22.

Thats was just the first encounter with him. In the days to come, The College festival finally began. While I did walk around during evening with my friends, mornings were when they used to sleep after partying late into the night. 

It worked out for me. Most of the college had similar schedules barring a handful. And out of the handful that were in the college, very few preferred the library. 

But I liked the library. It was quiet., peaceful and the corner window overlooked the garden. It was serene.

It's been two days since I visited the library. Day before yesterday, I helped out with some last minute activities. They needed more people and that's why they were keen to get me out of the library. And since ,yesterday was the first day of the festival, everyone partied hard and currently passed out on their beds. 

I entered the library and looked over to the side of astronomy section. There he was , sitting alone with his hands crossed on the book in front of him.

He immediately looked up and our eyes met . He might have sensed my motion. I smiled and waved. I wanted to sit in my usual spot but somehow My legs started walking in his direction.

I shouldn't be disturbing him. 

"Hi" I muttered as quietly as possible.

He nodded once.

Maybe I am disturbing him.

"I will go to my seat .See you later ." I said, it would be less awkward then getting rejected.

He suddenly grabbed my wrist.

"I have a doubt . Can you help?" 

Definitely!

"Yeah sure, how can I help?" I asked, keeping my bag down.

And from then, we started studying together in the library. I would be in Library until evening and meet my friends to hang out at the festival for an hour and would go back home during the entire festival week. I had asked Lex to join us but he refused until the Last day.

On the last day, before my friends were in, Lex and I took a walk around. I think he was uncomfortable with my friends. I had asked him to join multiple times, but he refused. Today I had finally convinced him that we will stay for an hour during opening, way before the crowd turns wild.

We made our way through stalls and ate the food around . I knew the kids who had set up booth inside the campus. They were welcoming and would offer aa few freebies . Perks of having friends right?

But my most important concern was whether Lex was having fun?

"Are you having fun ? " He had the skewer in his hand. He took tiny bites of the meatball. Reminds me of a mouse. He is so cute.

"Yes " He said softly.

"You know this is the first time hanging out outside of the library." I said teasingly. " Generally, people bring their girlfriends, but here I am with you." I laughed.

He was silent. Did I offend him? 

"It's just a joke." I tapped his shoulder. "Do you want to go over to the front of the stage?"

"No No, It's too noisy there. I will just go home." He muttered.

I was about to protest. When my friend called to say they have arrived.

"You should meet them." I wanted him to meet my friends.

"No, I have some work. You go to them. I will go home. I will see you tomorrow." He turned around. 

He really wanted to go home, I guess.

"Byeee. See you later," I shouted.

The noise was getting higher.

I hope he heard me.