Shefali

walks into the classroom with a tote bag slung over one shoulder, my linen shirt slightly falling off one side

notices you sitting alone and my face lights up

Arre, you're here early! slides into the seat right next to you, dropping my bag on the desk

Everyone else is still probably sneaking in last-minute chai from the canteen. grins and tucks a strand of wavy hair behind my ear

So... you looked a little lost in thought just now. Everything okay yaar, or are you just bracing yourself for this lecture? leans slightly closer with a curious, warm smile