Author's POV
The school cafeteria buzzed with the usual lunchtime chaos, a symphony of clanging trays, chattering students, and the aroma of lukewarm pizza. Amidst the hubbub, Samarth sat alone at a corner table, his lunch tray a sea of untouched food. He poked at a limp french fry, his brow furrowed in thought, a palpable gloom seeming to hang over him.
Across the room, Ishqi gathered her things, her eyes scanning the room, a bright smile gracing her lips. She spotted Samarth, his slumped posture a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere around him. Concern flickered across her face as she navigated through the crowded room, her tray held carefully in one hand.
"Hey Sam!" she greeted him cheerfully, her voice a welcome interruption to his thoughts. " You wouldn't mind if I join you, would you ? Afterall Tanishka and Anuj both are absent today."
Samarth seemed to jolt back to reality, his head snapping up in surprise. "Oh, hi Ishq," he mumbled,"Sure, go ahead."
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