Next morning-

Rohit woke up first and checked Virat's fever first.. To his relief fever had been reduced. Virat was sleeping holding his hand tightly.

'Vi get up its morning!' Rohit said softly.

'I dont want to..', Virat said lazily not wanting to get up from the peaceful sleep he is having after so many days.

'Okay leave my hand, let me get freshen up!', Rohit said stroking his hair softly.

Virat didn't leave his hand. He instead shifted himself in Rohit's lap. Rohit smiled at that.

'Headache hai?', He asked to which Virat nodded in no.

'Toh why are you not getting up?', Rohit asked softly.

'Because its been days, I have slept like this! I was always wondering that you are upset with me for some reason', Virat said burying himself.

'Sorry for that..' said Rohit caressing his back which caused him to sleep again.

Rohit sat there with him hearing that and also as they didn't had any morning practice or anything. So they could take their time.

They got up after some time.. freshened up and went for breakfast...

'Vi thik se kha' Rohit instructed him as they are having breakfast.

'Phir se shuru ho gaye' said Jaddu hearing that.

Virat just pouted at that and was having the milk and other things making grumpy faces making Rohit chuckle.

'I have a meeting with Bunty for half hour.. will see u after!' informed Virat.

'Sure, take care of yourself' Rohit said.

Virat agreed to that and went from there.. while Rohit was trying to call Ritika but she was not answering and sometimes it was not reaching.. he was really worried now..

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'Thank you for coming', Virat said coming into the cafe.

'Dont be formal pls.. how are you? you had so much fever.. are you okay?', Ritika asked softly and with genuine concern in her voice.

'I am better now' Virat said softly.

'Shouldn't u rest? why are you here? means u could have called me na? i would have come.. how did Rohit allowed u ...', She asked getting worked up about his health.

Ritika didnt forget his condition.. he was laying there unconscious and tears flowing from Rohit's eyes..

Virat was just grinning seeing her worried for him like Rohit.. he knew she was really sweet and could be perfect for his Ro..

'Why are you not saying anything? Are you okay? Did u have breakfast??', Ritika asked again seeing him lost.

'First of all .. calm down.. I am okay.. Rohit doesnt know I am meeting you i have told him that i m meeting bunty.. and last i had breakfast .. do u think Ro will let me leave without it.. he is really strict in all this..' Virat said calming her down.

'Ohh.. okay.. why didnt u tell Rohit?' She said.

'Because he would not let me apologize to you.. saying it was his mistake..' Virat stated the obvious.

'U want to apologize to me .. why ?', she asked being confused.

'It was my fault that i got careless.. and I dont know if it created distance between you two.. or misunderstanding ... i really dont want that.. Ro is the most important person in my life.. i never want him to be sad.. and seeing me in that state.. u are not picking his calls.. u are also blaming yourself like Ro... but i dont want that.. i am sorry.. i should have handled myself a bit better.. its just that i am very used to him..' Virat said to her.

Ritika was just admiring his and Rohit's bond.. he was right she was blaming herself..

'So all I want to say is dont blame urself... and i am really sorry.' said Virat sincerely.

'Please don't say sorry... it's true I was feeling guilty to take ur time with Ro.. it's my fault ..', said Ritika being guilty.

'No it's not pls.. its my mistake', said Virat taking the blame.

'Okay.. this is not gonna end anywhere.. lets stop this blame game and be friends' Ritika said softly forwarding her hand.

Virat smiled and shook it..

'But I promise this will never happen again and u also have to promise me that u will not do this carelessness again!' Ritika said in concern.

'I will not I promise'

Ritika's phone rang indicating Rohit's call.. she showed it to Virat..

'You will talk to him na, he's been very worried', asked Virat like a child.

'yes I will..' said Ritika.

'Wait.. Do u want to partner and have some fun ?' said Virat before Ritika could pick up and answer the phone..

'Meaning?' asked Ritika being confused.

'Look I know Ro really likes u .. so do wanna prank him???', Virat asked being very excited.

He asked.

'Are you blushing..?? Aww u like him too..' asked Virat teasing her.

'Stop teasing me' said Ritika.

'So you up for the plan??' asked Virat getting back to his plan.. he could not miss any chance to prank Ro..

'Yes ofcourse i am really excited' said Ritika.

'Acha what we have to do is...'

**plan is silent**

'Awesome' said Ritika happily and Virat just raised his collars.

'Waise do u approve me for Rohit??' asked Ritika hesitantly.

'Approve meaning..' asked Virat being confused about her questions.

