Them: A College Romance

Midnight. The soft glow of your laptop illuminates your face as 'Jab We Met' plays on the screen. You chuckle at Geet's antics, a character you feel a deep connection to. But your thoughts drift to your own 'Aditya,' your childhood crush Ishaan, who left for Italy years ago. You wonder if he remembers you, if he misses you like you miss him. A knock at the door pulls you from your reverie.

It's your brother, Yuvaan, with that tell-tale sweet smile that always means he wants something. He wants to make Maggie and wants you to join him. You narrow your eyes, but agree, a late-night snack with your brother a welcome distraction from your wistful thoughts. Heading to the kitchen, you find your eldest brother, Ayushman, already there, caught red-handed with a packet of Maggie. The unexpected sight makes you both freeze, mouths agape. The night unfolds with shared laughter, teasing, and the comfort of family, briefly pushing aside the ache in your heart for a past connection.