Adya pov

Oh no, what am I supposed to do now.

Karthik was slowly approaching towards the door and simultaneously my heart beat rouse. I am sure he will be furious seeing me here and will definitely kick me out.

I tried arranging all the bags properly and tried to cover myself as much as possible. I just hope he doesn't find. I was almost lying and all the bags upon me and beside me. Thanks to Diti and Keerthi for getting so much luggage.

And 'Clank', the door opened. Karthik just pushed the bags and felt suffocated.

'just control Adya, till Karthik leaves' I thought to my self. He was pushing too harshly, can't he be a little soft. Suddenly he touched his hand touched my elbow and I started perspiring. What if he finds out?

But he didn't. I should be thankful that he was careless. I relaxed as he slammed the door. That was too loud. My ears hurt.

He started moving towards his seat, but stopped suddenly. Did he realise that I was there.

No  no...please no.

He turned back stared at the door for few seconds, he didn't come back. He just went and took the passengers seat.

What was that for?

Anyways the car started moving and all of them dozed off as all were up early today and the same went on with me. Of course Sid was awake, if would sleep we would never reach Goa.

I dozed off.

Karthik pov

I don't understand why these girls want to get so much of luggage. Just look at the door, it was so hard to close. I just pushed everything recklessly. Its just luggage after-all.

But I don't know why, my heart started beating really fast when I was doing that. I just neglected it, slammed the door and turned around to move. My heart beat rouse rapidly and I stopped. I felt an urge to turn back and look and I did that.

What is wrong with me? I just shrugged and moved from there.

I sat. I was too tired with all that packing and preparing for the trip. All the burden was on me and Sid. Look at us we are so responsible and these girls they know to use us so well. I couldn't help thinking about what happened few minutes ago. Why were my reactions so weird? I slept thinking about it.

Ditiya pov

I slept for some time but woke due to a sudden break. It took some time for me to adjust to the brightness. I looked around.

Sid's concentration was completely on driving. Karthik was snoring, too loudly. Avi was sleeping with his mouth open. I think he slept after his long fight with Anu for the window seat. I don't remember exactly what happened. It's just that my subconscious  mind heard it. Keerthi and Mukti were in deep sleep.

Suddenly my stomach started grumbling. I am too hungry. The last I had was snacks yesterday evening. I am regretting skipping my dinner yesterday night. Karthik and Keerthi were sleeping. The only option left is Sidharth.

I always felt connected with him but I am always hesitant to speak to him. It's kind of awkward between us always. Now how should I ask him.

"Sidharth" I called in a low tone.

He didn't respond. I called again, but no response.

I stretched my hand so that I can tap him by his shoulder and call him. I was about to, but I stopped half way.

Can I do that? What will he think? Is it okay? Why should I be so poor when it comes to boys....I hate myself for this.

My fingers were kind of shivering. He is my friend only right, I guess I can do it. I placed my hand on his shoulder. When that happened I felt the world around me stopped. I felt a spark. I felt a tingling sensation in my stomach. Is it what they call butterflies in your stomach?

What is this feeling? Why am I feeling this for Sid?

"Hey Diti, are you fine?" His words brought me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah...?" I said confused.

"You called me but suddenly zoned out. You are fine right?" He asked. He tried to be normal but I have a feeling that he felt the same as me. I could read it through his eyes, but why?

"No no, I..I am fine. I a..am just too fam..famished. Can you ha..halt by some restaurant or Dhaba" I asked. Ugh...why did I stammer. This is so embarrassing.

Sidharth pov

I was driving as thinking about all the recent developments. This semester was really eventful. Suddenly I noticed a small puppy in between the road and applied the break. That was harsh and the white fluffy puppy ran away.

I noticed that Diti was awake, maybe due the sudden brake. I was seeing her but acted as if my concentration was on the road. I always cant help admiring her. Although I act as if I don't care, I always felt a sort of heart to heart connection with her. But I can't help the awkwardness between us.

While I was thinking about this I noticed that she raised her hand may be to call me?

She suddenly stopped. Why? Was she scared to call me? Am I that scary? No, if I was so scary I don't think the other girls of my college would drool at me.

And then her hand came into contact with my shoulder and I felt a thousand volts of current flow through me. My hear started beating as fast the speed of a bullet train. This feeling was new to me. But what is it? I pushed away all my thoughts and said..

"What is it Diti?" but no reply.

"Diti?" I called her name. Still no response. She was lost somewhere. Is she alright?

"Hey Diti, are you fine" I asked this time a little loudly. Trying to be normal. I didn't want her to know that she effects me, but I have feeling that these feelings are mutual.

"Yeah...?" She said not sure.

"You called me but suddenly zoned out. You are fine right?" I asked her.

"No no, I..I am fine. I a..am just too fam..famished. Can you ha..halt by some restaurant or Dhaba"  Why is she stammering, but everything she does always attracts me.

"Sure. Even I am hungry. I think even the others will realise once they get up from their never ending sleep" I said and she smiled. That smile was breathtaking.

"Um..and I think you can be free with me. We are friends right?" or maybe more than that. What we are we Diti? I felt liking asking her but I kept it for myself.

"Yeah" She said with a flushed face.

I found a small restaurant on the roadside and stopped.

Adya pov

I was disturbed when I heard someone speaking. I tried to move but I couldn't , that's when I realised I was in the car covered with luggage.

Ouch...my back hurts. This position really sucks. I guess I have to tolerate for some more time. The car stopped. What is it now?

I tried to peep out, but I couldn't see.

"Avi and Karthik get up, don't you guys want to have something?" I heard Sidharth. The talk about food made my stomach grumble.

"I wanna sleep, get lost" Karthik said in his sleepy tone. He can never sacrifice his sleep for anything.

"Shut up and get up guys" Sidharth said a bit loudly.

"Keerthi, Mukti di wake up, lets have something" Diti said softly. They are not the ones who get up so easily.

Suddenly I heard water splash. I think Sid has used our old trick. The best way to release anyone from sleep. Splashing a good amount of clod water.

I heard few irritating groans for the next few seconds. I so badly want to see their priceless faces right now.

I was really too hungry. I couldn't think of anything else but food right now.

When I was sure that all of them left, I explored few bags expecting to find something to eat. At last I found chocolate and oatmeal cookies in a bag and that brought back hope in me. I grabbed them and emptied the whole box.

 I just put back the box as it is was and closed the bag. Your crimes should always perfect.

All of them came back and our journey continued.

Half of the journey was filled with tom and jerry fight of Avi and Anu. They surely are a entertaining pair. Sometime it was only gossips and silence. I wish I was amidst them. It would be such fun.

After a long journey we reached Goa around 4 pm.

'Get yourself prepared Adya for the out burst' I thought for myself.

All of them got down and in no time the door of the boot opened, and to my bad luck it was Karthik who was unloading the luggage. This is really going to be hard.

Slowly all the bags got down and I popped my head up.

"Adyaaaa " Karthik screamed loudly with shock clear on his face. All of them turned towards me.

"Hi...." I said giving a nervous  smile.

Sid, Avi and Mukti were staring me with their eyes and mouth wide opened. They are beyond shocked.

Keerthi and Diti were giggling and grinned seeing me.

I turned towards Karthik. He was fuming with anger, but he looks so handsome when he is angry.

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