Aditya decided it was time to express his feelings to meera. After a particularly productive study session, he walked her to the bus stop. Gathering his courage, he said, "meera, I need to tell you something."

Meera looked at him curiously. "What is it, Aditya?"

"I like you, meera. More than just a friend. I've liked you for a while now," Aditya confessed, his heart pounding in his chest.

Meera was taken aback. She had grown fond of Aditya, but she was unsure if she felt the same way. "Aditya, I... I don't know what to say. You've become a very important part of my life, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for a relationship."

Aditya nodded, trying to hide his disappointment. "I understand, Meera. Take your time. I'll wait for you."

Meera smiled gratefully. "Thank you, Aditya. You're a great friend."

Over the next few weeks, meera found herself increasingly thinking about Aditya. She missed his presence when he wasn't around and felt a strange emptiness in his absence. One evening, as they walked through the campus gardens, Aditya playfully took her hand. The warmth of his touch sent shivers down her spine, awakening feelings she hadn't realized she had.

Later that night, as she lay in bed, Meera couldn't stop thinking about Aditya's touch and his words. She realized she needed to confront her feelings head-on, no matter how scary it was.

But things weren't always smooth between them. One day, Aditya noticed meera talking animatedly with Sameer, a classmate who often sought her help with studies. A pang of jealousy hit him, surprising him with its intensity. He tried to brush it off, but when meera mentioned Sameer's name during their study session, Aditya couldn't hide his irritation.

"What's up with you today?" Meera asked, noticing his mood.

"Nothing," Aditya muttered, avoiding her gaze.

Meera frowned. "Are you jealous?"

Aditya's eyes met hers, and he sighed. "Maybe I am. I can't help it."

Meera's expression softened. "There's no need to be. Sameer is just a friend."

Aditya relaxed a little, but the jealousy still simmered beneath the surface. The next day, when he saw Sameer waiting for Meera outside the library, he couldn't hold back his feelings.

"Hey, Sameer," Meera said, trying to keep his tone light. "What are you doing here?"

Sameer smiled. "Just waiting for meera. We have a project to work on."

Aditya clenched his fists, struggling to keep his voice steady. "Make sure you don't keep her too long. We have plans."

Sameer raised an eyebrow, sensing the tension. "Sure, Aditya. I'll keep that in mind."

When meera joined them, she sensed the discomfort between the two. "Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, everything's fine," Aditya said, forcing a smile. "Just remember our plans, okay?"

Meera nodded, feeling a bit uneasy. "Of course. I won't be long."

That evening, Aditya and meera went for a walk, but the tension from earlier still lingered.

"Aditya, what was that all about?" Meera asked, stopping to face him.

"I just don't like the way Sameer looks at you," Aditya admitted, his frustration evident.

Meera sighed. "Aditya, you need to trust me. Sameer is just a friend."

"I do trust you, meera. It's him I don't trust," Aditya said, his voice softening.

Meera took his hand, looking into his eyes. "Please don't let this come between us. I care about you, Aditya. A lot."

Aditya's anger melted away, replaced by relief and happiness. "I care about you too, Meera. I'm sorry for overreacting."

Meera smiled, squeezing his hand. "Let's not let jealousy ruin what we have."

A few days later, Meera decided it was time to express her feelings to Aditya. After their class, she asked him to meet her at their favorite spot on campus a quiet bench under a large banyan tree.

"Aditya, I've been thinking a lot about what you said. I realized that I do have feelings for you. I just needed some time to understand them," Meera confessed, her heart racing.

Aditya's face lit up with hope. "Really, meera?"

She nodded, smiling. "Yes, really. I want to give us a chance."

With their feelings now out in the open, Aditya and meera's relationship blossomed. They spent more time together, not just studying but also enjoying each other's company in different ways. They went on long walks, explored the city, and shared their dreams for the future.

One evening, while watching a movie at Aditya's place, he leaned in closer, his breath warm against her neck. Meera's heart raced as he gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. The electricity between them was palpable. When their lips finally met, it was soft and tentative at first, but quickly deepened, leaving them both breathless.

To be continue....... 💗