Indhu POV
It was a bright Monday morning.
Oh no no, I hated Monday.
Five days of prison—oh I mean school.
Anyway, I did like seeing my friends, so yeah, I had to go.
Otherwise, I'd have to be the judge in my parents' fight.
And honestly? It's better to drink bitter gourd juice than being in that situation.
The classroom doors creaked open as the teacher walked in with someone beside her.
"Class," she announced, "we have a special transfer. Her father's job brought her here from Kerala. Please welcome… Navami."
The girl stepped in — long hair cascading down, bright eyes shining with confidence yet a little shyness.
The V5 froze.
First, everyone turned to me.
I sat rooted in my seat, fingers tightening around my notebook, unsure what to say.
Then, slowly, all eyes drifted toward Aditya.
His jaw nearly dropped. His pen slid out of his hand and clattered loudly onto the desk.
He was completely horse-struck, unable to blink.
I glanced at him, my face saying everything:
Are you serious right now?!
Navami introduced herself softly and took a seat a few benches away from V5.
As soon as Navami stepped out to get water, the V5 turned into a storm.
"Oh. My. God," I whispered dramatically. "I didn't know a real Navami existed."
Shweta burst out laughing. "Aditya, is this your Mallu girlfriend you secretly called from Kerala?"
Charlotte placed her hand over her chest like an actress.
"What an entry… this is cinema!"
Rohan grinned at Aditya.
"Bro, at least blink. You're staring holes through her."
Aditya said nothing. He just shook his head, cheeks flaming red.
Navami sat quietly, eating alone.
I watched her for a moment, then stood up suddenly.
"Come sit with us," I called.
The rest of V5 gasped.
"Indhu, what are you doing?!" Shweta whispered fiercely.
"Trust me," I muttered.
Navami came over and sat down. She smiled politely.
"Thanks. But… why does everyone look at me like I have a secret?"
I took a deep breath.
"Okay, Navami, this might sound confusing. But before you came, we used to tease Aditya, saying he had a Mallu girlfriend named Navami. And then… your name really is Navami."
Navami blinked, then let out a soft laugh.
"That's it? Well… if it's okay for Aditya, then I don't mind."
The table froze.
Aditya's face went scarlet.
He grabbed his notebook and pretended to scribble furiously, avoiding all eye contact.
Shweta leaned toward Charlotte.
"Wait… did she just accept?"
Charlotte smirked.
"Looks like Aditya's dream came true."
Rohan snickered.
"Or his worst nightmare."
I sat stunned, mouth half-open.
"What… just happened?!"
When the last bell rang, Navami approached Aditya.
"Hey… could you show me around the school? I don't know where anything is yet."
Aditya hesitated, but nodded. The V5 watched, jaws dropping, as the two walked down the corridor together.
We all folded our hands over our mouths, wide-eyed.
Shweta muttered, "Oh no… he's already giving her a school tour."
Charlotte smirked.
"Next step: couple nickname."
I folded my arms, muttering,
"This is insane. How is this happening right in front of us?"
Rohan just shook his head, sighing dramatically.
"History is being written."
I blinked.
And suddenly, I was in my bed.
"Indhu! Get ready for school!" my mother's voice rang from outside the room.
I sat up, blinking furiously, looking around my normal room.
No Navami. No dramatic blushing Aditya. No tour.
I buried my face in my hands and groaned.
"Oh god. It was a dream?! I actually dreamed all that?"
I threw my pillow aside, laughing in disbelief.
"Aditya, a Mallu girlfriend… my brain has gone completely mad."