We went inside the theatre and found our seats. I don't know if it's a coincidence or planned by Nia, considering the smirk on her face, but Vihaan and I ended up sitting next to each other in the middle of Nia and Aarav.

I switched off every thought in my mind and tried focusing on the movie, which was successful, considering it was my favorite action movie. I watched every scene with excitement and anticipation. Soon, it a break time.

Casually, I looked beside me, forgetting who was there, and got slightly startled to find Vihaan watching me. I recovered from my surprise and questioned, "What?"

"You like action movies?" he asked me curiously.

I shrugged, "I like all kinds of movies."

Aarav decided it was the right time to intervene and tease me, "Not really. She doesn't like horror movies because she's scared of ghosts."

"I am not scared," I replied, annoyed by him.

"Really! Then who was it shaking and hiding under the blanket throughout Annabelle last time?" Aarav questioned.

That's it! I'm done with him. God! He honestly had to embarrass me in front of his friend, whom I might have a crush on. Great!

I walked out of the hall furiously. I got to the snacks counter and ordered a drink to calm myself. I was about to pay for it when someone beat me to it. I looked beside me to find that it was Vihaan. I was about to argue, but he gave me a look that shut me up. I walked away and took a seat in the waiting area.

Vihaan came and sat next to me. He looked at me until I completed my drink and probably calmed down. "I know he upset you by teasing you, but you know he didn't intend to hurt you. I agree it's his mistake, taking it too far but think about Nia. How she wanted to enjoy her remaining days here. So, Cheer up! Enjoy the movie with Nia as she wants. Don't make her sad too."

His company calmed me down, but I liked his convincing me. I agreed and walked inside. I took my seat and enjoyed the remaining movie, completely ignoring Aarav.

After the movie, we all went to a coffee shop near the theatre. The boys went to get coffee for us. Meanwhile, Nia and I found a table. They returned with our drinks and took seats. Aarav placed a Cappuccino with extra cream in front of me. I looked at him to find him holding his ears as he apologized. He promised not to tease me again as he pleaded, "Please forgive me, my dearest sister."

I hid my smile at his antics as he anticipated my reply and got serious. "I will, but under one condition. Until I'm here, you must follow my orders like an obedient brother without saying no to me. Okay?"

He pondered on it for a few moments and agreed. He hugged me and said, "I love you, my sister." I chuckled and returned his hug.

We pulled away as Nia spoke, "I envy you, Siya. He never treated me even half the way he treats you. He treats me like I owe him and commands me."

We smiled at her and pulled her in for a group hug as we chorused, "We love you." As we pulled away, she shook her head and smiled.

We took a cab back home. We were all tired by the time we reached home. I plopped on the sofa and stretched as Aarav sat beside me, following Vihaan. They got busy talking about the college entrance exam results while I zoned them out as I was sleepy. Nia walked to her room to freshen up. I leaned on Aarav's shoulder and soon dozed off.