After the group movie night, Dhruv and I began to develop a friendship. We started talking more often, exchanging messages and occasionally meeting up with friends. Our conversations flowed easily, and I enjoyed getting to know him better. But as weeks passed, our chats became less frequent. I figured he was busy or maybe just wanted to keep things as friends. I was okay with that, or at least I convinced myself I was.
One sunny afternoon, I was talking with my neighbor, Akshita, when she suddenly mentioned, "Hey, do you know Dhruv messaged me?"
My heart skipped a beat. "Really? What did he say?"
She smiled, seeing my interest. "He said he was deactivating his Snapchat and creating an Instagram account. He wanted your ID."
I was taken aback. "What? Why?"
"I don't know," she shrugged. "He just asked if I could give him your ID. Should I give it to him?"
I hesitated but then said, "Of course. And give me his too."
A few days later, I went to Rohtak to visit my maternal grandma. The break was refreshing, but Dhruv was often on my mind. One evening, after returning from a walk, I checked my phone for messages. To my surprise, there was a message from Dhruv.
"Hi," it read.
My heart raced as I replied, "Hi! How are you?"
"I'm good. Just wanted to say hey and see how you're doing."
We chatted back and forth, catching up on life. As the days passed, our conversations grew more personal and heartfelt. One night, as I was lying in bed, my phone buzzed with a new message from him.
"Can I tell you something?" he asked.
"Of course," I replied, curious.
"I've been thinking about you a lot," he began. "I don't know how to say this, but... I think I have feelings for you."
My breath caught in my throat. I read the message over and over, making sure I wasn't dreaming. Finally, I replied, "Really? I've had a crush on you for a while."
"I wanted to tell you earlier, but I was nervous," he admitted.
"Me too," I confessed. "But I'm glad you did."
Dhruv's messages came faster now. "I really like you. Would you consider being more than friends?"
I felt a rush of emotions. "Yes, I would love that."
"Are you sure?" he asked. "I want this to be real."
"I'm sure, Dhruv," I replied. "I've been waiting for this."
He sent a heart emoji, and I could almost feel his relief and happiness through the screen. "This is the best day ever."
We continued talking late into the night, sharing our hopes and dreams. Dhruv was everything I had imagined and more. His confession was the turning point in our relationship, and it felt like a dream come true.
The next few days were a whirlwind of emotions. We texted constantly, sharing everything from mundane details to deep secrets. Our bond grew stronger with each passing day, and I felt happier than I had in a long time.
One evening, Dhruv suggested we meet up. "I want to see you in person," he said.
"I'd love that," I replied, my heart fluttering with excitement.
We planned to meet at a small café near our neighborhood. I spent hours getting ready, wanting everything to be perfect. When I arrived, Dhruv was already there, waiting with a smile that made my heart skip a beat.
"Hi," he said softly, as I sat down.
"Hi," I replied, unable to stop smiling.
We talked and laughed, feeling the connection between us grow stronger. It was as if we had known each other forever. Dhruv reached across the table and took my hand. "I'm so glad we met," he said.
"Me too," I replied, feeling a warmth spread through me.
As the evening came to an end, Dhruv walked me home. We paused at my gate, neither of us wanting the moment to end.
"Thank you for tonight," he said.
"Thank you," I replied, feeling a rush of emotions.
Dhruv leaned in and kissed me softly on the cheek. "Goodnight," he whispered.
"Goodnight," I said, my heart soaring.
I watched him walk away, feeling a mix of happiness and excitement. That night, as I lay in bed, I replayed every moment, every word. It was the best day of my life, and I felt a sense of joy that was indescribable.
The days that followed were filled with more moments like these. Dhruv and I spent as much time together as we could, savoring each second. Our relationship blossomed, and I found myself falling deeper in love with him.
Looking back, I realized how much had changed in such a short time. From a casual friendship to a heartfelt confession, our journey was unexpected but beautiful. And as I lay in bed, thinking about Dhruv, I knew that this was just the beginning of something truly special.