He took out the chit and showed them the chit

Everyone looks at the chit and BOOM...

"Couple dance," Ravya and Deepika shouted, breaking Subhash and Nikhila trance

"What the hell, guys?" Nikhila asks them

"Language," Subhash says sternly

"English" Nikhila retorts back, making everyone laugh, and Subhash rolled his eyes. "And can't you talk slowly?" Nikhila asks Deepika and Ravya

"They got couple dance," Deepika says excitedly

"Who got it?" Nikhila asks in confusion

"Shashank and Anitha," Ravya says softly

"I'll shoot the dance performance." Nikhila rushes back to the kitchen, keeps the empty plate in the sink, and comes back to the living room. She opened the camera and looked at Shashank, Anitha

"Are you both ready?" Nikhila asks, making both of them nod

"Btw what song you're choosing," Deepika asks them curiously

"Humsafar from Saiyaara," Anitha and Shashank say at a time

"What a coordination, guys," Vaishnav says, and Deepika winks at them

"I'll turn on the song," Nivank says, turning on Humsafar song

Nikhila starts shooting the video.

Anitha looked at him in the eye nervously. "Relax," Shashank whispers softly, making her feel at ease

"Is it fine if I touch your waist?" He asks softly while his hands are just above her waist

"Yes," She whispers

He held her waist lightly, not wanting to make her uncomfortable and resumes dancing

She looks at him into his deep black eyes and lost in his eyes and performance

He twirls her as the song goes on and lifts her before twirling her for one last time as the song ends

Both stopped dancing once the song ended

(Watch the reel on Instagram. I can't share it here)

"Whoa whoa whoa. That's so hawt," Nikhila stops the video button

"Woww Ani, when did you learn to dance?" Deepika asks

"What do you mean by learn dance?" Shashank asks confusingly

"She means Ani is good in singing but not in dancing," Nikhila says

"She really nailed it," Vaishnav says

"I just went with the flow," Anitha says, shrugging nonchalantly

"But the performance is so cute and lovely," Ravya says

"Won't you guys have lunch?" Subhash asks

"Yeah, I'm hungry." Vaishnav stands up and goes to the dining area where everyone follows him

"You're always hungry," Subhash and Deepika mutter under their breaths

"I heard that," Vaishnav retorts back

"As if we care," Deepika sits on her chair

Everyone eats except Subhash and Nikhila as they have already finished eating

"Tomorrow is Rakshabandhan, right? So, any plans," Nivank asks

"Ashu and Darshu are coming," Deepika says while eating

"What about Nikunj, Nikku?" Nivank asks her

"He said he has a test and couldn't come tomorrow," Nikhila says while looking down

Vaishnav pulls Nikhila into a brotherly hug, knowing her inner turmoil. She told him how she shared a close bond with her younger brother, Nikunj. How she never missed tying Rakhi on every Rakshabandhan despite Nikunj staying in the hostel and how he used to defend her in front of her parents

"Tell me what you want as a gift," Vaishnav asks, trying to cheer her mood

"I don't want anything," Nikhila whispers softly

"But you know I like to give gifts," Vaishnav says, making her chuckle

"If you really want to give a gift, then give me your blessings. Even your blessings are my biggest gift," Nikhila says softly

"You never ask for gifts, right?" Vaishnav says, ruffling her hair

"You know right," Nikhila says softly, making him chuckle

Everyone looks at them while Nivank blinks back at his tears, remembering his siblings. Divank and Shreya always used to be with their father, which caused a rift between the siblings as Nivank knows his father's ways aren't so good. Ravya squeezes his hand under table

"Why are you squeezing my hand?" Nivank whispers in a low voice so that only Ravya can hear

"Because I know what you're thinking," Ravya whispers back softly

"Don't worry, I'll be fine," Nivank whispers back

Ravya removes her hand and resumes her eating

"So all emotional talks are done," Deepika chimes in

"Why do you want to play another game?" Subhash asks sarcastically

"No, I want my beauty sleep, that's why," Deepika retorts back sarcastically

"I've to talk to you guys," Nivank says

"What do you want to talk about, bhai?" Nikhila asks him, confused

"Not with you, Nikku. I've to talk with Subhash and Vaishnav," Nivank says softly

