After the teacher’s announcement about the bonfire, the group drifted into the market, the chilly evening air carrying the scent of roasted peanuts and fresh bread from roadside stalls.Aarav walked a few paces behind the others, his hands tucked into his jacket pockets. Ever since he’d decided he would confess his feelings to Ishika tonight, he’d felt an awkward heat in his face whenever their eyes met. He kept telling himself to act normal, but somehow even the way she laughed at a passing street performer made his heart pound faster.“Hey! Let’s have ice cream,” Khushi suddenly said, pointing at