Yesterday I was unable to meet up with my project group as I was quite nervous. I only knew Rahul from the group as he flirted with me earlier. Today, I was determined to meet up with them as I wanted to complete the project this weekend.
I got ready for college and today I chose a white summer dress. I do not want to wear heels as am an average height of 5'5. Hence, I settled for a lighter heel today.

I started heading towards our campus along with my friends after having breakfast. Today is Friday and I am desperately waiting for a weekend. We planned to explore the city but we have a circuits assignment to work on.
I bid goodbye to Piggy and sat in my classroom. I was thinking about my assignment and I do not know how to approach other members of our group. I observed that Pranay is friends with Akshath and another guy and I already know Rahul but don't know who Isha was. I decided that I would ask Pranay for help.
Soon enough, a professor entered the class and started teaching. The day went by in a blur and we were already sitting in the cafeteria for lunch. Our lunch break is from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Our classes would resume at 1:30. We only had one class in the auditorium today after lunch till 2:30 PM and then had a free period. I came to know that CSE also has a free last period from Sam and Tara.
"I don't want to work on this project. It's tough and I don't even know my group mates", said Tara banging her head on the table. "It's okay Tara, once I am done with the project and if your team doesn't support you, I will help you", I agreed. "Oh come on Sanjana, don't you have your project to work on? Don't make her lazy. Let her work on the project", replied Piggy. Tara just glared at Piggy and started banging her head again.
After lunch, we headed back to the auditorium and I spotted Pranay alone. I quickly went to him and greeted him "Hello Pranay". "Hey Sanjana, watsup!!", came his reply.
I was about to ask him to introduce his friends when I saw the professor already entering the classroom. I dropped the conversation and headed inside. Once the class was finished, I started packing my things. Then I felt a presence behind me. I turned back and came face to face with the genius guy Akshath.
I came to know more about him in the last few days. The unofficial college account posted a lot of stories about him. He is referred to as "The genius" by everyone as he got the highest score in the college entrance examination. There were many rumors about him as they posted blurred photographs of him with race cars.
I just stood there looking at him. He is very handsome up close. He has a sharp jawline, thickly dark and soft hair, a sharp nose, beautiful dark eyes, perfect eyebrows, and long eyelashes. He even has a good sense of dressing. Someone cleared their throat and I looked down embarrassed. The heat started to spread across my cheeks and neck.
"Hi, I am Jay and this is my friend, Akshath," introduced Jay. I returned his greeting with a hello and a small smile. "Hey guys, am Rahul nice to meet you. I heard a lot of good things about you bro", complimented Rahul looking at Akshath. He simply nodded his head.
"Do you have any idea who Isha is?" asked Jay. As I was about to say no, a piercing voice came out stating "Hello Hello I am Isha. Are you guys waiting for me?". I looked at her and she looked good. She has a wheatish complexion, good height, pony-length hair, and full lips. She looked at Akshath battling her eyelashes.
"Okay as we have a free period let's discuss the idea of what kind of circuit we plan to make and all the parameters related to it and we would like to complete the project by Sunday as we may not be available in the upcoming days," informed Jay.
I nodded as a yes and Rahul simply shrugged saying that it works for me. "Oh come on we have a whole week to complete it. Why do you want to rush things? We can spend a lot of time together and catch on to a few things", replied Isha looking at Akshath.
"If you do not want to do what everyone agreed to, you can leave the group or we will just do our part and give it to you to add all the final touches", replied Jay nonchalantly.
"Ugh, fine", she replied. "Okay as everything is settled, let's go to the library", replied Jay. We all started heading towards the library. Sam and Tara already left with their groups. We were the only team left behind as Isha joined us a little later.
The library is a 10-minute walk from the auditorium. On our way there, I saw Rahul coming towards me. He started walking beside me and started talking about himself. I nodded my head a few times indicating that I was listening to him.
Once we reached the library, we took our seats around the round table. Jay and Isha sat on either side of Akshath. Rahul took a seat between me and Isha which made me sit between Jay and Rahul.
I opened my notes and put them on the table. "Okay guys, any ideas?", Jay questioned us. I have an idea but I was nervous to speak in front of them. After a few minutes of silence, I mustered up the courage and started explaining my idea looking at the gap between two people across me as I did not want to fumble and make myself more nervous. Once I was done explaining, I saw everyone looking at me with interest. I looked down and started playing with my fingers to avoid any eye contact.
"That's a good one. Let's work on this as it is easy and complex at the same time. I am okay with it. What about you guys?", asked Jay. I saw Akshath looking at me intently which made me more nervous.
"I am in as well", replied Rahul. "Yeah sure, whatever", replied Isha. "Okay", came Akshath's voice for the very first time today since we met.
We started with writing all the necessary raw materials and equipment and discussed the project. "Umm, we need a diagram as well. We can use the diagram as a reference for both physical connections and in the software as well", I vouched in my input.
Akshath forwarded his hand towards me and I handed him the notes and pen. He started to work on the diagram and Jay started to collect all our mobile numbers to create a group for project updates. "Bro, she doesn't have a mobile," replied Rahul looking at me. "I shifted in my seat uncomfortably. I lied to him earlier when he asked me for my mobile number as I did not want it to be distributed. "Ahh, I have got one now", I replied and gave my mobile number to Jay.
Rahul looked at me as if analyzing my lie and I looked down feeling guilty. I know Rahul was harmless but he cannot expect me to give my number on the very first day of our interaction.
"Done", Akshath replied showing us the diagram. I looked at it and I must say he is a genius. He used a very small amount of raw material wires but included all the equipment/meters needed. He made a simple diagram for such a complex circuit which I explained. Maybe it was not that complex for him.
"Okay, so here is the plan. Tomorrow we will meet at the coffee shop and from there we will go and fetch the raw materials. We can come back to campus and work here in an empty classroom", explained Jay. Everyone agreed and started leaving the library by 4:00 PM.
I started moving towards the door and then I saw Ankit, the problematic senior who asked for my number. I rushed back to hide behind a book rack. Once he went in another direction I rushed towards the door.
Once I was outside I saw Jay and Akshath waiting. Jay came towards me and handed over the notes that I left with Akshath. I thanked him and quickly left to girls' restroom. I messaged my friends asking their whereabouts and came to know that they were already downstairs.
I met them downstairs and started going to the dorm. Once we reached the dorm, I video-called my parents. By the time we did our laundry and other tasks, it was time for dinner.
We returned to our dorm after having dinner and started catching up on all the college gossip. I changed into my PJ set and was about to sleep but I heard my mobile ping.

I checked my mobile and got a message
From: Group:5 Circuits Project
"Coffeeshop by tomorrow 10am", popped up Jay's message on screen. I mentally noted the time and eventually dozed off to sleep.
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