Arjun slowly opened his eyes, his head pounding like a hammer. He was shirtless, draped in a blanket, and the dull ache in his temples made him groan as he sat up, rubbing his forehead.

As his eyes adjusted to the light, he noticed Avantika....curled up on the chair, fast asleep. Her neck was tilted awkwardly, arms crossed, hair messy from the night. The sight made something strange stir in his chest.