'Rohit told me once .. with whoever Virat will be comfortable .. and he will approve the girl for him' Ritika said to which Virat got happy tears listening to that.

'Approve nhi karta toh itna plan banata kya.. kya Ritsy...' said Virat casually and Ritika smiled at that..

'I can call you Ritsy na??' he asked hesitantly.

'Hum friends hai na .. toh ofcourse.. waise bhi Ritika sounds too professional' said Ritika making him smile more.

'Chalo plan in action' said Virat.

'What should I do first?' Asked Ritika.

'I will leave and reach to the room. Then u pick Rohit's call and ask about meeting me just to check if I am okay' said Virat how should she start the plan.

'Okay done!' Said Ritika.

'Bye then, meet u in 15-20 mins' said Virat.

Virat was feeling good after talking to Ritika. He was so happy that Rohit was gonna get a partner like her.

He was feeling as if his headache was coming back suddenly. Ofcourse how can be 1 week of carelessness can be cured in a day.

He reached his and Rohit's room. Rohit was doing something in his phone.

'You came back early!' Said Rohit seeing him.

'Meeting jaldi ho gayi, mai fresh hoke aata hu' Virat said.

Rohit tried calling Ritika once again and to his delight she picked it up.

'Thank god u picked up the phone!' Rohit said taking a sigh of relief.

'How is Virat?' Ritika asked keeping her tone formal. But internally she was so happy hearing that time of Rohit's.

'He is okay! Somewhat weak but still better than yesterday' Rohit answered.

'I wanted to see him, can I come?' Ritika asked.

'Ya Ofcourse' Rohit said being happy because then he gets to see her and talk to her.

Virat came freshening up.. he was irritated and tired now as his headache was getting increased.

'Ritika is coming to meet you' said Rohit informing him to which Virat nodded.

Ritika knocked the door.. Rohit opened it and was so happy to see her. Ritika walked past him in the room.

She saw Virat sitting on the couch. She noticed he looked tired..

'How are you now Virat ?' Asked Ritika softly.

'I am okay, thanks' Virat said.

'Ritika.. pls talk to me' Rohit called softly.

'Why should I ? When I called you to ask u didnt pick up, u didnt even reply to my msgs Rohit..' she said angrily.

'I should go..' Virat said seeing the talk.

'No u can stay, I dont have much to say to him anyway.. he doesnt consider me anything' Ritika said.

'No its not like that' said Rohit.

'Then what it is like.. u didnt pick my phone.. do u blame me for Virat's condition?' asked Ritika.

'WHAT? Why would I ? I dont blame you... I was blaming myself.. how can u say that i dont consider u anything... i really really LIKE you.. more than a friend...' said Rohit being emotional hearing that.

Rohit just realised what he said.. He looked at Ritika who had no expression on her face.. he turned to Virat who was having a surprised expression on his face..

Rohit just sat on bed burying his head in his hands. After a min .. he heard giggling .. he looked up to see Ritika and Virat giggling...

'Ro you are so cute yaar.. finally u said it u like her' said Virat side hugging him.

'Huh!' said Rohit confused by that.

'Ya.. he finally said it' Ritika said joining Virat and hi-fied him.

'Whats going on?' asked Rohit.

Virat explained him how he met Ritika and he apologized to her.. and how they became friends and pranked him.

Rohit took a pillow and hit Virat with it.. Virat began running around and Rohit was chasing him.. Ritika was laughing seeing them like children.

'Ritsy mujhe bachao..' said Virat hiding behind her.

'Cheeku Rabbit.. i will kill you..' Rohit said.

'Ro.. dont u dare say anything to him' Ritika said siding with Virat.

'You both are mean..' Rohit said puffing his cheeks.

Seeing that.. Ritika and Virat both hugged him.. to which Rohit held them tightly and brought a smile on his face.

They broke the hug and sat on bed having normal conversations... Ritika observed Virat rubbing his forehead time to time.. and looking tired.

'Virat, are you okay?' she asked in concern.

Rohit looked at him.. how Virat was rubbing his forehead.. and looking exhausted.

'Teko headache ho raha hai, fever toh nhi hai na wapis' he asked in concern, touched his forehead to check and found it warm.

'Vi batana chahiye na' he said in worry.

'Dont shout Ro' Virat said holding his head.

'Sorry' Rohit said.

Rohit made him lay down in his lap.. running fingers through his hair.. massaging his head softly. Ritika ordered lunch for all of them. They both took care of him.

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