I'm in the library, gathering material for my upcoming presentation,my concentration wavering when I feel movement beside me.

I hide my surprise when I see Nikhil standing next to me.

"Oh,Hey Nikhil",I whisper.

"Hey",he gives me a tight lipped smile,"Can we talk?"

My heart jerks in my chest.

"Um. I'm busy right now. I have to study",I say.

I really have to study. I have my presentation tomorrow.

"Oh",his shoulders slump,"I can wait",he offers,"When will you be done?"

I glance at my mobile.

9:18pm.

The time makes me uneasy,"It will take me sometime. Go home."

He presses his lips, nodding.

I stare at his back, watching him disappear,even though I...