Part 7:
Om shrugged his eyebrows at Manya.
Om: Kya hua?
Akash grinned and walked over to them.
A: Actually, na..Mr. Jin--I mean OM--aapki yeh BEST FRIEND ek bet haar gayee hai!
Om: Kaun si bet?
Manya rolled her eyes.
M: Nothing, yaar.
A: Oh, Manya, don't hide it! Yeh ayee tho lawyer bannai thi, lakein ek simple sa case nain handle ker payee.
M: Shut up, Akash!
Akash grinned.
A: Shart poori kerne ka waqt aya hai, Manya.
Manya rolled her eyes.
M: Kyun? Kya tum phir se chahte ho ki main woh kapde pehnu?
Om: What kapde?
Akash gave Om an irrirated look.
A: Yahan koi serial nahin chal raha ki hum replay dhaite rahe hain. Yeh shart mere aur Manya ke beech mein hai, I'll tell her in private.
M: No way! Shart poori kerni hai tho yahan karo!
Akash rolled his eyes. He grabbed Manya's arm and pulled her aside.
M: Hey-
A: Listen, klutzilla, shart yeh hai ki...
He looked at Om who was standing, his hands in his pockets. Akash grinned.
A: Tumhe ussai kiss kerna hoga!
Manya nearly choked on her spit.
M: WHAT?!
A: Haan!
M: HOW CHEAP OF YOU, AKASH!
Akash sighed.
A: Relax, klutzilla! Main tho sirf cheek ki baat ker raha tha!
M: Never!
A: Okay, fine. Admit it. You're just a plain old loser.
M: Akash-
A: I'm serious, Manya. Tum kabhi shart poori nahin ker paati, so there's no point in-
M: Maine shart poori ki thi, okay!
A: Tho yeh bhi karo!
Manya gave him a nasty look but walked away. Akash laughed to himself.
A: Intezar rahe ga, Manya!
Manya threw her upatta angrily over her shoulder in response.
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Manya stepped out around night time and saw Akash sitting near a lake behind the college, deep in thought. She giggled and walked behind him, intending to scare him.
Akash was thinking about her, and why suddenly he was developing weird feelings, when he heard the noise of an anklet. Out of the corner of his eyes, he saw Manya tip-toing over to him. Just as she leaned in his ear, he screamed and turned around.
Manya's eyes opened wide in terror as he screamed in her face.
M: Aaaahhh!!!
She fell over him, and he laughed, grabbing her arms. Her weight suddenly pushed him off the ledge and into the lake!
Manya snapped her arms in the water, bringing her head above water. Akash laughed as he saw her flap in the water.
M: Ak--Aka--I can't swim!!
Akash's smile faded as he stared at her in shock, whailing helplessly in the water. He quickly swam to her before her eyes almost closed and grabbed her waist, hoisting her in his arms.
Carrying her, he jumped out of the water. She breathed heavily and opened her eyes, tears mixing in with the water drops on her face.
A: Manya! Are you okay?!
Manya breathed louder, almost in fear. Suddenly, she grabbed Akash's shirt and pulled him closer, throwing her head on his chest. She held him tightly, afraid.
The instrumental music of th words Lag Jao Mere Seene Se Yaar played as Akash, his arms still in midair, looked down, surprised.
Manya stayed on his chest, holding him, breathing loudly. He slowly wrapped his arms around her.
A: You're..you're fine, Manya..
Manya licked her lips.
A: You're fine..you're safe..
Manya suddenly realized how tightly she was hugging him. She quickly let go, her cheeks flushing.
M: Uh..
Akash swallowed.
A: You're safe...
Manya nodded. She stood up, her clothes soaking wet.
M: Akash...thanks...
Akash looked up at her, a bit surprised.
A: Oh, uh...no problem...
Manya smiled.
M: I mean it. Thank you so much.
Akash smiled and nodded, still flustered from her hug.
Manya began to walk away when Akash called her name.
A: Manya!
Manya stopped, turning to his voice. Her wet hair hit his face, and he turned his head to the side, feeling her touch.
M: Hmm?
Akash looked at her.
A: Oh, woh--uh--main keh raha tha ki--you could forget about that bet..
Manya narrowed her eyes at him.
M: Kyun?
A: Uh...you know...you're not even worth it...
Manya stared at him, a smile crossing her face. She shook her head in amazement.
M: Akash, you--
Akash raised his eyebrows.
M: You are so weird!
Akash laughed. Manya looked at him quizzically.
M: No comeback, Akash?
Akash grinned.
A: Nah. I'll let it slide this time...
Manya rolled her eyes. Her hands behind her back, she walked over to him. His heart began to race as he saw her walk towards him.
M: Akash...?
Akash looked at her confusedly.
Mera dil kyun pagal ki tarha dhadak raha hai?
M: Friends?
She suddenly stuck out her hand, smiling at him. He stared down at her hand and then up at her face. The music played as he licked his lips anxiously.
Main kyun aaj kal sirf tumhare baare mein hi soch raha hota hoon? Tumhara dost ban gaya tho--tho--tho WHAT? Nothing!
M: Akash!
A: Huh?
M: Kahan kho gaye?
Akash shook his head and smiled. He reached out and held her hand softly, shaking.
A: Friends...
The music played louder as he held onto her hand. She laughed.
A: Lakein iss ka yeh mathlab nahin that I won't bother you...
Manya rolled her eyes but smiled.
M: Ugh!
She let go of his hand, turning around. Her hand suddenly pulled backwards. She stopped, thinking Akash had held her hand. She turned slowly and saw him staring at their wrists.
Her bracelet had been stuck to his watch.
M: Oh--
Akash looked at her.
A: Tumne kya samaja?
M: Huh? Kuch nain...
A: I bet you thought ki main tumhara rape kerne vaala hoon...
Manya giggled as he fumed with the tied bracelet and watch.
M: Soch laina. Lawyer bannai vaale ho, you know the punishment of rape...
Akash looked at her and laughed. Manya unclipped her bracelet, holding out his palm. She put it in his palm and laughed.
M: Jab uthar jayega, tho let me know!
She walked away and inside the dorm room building as Akash stared after her, his heart filled with confused feelings.
She stopped by the door and turned. She waved to him and mouthed the words "Good Night."
Akash smiled and did the same. The music played as she walked inside, leaving him laughing to himself.
He stared at the bracelet in his hands. He held it up and looked at it, smiling...
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