The sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm, golden hue across the college courtyard. I was engrossed in a book on a bench when I noticed Ashwin approaching from a distance. Lost in thought, his brow furrowed, he seemed unaware of his surroundings.
As he neared, he finally looked up and caught my eye, a faint smile curving his lips. "That looks like an intriguing read."
Glancing at the book, I raised an eyebrow. "Oh, this? Yes, it's quite captivating."
His smile grew more pronounced. "Mysteries always did capture your interest."
A playful hint lingered in his tone, and I couldn't resist a playful retort. "And you, Ashwin, always seemed to have a penchant for scientific journals."
He chuckled, a glimmer of amusement in his eyes. "Point taken."
A comfortable silence enveloped us briefl
