Hues Of Dusk

Chapter 112. In love and war

Surbhi, Parth, Ayush, and I submitted our Math assignments and rushed toward the indoor basketball court. We heard our lecturer yelling our names and mentioning something along the lines of wrong submission, but we didn't turn back and reached our destination after having a racing competition in the crowded corridors.

Parth yelled in joy when he reached first, followed by Ayush, me and my bestie. Surbhi sulked as she had to give us a treat according to our bet - I had already given mine for their help in making my first date with Ved memorable.

"Guys, come fast!" Rashi yelled from the auditorium and pointed at the seats my girl gang had reserved for us.

We took our spots, and Surbhi slumped down like a sack of potatoes. She placed her head on Divya's shoulder and told us to wake her up when the match started. It was still time for both teams to appear, so we started discussing random topics, mainly our upcoming exams and preparations.

Our conversation got interrupted when Coach blew his white and announced the arrival of our college and rival team. A huge smile cracked up on my face when I spotted Ved leading his team and shaking hands with the other captain.

After the major introductions were made, the match started, and it was really exhilarating. I had seen Ved and Nikhil play before, but they had improved a lot. When the players were sliding across the floor like ninjas, the basketball getting passed around like a blurred orange spot, my eyes were glued to Ved - and the captain logo on his shirt.

I glanced beside me and observed Parth, the soccer team's captain. He looked at me and asked me why I was staring at him like a serial killer. I wrapped my arm around his shoulders and pulled him closer.

"I also want to be a captain," I said.

He smirked. "You can, but you will have to put in a lot of hard work and determination."

I nodded enthusiastically, and Ayush told me that if I really wanted to do it and believed in myself then it was possible for me to make my wish come true. Rashi and Tanya also encouraged me, and after getting positive affirmations from my friends, I decided to give it a shot.

I didn't know if I would be able to achieve it since there were a lot of awesome and experienced players in my volleyball team, but there was no loss in trying. Moreover, it would help me to improve my skills and focus too.

"The match started?" Surbhi asked and rubbed her eyes. "Why didn't you wake me up?"

Divya shook her head at her. "You forgot how you almost punched me for waking you up last week?"

Surbhi smiled sheepishly and scratched her head. We told her that she could complete her sleep, but she refused and started cheering for our team loudly along with other students. We joined the troop, and soon, the whole auditorium was ringing with our voices.

We stopped only when the half break was announced, earning glares from the authorities and students of the other college. While we were goofing around, my eyes landed on Ved, who was resting with his team. I noticed him checking his ring continuously, while Nikhil nudged him about it.

Natural Heater glanced in my direction and sent a wink. I waved my hand at him, and he kissed the ring on his finger - I knew I was going to die of happiness. My friends began teasing me, and I buried my face in my palms when they started talking about them becoming uncles and aunts.

Fortunately, the break got over, and my gang decided to spare me. The match was turning interesting by each passing second, and our team was doing really well, but there had to be someone to ruin the happy moment.

"Smoking hot, guys!" Farha yelled, gaining everyone's attention.

"She is back," Tanya mocked.

"Someone shut her up." Surbhi clenched her fists. "She is ruining the whole mood."