After that day, Tevin seemed so relaxed and I was genuinely happy for him until he dropped the bombshell that he was seeing someone from the English department. My initial reaction wasn't great. I wanted to be happy for him, but at the same time, I felt a tinge of sadness for some unknown reason. I didn't want to dwell on those negative emotions, so I put on a smile and offered my support. It turned out that he had fallen head over heels for this girl, but he wasn't sure if she felt the same way. I assured him that I would do whatever I could to help him out. Our other friends also rallied behind him, giving their support. We all put in our best efforts, but unfortunately, when Tevin finally mustered up the courage to propose, she revealed that she was already dating someone. I listened to this news with a mix of emotions. On one hand, I was relieved that she didn't reciprocate his feelings, but on the other hand, I felt a pang of sadness for Tevin, who had been rejected. It was at that moment that Tevin decided to drown him sorrows in alcohol. I was the only one he confided in. I agreed, We grabbed two bottles of beer, cracked one open, clinked our glasses together, and took a sip. The taste was strange to me, and I immediately wanted to stop drinking. However, Tevin didn't seem to share my sentiment. He downed two glasses, and I couldn't help but feel concerned for him. I wanted him to stop, knowing that it wouldn't solve anything.

Tevin, cut it out. This is our first time, so don't drink too much," I told him, grabbing his hands along with the glass.

Tevin looked at me with a sad expression and said, "Rehaan, I know that, but I just want to get drunk and forget about her."

I could tell he was hurting and just wanted some company. "Do you love her that much?" I asked him.

"Yes, she was cute and pretty. Of course, I liked her," he replied.

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"But what about her personality?" I questioned.

"Why does that matter when she's pretty and a girl? I just really want a girlfriend," he said.

"It seems like nothing matters to you more than loving a woman," I sighed.

"Yes, I just want a girlfriend, nothing more. It doesn't matter what her personality is like," he insisted.

Hearing those words made me feel sad. Does he truly love anyone in his life, or does he just want a girlfriend?

"Then stop drinking and let's go home," I said firmly.

"No, we have to finish these two bottles. If you love me, drink with me. Please, I want to be with you, Rehaan," he pleaded.

"Fine, I won't get drunk, but I'll take you home. Got it?" I agreed, unable to say no whenever he called my name. It was my weakness.

"Yes, loud and clear," he replied.

Tevin passed out from drinking too much. I attempted to wake him up, but he wouldn't budge. I was at a loss for what to do next. Suddenly, Tevin's lips caught my eye. I couldn't tell if it was the alcohol causing me to feel this way or something else. I found myself curious about the taste of beer on his lips. Before I knew it, my hands were already touching his lips without my consent. His lower lip felt incredibly soft, like touching a delicate flower. My mind went blank. He was too drunk to wake up, so maybe I could steal a kiss. But was that fair? I wasn't sure. I started moving closer to him, but then I remembered something he had said earlier. I stopped, turned around, and sat back down. I felt a wave of sadness when he mentioned wanting a girlfriend.

'If I had known that loving Tevin would be this painful, I wouldn't have fallen for him. Wait, did I just admit to loving him? That couldn't be possible. Then why did I feel so heartbroken when he mentioned wanting a girlfriend? And why did I almost kiss him?'

Tears welled up in my eyes. I could sense that I was about to make a mistake. I slapped myself in the face to snap out of it and regain control of my thoughts.

To be continued