Ek phase aaya jahan dono busy the.
Calls short.
Messages functional.
Ek Sunday Anaya ne casually kaha —
"Hum roommates jaise feel ho rahe hain."
Aarav defensive nahi hua.
"Shayad hum effort autopilot pe daal diye."
Us din unhone ek small reset kiya.
Phones side pe.
Long walk.
Random questions.
"Tumhe mujhse ab bhi kya pasand hai?"
Aarav ne poocha.
Anaya hansi —
"Tumhara calm. Jab main overthink karti hoon."
Aarav ne jawab diya —
"Tumhara courage. Jab main doubt karta hoon."
Connection wapas loud nahi hua.
Stable ho gaya.