backdrop for the perfect couple.

Something shattered inside me. It wasn’t just my heart—it was my faith, my hope, the dream I had held onto for so long. I backed away, the muffled sound of my footsteps drowned out by the echoes of their laughter.

I didn’t remember walking back to the party or even the washroom, but suddenly, I was there, standing there leaning against the wall, staring at the floor as tears blurred my vision. A knock on the door startled me. I wiped my tears immediately; I didn't want anyone to know that I had been crying.

“Roohi?” Gauravi stepped in, her smile faltering as she saw my expression.  “Hey, where have you been? Are you all right?" She asked me, wrapping an arm around my shoulder.

" Yes, I was sweating so I came to wash my face," I replied.

" You know what Vihan did...”

I stayed silent, my throat too tight to speak. But she didn’t stop there, she continued, trying to lighten the mood, “he kissed her under the stars. That’s like, straight out of a romance novel. Too bad he kissed Kavya; she has so much attitude already, and it will increase as Vihan kisses her.”

Her words hit like a dagger. My lips curled into a weak smile as I forced out a hollow laugh. “Yeah. Lucky her.” Gauravi didn’t notice the tremor in my voice or the way my fingers clenched my dress.

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