"You can go inside and talk then," Nikhila says, showing the guest room to them

Subhash, Nivank, and Vaishnav went inside the room and locked it from inside

While Deepika is playing with Cherry, Anitha and Ravya are cleaning the kitchen, whereas Nikhila is doing dishes

"Do you want any help, girls?" Shashank asks in a deep voice, making Anitha breathe hitch

"N -" Anitha was about to decline when Ravya spoke up "Actually my legs are hurting. Will you help her with cleaning?"

"Of course," Shashank says and starts cleaning along with Anitha

Anitha works silently and carefully, not wanting to be clumsy around Shashank

"I'm done. You both finish the work and come soon," Nikhila says, washing her hands in the sink after washing the dishes

Nikhila joined Ravya in the living room and clicked their pictures silently without their notice

Anitha quickly cleaned up everything with Shashank's help

She quickly joined other girls in the living room while Shashank took Cherry from Deepika and left to the balcony adjacent to the living room

"Bhabhi, look, he's so handsome," Nikhila says, showing a picture to Ravya

Ravya sees the picture and also sees that the men have ended the conversation entering the living room. She thought to make Nivank jealous and replies Nikhila "Yeah, Nikku, he's so handsome."

"But Namik Paul looks good," Anitha defends

Shashank narrows his eyes hearing Anitha's statement

"But Ahaan Panday looks more great." Deepika points at Ahaan Panday's picture in her mobile

"Who the hell is this Ahaan Panday now?" Vaishnav mutters under his breath

"And what did Nikku show to Avi?" Nivank says

"But no one can beat Michele Morrone though," Ravya says, making Nikhila nod

"Who the hell is Michele Morrone now?" Subhash mutters under his breath angrily, seeing Nikhila nod at Ravya's statement

"You had a point, tho," Anitha and Deepika say back

"But that doesn't mean you've to forget Indian men too," Anitha says

"What do they mean by Indian is he not from India?" Shashank whispers at the men

"He's Italian actor and singer, bruh," Nivank says while face palming

"Indian, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Phillipines all finished now they went to Italy seriously guys," Vaishnav says, making the men roll their eyes

"I just wish I could meet him at least once," Nikhila says dreamily

"What the -" Subhash says loudly, making the girls turn to them

Ravya bursts out laughing, knowing that they heard the whole conversation. Nikhila, Anitha, and Deepika stare at the men in shock

"I'm going to sleep bye," Nikhila and Anitha say, running away from them to Anitha's room

Subhash and Shashank stare at the disappearing figures

Deepika shrugs her shoulders nonchalantly while Ravya scrolls her mobile lazily

Nivank stares at Ravya as if some witch has possessed her. He knows that she did that deliberately to make him jealous, but along with him, others also got slightly jealous, especially Shashank

While in Anitha's room

Nikhila and Anitha looked at each other and buried their faces in the pillows, feeling too embarrassed to talk

With that, they slept like there's no tomorrow

While the men went back to their apartments

Nivank and Ravya left saying that they'll come tomorrow

The rest of the day passed like a flying rocket

The next day,

The Rakshabandhan arrives

Darshana and Ashitha have arrived at the girls' flat

"Deep/Ani," Darshana and Ashitha screamed loud, making the girls jump

"Idiots, is this how you greet your sisters?" Deepika smacks their foreheads playfully

"Deepika, leave them," Nikhila says softly

"See how good Nikku di is," Darshana says

"Exactly, she never scolds anyone," Ashitha says

"Wait, what do you mean by that?"

