The sun was barely peeking over the horizon when DHRIWIN, YUVAAN, and VIHAAN gathered their things. The house that had been full of noise and warmth only a few days ago now felt almost too big, too empty.

KRISHVI hadn't come down to see them off. In fact, she hadn't even appeared after their late-night dinner, leaving DHRIWIN wonder if she was avoiding him—or if there was something more complicated weighing on her mind.