It was a rainy afternoon, and the college campus was quieter than usual. Arjun and Ananya were walking together under a small umbrella. The sound of raindrops falling around them made the moment feel magical.
"Arjun… can I ask you something?" Ananya said softly, looking at him.
"Of course," Arjun replied.
Ananya took a deep breath. "Do you… like me? I mean, more than a friend?"
Arjun felt his heart race. He had been thinking about this for weeks but never found the courage to say it out loud.
"Yes, Ananya… I really like you," he confessed, his voice shaking a little.
Ananya's eyes sparkled. "I like you too, Arjun. I've been wanting to tell you for a long time."
For a few moments, they just smiled at each other, standing close under the umbrella. The rain was pouring, but they didn't care. The world seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them.
From that day, their bond grew stronger. They started spending more time together, sharing laughs, secrets, and dreams. But little did they know, college life still had surprises and challenges waiting for them.