“What is he up to?” she wondered, her curiosity prickling like a gentle buzz in her chest. She bit her lip and tried to focus on the notes in front of her, but her pen wavered as she caught him scribbling something quickly in his notebook, then erasing it almost immediately.

During math class, he leaned slightly toward her, whispering hints of solutions. “Try solving it like this,” he murmured, his voice low but warm. She glanced up at him, startled by the closeness, and noticed his subtle grin. Each small gesture — the brush of his arm, the tilt of his head — carried an intimacy that made her heart flutter uncontrollably.

Recess came like a relief. They walked through the hallways together, exchanging quiet jokes. Yet, even in these playful moments, she couldn’t shake the feeling that Hiten was hiding something. His phone buzzed constantly, and he sneaked glances toward the street outside. The mysterious aura around him drew her in, making her chest tighten with curiosity.

Finally, Hiten approached her with a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Hey, want to help me with a little errand after school?” he asked casually.

Aarya tilted her head. “An errand? For… what?”

Hiten’s smile remained unreadable. “Just… something I need your opinion on. You’ll see.”

Her curiosity spiked. She nodded, trying to act casual, though her mind was already racing with possibilities.

As the bell rang to signal the end of the day, Hiten lingered beside her, holding a small, inconspicuous box in his pocket. “Ready?” he asked, his tone light but a little tense.

Aarya caught herself smiling, unaware of what awaited her. “I guess so,” she replied softly, glancing up at him.

And as they walked side by side, the city buzzing around them, the chapter closed with a quiet suspense: What could he be hiding? Why did he want her opinion?

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