A few seconds after the familiar voice reached Ishika's ears. Aarav's whole body seemed to freeze.“I...I… Ishika?” he stammered, his voice trembling as if caught between disbelief and hesitation.It was only then that Ishika realized what she was doing — her arms wrapped tightly around him, holding him as if afraid to let go. Heat rushed to her cheeks, and she quickly stepped back, putting a safe distance between them.“I… I’m sorry,” she mumbled, her voice thick with embarrassment.“No problem! … I— I mean… it’s okay,” Aarav replied, fumbling over his words. His face mirrored hers, equally flushed and awkward.