And it was harder than I anticipated. Dad was offering me a spying gaze when I mentioned a few more people joining us as well. He was adamant to ask about the whereabouts of those individuals.

"Dance members," I had replied as his curious gaze was fixed on me.

"Also, your dance partner?" He inquired, causing my eyes to widen. We were sitting in the dining area. Mom was busy having a conversation with her friend on a cell while Samaira sat next to me as a source of motivation, as she would like to claim.

"Ugh... no but other people." Dad nodded slighting, concentrating back on his arranged breakfast. He kind of had some disliking towards Ehaan, while my mom showed a fondness for his skills. He had unknowingly impressed her, though she was hard to be pleased.

"Hmm... you can but make it a point not to turn too late." Samaira was on the verge of jumping from the seat, I grabbed her wrist. Displaying over-excitement won't lead us anywhere. "Don't worry about your mom, I would convince her." I pressed a smile at dad, he was my saviour. "Enjoy," popping his smile at the end it only broaden mine.

Dad helped us with convincing Samaira's parents as well though his eyes at moments conveyed to me that he was suspicious about us. But he didn't utter it loudly, allowing us the freedom. The uneasiness passed his eyes as we descended downstairs all ready to carry with our plans.

I had carried myself with something simple and comfortable. A pair of jeans and a casual top, one I would wear in any given event. Samaira had ranted enough that I should have tried something fancy. But well! I wasn't going on any date. And I wasn't desiring to give anyone that hint. I had never dated a person before and I wasn't planning to rush with it. Whoever the person would be, I wanted it to go with the flow, slow and steady. Though I knew my emerging crush won't ever be on the list. I never knew my first crush would be the person who was committed to someone else. How could I ever allow such feeling to cross me? I wanted to get rid of it but it wasn't getting any easier.

Dad smiled as if approving my dressing style diverting his gaze towards Samaira. She wasn't wearing anything fancy as well but the dress looked quite presentable on her. The baby pink coordinated well with her fair skin, making her look like an adorable doll.

"Both are looking so beautiful!" Complimented mom, "it seemed as if my past had flashed again." I knitted my brow in confusion at her comment. Dad turned to face her with curious eyes, he furrowed as he looked back at us.

"It isn't like that!" He whispered but loud enough to get in our ears. They were confusing me with their exchange.

"Which past?" Samaira questioned getting excited.

"Past! About my school days," mom grinned as a teenager. The memories of the past could bring the child within her back. She was proud of her past, not a regret! I admired that about her, I had often heard that people were often displeased with their teenage life. We had heard enough lectures from our teachers, advice on not to commit mistakes that we would regret our entire life. Whereas mom was among the few that had an amazing, proud teenager phase.

"Is it about you scooping to meet dad?" I inquired having a wide grin. I was fond of their love story, mom had a huge crush on dad. And I couldn't blame her. He was an amazing personality, anyone could drool over him. His aura could grab anyone and most important his traits of bringing a smile to anyone's face. She often scooped from the house, deceiving my grandparents and attained his matches. Dad was an amazing football player!

"Wow!" Samaira giggled in response. "Ru had narrated your story, it was the best one I ever listened from her. Those novels are nothing among your ones." I shook my head, she was defaming my novels yet she voiced facts.

"Girls you're getting late. We can have the conversation some other days." Dad halted the conversation, he seemed restless as the conversation had started. The feeling of uneasiness often passed his spirit. I rarely viewed him like that. I pressed a smile as I made my way towards the car. Waving at dad as the car drove off, his concerned filled eyes were fixed on me. Maybe it was his overprotective self, I shook my head. Enjoying the cold bliss kissing my cheeks as the wavy hairs were floating in the air though I had pulled it in a ponytail.

The hint of nervousness made it place in my heart as my brain was allowed with the pondering thoughts. What would happen? Hope I would enjoy the moment, I glanced at Samaira. A huge smile was playing on her lips as she stared out of the window. She was constantly biting her lower lip, an indicator of her nervousness. I took a high intake of breath, surely the event had much in store.

Suddenly Samaira's cell popped with a notification, I stared at the screen. It was from Varun, she read it twice. Furrowed in confusion, "what's the deal?" I inquired.

"Hmm... the meeting place is changed. We aren't going for a park but a movie visit." I stared at her confused, she shrugged her shoulder. Why suddenly there was a change in plan?

"Uncle take us to nearest Cinema hall," though I was suspicious of the latest change yet relieved that we would be a few kilometres from our house. It would lessen some worry of dad. He wasn't going to sleep until we arrive. "Seems like it's movie night..." uttered Samaira, she seemed relaxed. The movie meant less talking yet spending time together, it would be appreciated with people like us.

Not allowing us much time to ponder, the car had halted. I stared at the window, an enormous building was present before my eyes. The lighting surrounding the building was presenting the local sheet with some brightness. It wasn't located in the busiest sheet of the city yet often weekends days ended up with a huge crowd. I raised my eyes high upon getting out of the car followed by Samaira. The huge poster grabbed the passerby attention. An unknown figure was imprinted on the wall, with them hugging and the background wasn't giving good vibes. What kind of film, was it?

My suspicious gaze keenly observing, "Samy..." we heard a voice, calling from a distance. For a change he wasn't engulfed in the black leather jacket, wearing a shirt. His muscular figure was visible. I wasn't aware he was keenly interested in building muscles. It wasn't extraordinary for our generation. Walking to the gym, having six-packs have become trends of the modern generation. But I wasn't ever a fan of it! I never forced myself to act in a manner just because others were doing it. I wasn't a fan of the most famous trend!

