Part 5: Forever Feels Like This
Winter arrived quietly.
The campus looked softer, calmer — just like their love.
Ananya and Arjun had grown closer. Not in a loud, dramatic way… but in a steady, peaceful way.
They knew each other's moods.
They understood each other's silence.
They had become each other's safe place.
One evening, during the college fest, fairy lights were glowing everywhere. Music played softly in the background. Students were laughing, taking pictures.
Arjun stood beside Ananya, watching her smile as she enjoyed the moment.
"You look happy," he said.
"I am," she replied. "You?"
He looked at her for a few seconds before answering.
"I didn't know love could feel this calm. I thought it would be loud and crazy."
She laughed softly. "So you're not disappointed?"
"Not at all," he said gently. "If forever feels like this… I want it."
Her heart skipped.
"Forever is a big word," she teased.
"I know," he smiled. "But I don't mean perfect. I mean choosing each other. Even on boring days. Even on bad days."
Ananya looked at him, eyes shining under the fairy lights.
"Then yes," she whispered. "Let's choose each other."
He didn't make a dramatic promise.
He simply held her hand — warm, steady, real.
And in that simple touch, they understood something important:
Love isn't about grand speeches.
It's about small efforts.
It's about respect.
It's about growing together.
Their story didn't end there.
Because real love stories don't end.
They continue… one ordinary, beautiful day at a time. 💖