Chapter 9

6:49pm- As soon as Khushi stepped in the room, undid her ponytail, flung her bag on the bed and lay down along with it, She was hell-tired and only she knew what a killing pain she had in her hands and legs. After a few minutes of rest she took her IPad, clicked on one of her playlists, scrolled through her timeline and closed her eyes again, with a feeling that she was missing out something.

6:56pm- Arnav gave up on the game which he was about to cross the level, but He was keenly keeping a check on his watch and Running a hand through his hairs, Opened Skype. He just remembered that he hadn't added Khushi yet thus, he searched. and sent out request.

"Khushi.."

"hmm.."

"Khushi" her aunt said a bit louder.

"Hm..hmm" she had fallen asleep as soon as she had closed her eyes.

"Khushi!" this time she lazily sat up, rubbing her eyes, "Yes?"

"SURPRISEE!!" a girl younger than her, jumped and hugged her.

Her baby-sister, Actually her cousin was back to town and had surprised Khushi, though they were Anti towards each other, they couldn't live without each other too. Done with their Catching-up. Khushi looked at the time: 7:55 and then it struck her, How can she miss it!

'How Can I Miss.. Iss Pyaar Ko?! damnit!' she thought to herself.

She picked up her IPad and saw Arnav's request shrieked, "Whoaa.. What else am i missing out today!"

Arnav was about to log out, partly angry. when he saw Khushi Gupta online. and the irritated looked turned into a better expression. "Hi" He quickly messaged her. and getting no reply voice called her.

Khushi's glued eyes broke the contact with tv-screen seeing the call and accepted it..

"Khu.." Arnav was about to speak when a loud, 'Isss Pyaaar Koo Kyaa Naaam Doonnn' gushed through his ears and he immediately muttered,"What-The"

"Huh.. Hii LG!" Khushi sheepishly uttered.

"No doubt.. You are Sanki. By the way, how come you're alive?" he asked sarcastically.

"You've asked me to Skype for telling me that? and Stop day dreaming, your wishes aren't coming true anytime soon." she retorted.

"No, I'm sure you know that better!"

"LG!"

"Sankii!"

"Shut up.."

"I'll Not!" Both turned their Cameras on and Arnav instantly questioned, "Hey.. This Sheetal Rai is Our Sheetal right?"

"Cute.." Arnav thought to himself seeing Khushi's puffy face.

"May be YOUR! but not Our!" she said with uneasiness, her li'l nose turning reddish.

"What's wrong.." Arnav elevated an eyebrow.

"Nothing and Yes, That's the same Sheetal." Khushi confirmed and drafted her eyes back to the tv screen.

'Awww.. Sanaya and Barun, How much I love these both!' she cogitated to herself.

"Ok.." with that Arnav's voice trailed off. "Hey you're the one who doesn't talks to Sheetal beside Akash right?" Arnav inquired.

"Yeah.."

"Alright. To me she seems nice, At Least she, herself talks to me.. Unlike.. other people." Arnav referred to Khushi which she understood and made a complete O' making Arnav chuckle.

"Can you stop looking that cute!" Arnav voiced his thoughts chuckling while Khushi coughed and narrowed her eyes whilst mumbling a slient, 'Shit' he went against his own words.. "No- I mean, Khushi are you coming tomorrow?"

'Come On.. tell her Kyun Farq padta hai damnit..' Khushi betted inwardly biting her nails seeing Barun and Sanaya.

Getting no answer to his question and seeing Khushi's eyes glued to her Tv screen, he said more louder. "Khushi!"

He again called out to her, "Khushi.." and crossed his arms at his chest with his eyebrow raised up.

"Damnn.." Khushi pouted, disappointedly and wondered aloud, 'Mr.Barun Sobti.. How much would it cost saying only 3 simple words.. damnit!' and turned towards Arnav, who questioned; sarcastically, "Ho Gaya? and What the- yahan bhi Barun!" said Arnav with a shocked expression.

Khushi chuckled, "Yeh.. wo Barun nahi! Barun Sobti hai.." she announced dreamily.

"Jo Bhi.. " muttered Arnav while Khushi resumed, "And What-The! What did you mean by Barun?" he nose again going red.

"TinTin.. -" Arnav began to talk but she cut him off warning, "Don't TnTin me! One word against my friend and you're so dead Raizada!"

Arnav raised an eyebrow as if saying, 'Really?' at her adorbale challenge and resumed talking, "Ho Gaya?"

"Kya?" she asked puzzled.

"Tumhara...-" Arnav was going to speak ahead when once again, 'Isss Pyaar Koo Kya Naamm Dooonn..' Boomed and Khushi smiled sheepishly. "Yeah.. Hogaya." and Arnav shook his head.

"Khushi.. What's with Payal?" Arnav asked.

Khushi crunched her eyebrows, "What do you mean?"

"Akash hasn't talked to you about this?" Arnav had a shocked expression.

"No.."

"Oh.. then, he'll soon! after all.. he tells you everything!" seeing Khushi narrowing her eyes he informed, "I'm not like others, Include me in your list, He trusts us both." emphasising on 'us'.

"Do you miss your old Friends?" Khushi questioned out of nowhere.

"Hmm.. but i'm in touch with them." he told.

"And.. your Best Friends?"

"I didn't have any there.. See Not everyone who seem to be is actually best, There are few only."

Khushi rolled her eyes and again questioned, "Boys will be boys!.. so, No best friend yet?"

"Who said that? I do.. Akash..-" Khushi smiled. "and..- "

Before Arnav could continue Khushi spoke up, "Okay Arnav.. See you tomorrow! I've got work to finish." she waved.

"Khushi!" he called out and she looked up at the screen to face him,

"Tumhari Naak kyun baar baar laal hojati hai?" Arnav smirked & teased her. [Why your nose turns red again and again?]

"LGG!!"

"B-" the call was already ended.

Arnav opened Google to known what kind of disease was this, "Iss Pyaar Ko Kyaa Naam Doon? No No.. It was Iss Pyaar Ka Kya Karoon? Um.. Whatever!" he said muttered, "Sanki" and shut his laptop.

Khushi was studying when a smile crept up at her face, placing her books aside she went to look at her nose in the mirror and mumbled, "Seriously, Laad Governer!"

Next day, walking into the class she greeted Akash and Arnav, the only two present there.

"Whats up?" she asked smiling, seeing Akash acting daring, dictating Arnav for something while Arnav constantly glaring at Akash.

"Um.. Khushi, Arnav had something to tell and ask you." Akash said.

Arnav raised an eyebrow, "When did that happen?" getting a squint from Akash in return.

Khushi gave an irritated look while Arnav stood up, in front of her.

"Khushi.. Will you Be my girlfriend?"

A/N: Hello All ! 😃 How was the Update? and Yeah, I named ArShi of Ipkknd as SaRun as i've no chance. Can i see KKG ongling over ASR of Ipkknd other than the one infront of him? 😕 [though it'd be Epic Fun!] so had to Bring Barun there.. Farq Padta Hai Ipkkndians?😉

I hope you liked it, as I've written after long :| *FingersCrossed*

Well.. I'll be updating next very sooner! and For Sure SOONER! as I want to end this Short-Story asap! :) and before I again disappear!

Leave your feedback, Pleash? That's always a great encouragement! :) <3

-KR.