Third person point of view
Their exams soon neared and they only had 2 more days left. Dev and Aravind were currently in Dev's room as they were studying hard. Aravind noticed it was already dark. He was also feeling a little hungry. " I will go back. If I have any doubt, I will call you ". He picked up his things and got up.
" How about you just stay here for today ? " Dev asked and Aravind shook his head firmly. " No. Way ". Dev chuckled. Aravind left the house and went to his. He had dinner with his family and went to study again. He was busy watching a video of a topic when he heard his phone ring and it was a video call from Dev.
He connected the earphones to his phone before answering. He wouldn't have done so previously but now he didn't dare. He couldn't guess what would come out of Dev's mouth anymore. " What happened ? " He asked seeing Dev who was sitting in his desk chair. " I miss you ". Aravind felt the warmth of the tone travel from the ears and all through his body.
He was stunned for a second and didn't know what to say. " Why this sudden confession ? " He asked looking completely flustered. " It is what it is ". Dev said with a shrug like the words that came out of his mouth previously were something simple. Aravind was once again at a loss for words. " What do you want me to do ? "
" Let's stay on the call for a few minutes. You can study and I will also do my own thing ". Aravind nodded. " Fine ". He put his phone on the side and decided to study from the book. And so they just stayed like that till Dev noticed Aravind yawning. " Go to sleep. You can study the remaining tomorrow ". Aravind rubbed his eyes and looked at the phone looking sleepy.
He nodded slowly. " Good night ". Dev said. Aravind gave a lazy smile. " Good night ". He hung up. Dev groaned in frustration. " Why is he so cute ? " He complained and looked at the book. He wanted to study a little more before sleeping. But Aravind left things where they were and directly went to bed.
The next day they met again and Dev helped Aravind with a topic he didn't understand. And Aravind studied once again till dinner time. He picked up his things and stood up ready to leave. He turned to Dev to wave him bye, but Dev stood up and hugged him tightly. Aravind only stood there awkwardly not knowing what to do.
Dev let go of him in a few seconds. " I won't call you or bother you today. Don't stay up too late ". Aravind nodded. " You too ". Dev smiled and nodded. Aravind left the house and went to his own. He had dinner and went to his room. He sat down at the desk to study but he couldn't concentrate.
He remembered Dev's expression when he told him not to work too hard. The kind of gentleness would definitely not be considered just brotherly love or friendship. He might not have dated but he was not dumb. Aravind swung in the chair from side to side. Besides the fact that Dev was teasing him a lot, he also showed a lot of care.
Aravind also realized that there were a few things which Dev was already doing for him for a while now. And now he was just trying harder to win Aravind over. Aravind couldn't help but let his heart sway. He heaved a dramatic sigh. He shook his head and started studying seriously. There will be another time for him to actually worry and think about all those things.
And as their exams begun, the two of them didn't spend as much time together as they studied at their own homes. After the exams were done all of them were able to smile happily and the frowns on their faces finally vanished. " What will you guys do ? " Arjun asked. " Go home, eat well and catch up on some sleep ". Sushanth answered.
The others laughed and couldn't agree more. " Let's go ". They bid byes and left in their own ways. Aravind and Dev also drove back home. Dev took the helmet from Aravind. " Eat well and sleep for a while ". Dev said and Aravind nodded. He smiled and walked away. He didn't know why but he was only half happy.
He half expected Dev to ask him to spend time with him or say he missed him again as they didn't spend a lot of time together. He rang the bell and his mother opened the door. He smiled and walked in. " How did the exam go ? " She asked and Aravind shrugged. " Fine I guess ". She shook her head with a smile.
" Go wash your hands and legs ". Aravind went to his room. He changed out of the clothes too along with doing what his mother asked. He walked to the table and the both of them had lunch together. Aravind went to his room after cleaning up. He didn't sleep right away as he just had lunch. He picked up his phone and looked through twitter.
Their gang posted about how they are finally done with the exams. He smiled and scrolled for a while. He put his phone aside and decided to sleep. He tossed around for a while but couldn't sleep. He was feeling a little restless. He picked up his phone and texted Dev.
Aravind : Scoundrel.
Dev, who was cursed at so out of the blue just stared at it now knowing what happened.
Dev : ?
Aravind just sent it impulsively but now he didn't know what to tell him. His heart was too itchy alright ! With he himself realizing fully, some things have already shifted the direction. He only knew the source of his irritation is Dev and so his fury was shown to him. Aravind wanted to just complain like a kid. But he held back and took a deep breath.
Aravind : Nothing. I will sleep now.
Dev decided to not think too much for his own mental health.
Dev : Alright. Sleep well.
Aravind put his phone away and this time when he tried, he successfully fell asleep.
-MG