Samaira smiled wide, grabbing my wrist she walked towards Varun. He seemed alone! What was I anticipating that he would carry his friends on the date planned for them. But his facial expression wasn't yelling he was stunned. Maybe he got the clue that I would be accompanying them as well. My eyes were searching for someone's company. I wasn't intending to be third-wheel. Suddenly, Rudr company seemed admirable. At least I won't be feeling awkward among two love birds. They were both offering a sweet smile at one another, nervousness radiating from those orbs.

"Wait!" Sudden realization shocked me. "We haven't informed about our changed plan to Rudr." A sense of guilt showering me, maybe he would be waiting for us.

Samaira eyes widen as well. "Oh no!" She shook her head, "how could we act so careless?"

"I will just inform him..." Uttering so I escaped from the couple. Taking a breath of relief, for that reason, I wasn't planning to arrive. Whether it be third-wheeling or date with Rudr, I would consider both uncomfortable. It was just due to Samaira I hadn't backed off from it. I shook my head, scrolling down the contact list. He had somehow managed to grab hold of my number, I doubted from Samaira yet she was adamant enough not to disclose it.

I rolled my eyes typing a message about our change of plans. Asking for an apology in the end. Though I wasn't aware why even there was a change? I stared in the surrounding, finding something anything to hold me back from moving back to the couple. And suddenly my screen popped with messages from Rudr.

'Oh! And here I had assumed you won't come.' Ending with a smiley, a small smile crossing my lip. He wasn't asking for a reason, how could someone be so understanding?

'Will reach in few minutes, keep missing me.' Wink was shared, he seemed a fan of emojis. I mostly avoided it in the conversation.

"Waiting..." I responded back as people often were annoyed if you didn't respond back. I raised my face from the cell, the dark orbs staring directly at me. Not again! But something in me was delighted as I found those same dark brown orbs on me. My overthinking mind had often concluded he was avoiding my presence. He never had raised his head even to glance at me while I passed from corridors.

I darted my gaze from him to my friend. She had a broad smile as she continued listening to Varun. I slowly made my way towards them, ignoring Ehaan's intense, hard gaze. He seemed as if he was furious but why? His existence around me could mess with my mind. It was exhausting!

Samaira eyes wandered from Varun to me. Those orbs glittering with delight, "what did he say?" I looked between Varun and Ehaan. Was Ehaan aware of Rudr arrival? Was he fine with it? Varun didn't seem appalled on listening to his name. Maybe he was aware, Samaira might have mentioned it to him. But what about Ehaan? After their last encounter, they never worked together. Even the rumours of Ehaan backing from the football team was widespread around our school. Rudr was decided as the new captain as Ehaan's frequent disappearance wasn't approved by the school community.

"He would arrive in a few minutes."

"Before he arrives, the movie will start." Varun voiced it out causally but he seemed very much determined about it. I hated myself for having much thought about it. It was the weekend and the sheets would be filled with the crowd. It was highly possible to reach within minutes. Only if we had informed him earlier.

"Let's get in!" Ehaan spoke as if least interested to have a conversation. What was he even doing? He wasn't a guy to accompany his friend on his date? Varun won't ever ask him to companying him on such an occasion. Why was he here? If Varun had to carry anyone along with him, couldn't he choose Anuj? He would have been a better company to me as well. I shook my head, directing my gaze at people getting inside the building. The number of cars was increasing so were the people.

I was discussing with myself whether to message Rudr about us getting in. It seemed too desperate, I wasn't planning to form such a view about me in his head. But also he was taking such trouble for me. I was going to follow behind Samaira but someone grabbed my elbow halting in on my track. I raised my eyes from the firm grip on my elbow towards the owner of the hand. His eyes were blank, straight at the person before us.

"Don't you have a brain?" He questioned causing me to glare at him. "What am I even asking!" He chuckled sarcastically, "it was proven ages back you don't." His eyes directed on mine. For a hint of a second, emotions flashed in dark orbs before he masked it back with his blankness. "They had come on a date, leave them alone." His eyes hardening, as if irritated by my acts.

I wasn't planning to accompany them. I wanted to scream at his face that I was the reason Samaira was present in the first place. I glared at him, jerking his hand away. Rubbing the portion where he had the firm grip. "Don't let your boring, single life destroy your friend's life." His words were harsh. I would never want to burden Samaira with my life. I was fully aware of my single life yet the way he voiced it out, I felt humiliated. It felt as if being single was a crime!

"I am not single and my life isn't a burden for my friend." Eyes narrowing at him, as I pulled myself not to lose my calm over the foolish creature.

"What a fabulous liar!" He uttered gesturing a motion of slow claps. "Entire universe is aware that none ever purposed you, none ever were interested in you." His eyes roamed from top to toe as if a gesture of finding anything interesting.

"I don't need to justify to you, but because you're full of yourself let say it out loud. I am not single and on a date." With that announcement, I followed behind love birds. They were so engrossed in each other, they hadn't listened to our mini argument took place a few distances away from them. I brushed off the emerging tears with my knuckles, not intending for them to notice I was crying. 

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To understand the story properly do understand between the lines. I could have written on Ehaan's pov but it would have spoiled it all! So, as you read keep in mind... I had mentioned it before and will again, you're viewing the character from Ruhi's point of view. It isn't like how they really are!