"You both are telling like we're some typical elder sisters," Anitha and Deepika say in a defensive tone

"We never said that," Ashitha retorts back

"All drama done," Nikhila asks by keeping her hands on her hips

"No, it's never-ending," all the girls shouted, making Nikhila close her ears

"You guys will never change," Nikhila mutters softly

"And you love us for that," the girls said and dragged her in a group hug

"Let's have breakfast I've to go out," Deepika says, making everyone suspicious

"Where are you going, Akka?" Ashitha asks curiously

"To bring gifts, Ashu," Deepika says nonchalantly

The rest of the breakfast filled with banters and silly sibling arguments

"I'm going take care bye," Deepika says, going out

"She won't change," Nikhila and Anitha mutter while clearing the table

"Let's go," Deepika says to Vaishnav after getting into the car

"Yeah." Vaishnav starts driving the car

After three hours, both reached Elite boarding school and looked at Naman standing at the entrance of the school

"Naman uncle all ready," Deepika asks him

"Once Nikunj test finishes, you can take him with you," Naman says. "Who's he?" He asks, seeing Vaishnav

"He's my sports professor, Vaishnav Raichand, and my neighbor too," Deepika says

Naman looks at Vaishnav and asks, "I've to talk to you."

"Yeah, sure," Vaishnav says politely, letting Naman lead the way

Both men went to a corner, and Naman asked him directly, "Are you the son of Abhinav Raichand and Vaishali Raichand?"

Vaishnav nods, tears brimming in his eyes. Naman hugs him

"Don't worry, Vaishnav. I'm sure you'll avenge your parents' death and make sure they'll pay for their sins," Naman says, patting his back softly and adding,"Nikku talks about you. She told me how good you are," Naman says, making him smile

"She thinks everyone is good," Vaishnav says, blinking back his tears

"No, she doesn't," Naman says, making Vaishnav confused

"Will talk about that later. Let's go back. Nikunj might have finished his test," Naman says, making Vaishnav nod

Both went back to the school and entered the principal cabin while Vaishnav and Deepika stayed back. "Good morning, Ms. Pandiyan" Naman greets the principal who's in her early fifties

"Good morning, Mr. Chaturvedi. How can I help you?" The principal asks them politely

"I'm here to take Nikunj with me this weekend," Naman states, his tone polite yet firm

"Of course you can," Ms. Pandiyan states back and calls someone, "Tell Nikunj to come to my cabin."

"He'll be here soon," Ms. Pandiyan says

After five minutes, Nikunj comes holding a bag

"Papa, what are you doing here?" Nikunj asks Naman confusingly

"I'm taking you home," Naman says

Nikunj nods, and Naman nods at the principal

"Take care, Nikunj," Ms. Pandiyan says

"Yes ma'am," Nikunj says and follows Naman out of the school

"Papa, you said you won't come anytime soon, then why did you come all of a sudden?" Nikunj asks Naman

"Did something happen to Nikku? Did that woman again say something to Nikku?" Nikunj asks softly, feeling scared that something has happened to his elder sister

"What's today, Nikunj?" Naman asks Nikunj sternly

Nikunj falls back silent and thinks what his father asked for, "R- Rakshabandhan Papa." Nikunj whispers in low voice

"What's that bag?" Naman asks him

"Guitar," Nikunj says, making Naman eyes raise up in surprise

"Good go with Deepika and Vaishnav," Naman says, pointing at Deepika and Vaishnav

"Okay," Nikunj says and joins Vaishnav, Deepika

"Di, how are you, and you might be Vaishnav, right?" Nikunj asks them

"Yeah, I'm Vaishnav," He  says, opening the door for both of them

"Can I call you bhai then just like Nikku calls you?" Nikunj asks him hopefully

"Of course." Vaishnav says and starts driving back

Am I exaggerating? Maybe yes, but imagine talking about other men in front of our crushes. How does it feel. So I think I'm not exaggerating. I don't care what you all think, too

Naman knows how Vaishnav's parents were dead so that's why he said that to him

About crushes it's just a common topic whenever girls gather together gossips are must you know they talk about relationships, makeup, jewellery etc... Everyone do that why not to about there celebrity crushes

So yeah, finally done with Chapter 10

I know this is a short chapter but try to understand me I'm not getting time to write anything properly

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