Chapter-7
*Manvi's POV*
I'm sitting in bed right now in sweats and a tank top and my hair in a messy bun, with a large box of Baskins Robin ice cream. It's my time of month right now so I'm really cranky and like to stay away from people at this time.
Jeevika would you usually comfort me at this time but nooo she's out clubbing and trying to find a boyfriend.
Yes, it turns out Sameer and his girlfriend were still going strong and love each other so Jeevika being... well, Jeevika decided to get over him by finding a new boyfriend. I knew she'd get over him eventually but did it have to be when I was in this state!
Okay, maybe your thinking I'm overreacting but I really get moody and emotional at this time of month and it just...it just pisses me off okay!?
Thank god it's our summer break from work and college right now since I honestly couldn't handle going like this. It's been 2 weeks since we've met the boys and we're practically best friends now.
We've hung out every single day and went to all there signings and concerts. Disguised of course. The fans don't know about us and we plan on keeping it that way or things could get...ugly. I really love those guys.
Of course Virat is still as annoying as ever and won't give up on flirting with me. I just ignore it now instead of replying with a witty comment.
I love them all equally but I feel closest to Arjun. He's my twin brother, no feelings above that at all and I love it. I don't have to worry about anything and I can tell him anything. He's also my eating buddy.
Karan is like my best friend. We always joke around and he never fails to make me smile, he can always cheer me up.
Sameer is like my older brother. He's always protective over me and gives me advice. Barun is like my dad, he's also very protective and makes sure I don't do anything stupid. He always helps me out with stuff and is always there for me. Virat is...still Virat. Always flirting with me.
He flirts with a couple of other girls to and I always get a little annoyed. I guess we're somewhat friends but that's all. I've kept the promise to him that we'd stay friends and he kept the promise to me that he would never give up. But he's still flirts with other girls all the time so what does he really expect me to do?
Yup, all of that happened in two weeks. Jeevika is also really great friends with them but I gotta admit not as much as me.
I never thought that world happen. The boys are going on tour soon so we've been spending as much as we can together but today they called and asked if I wanted to come to the studio with them and I declined. In my time of month I like to stay at home eating more than usual.
If I told the boys I knew they would cancel instantly and come comfort me but I didn't want them to deal with me and my... issues. Plus, that would be extremely embarrassing. I poked the spoon inside the ice cream box but found it was empty. I sighed and went to get another one.
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*Virat's POV*
We were gonna head to the studio now to rehearse and I honestly didn't feel like going. "Hey, you guys wanna call Manvi and see if she can come?" Barun suggested. That immediately made me feel like going.
The other boys perked up too nodding madly.
Sameer took out his phone and dialed Manvi's number. "Hello." Her musical voice rang. It didn't sound like it usually did though happy and bubbly. It sounded pretty tired and cranky. "Hey Manvi!" we all chorused.
I heard her giggle and it made me smile. Something I really loved about Manvi is how she always giggles.
"So Mannu, wanna go to the studio with us today?"
Karan questioned. I heard her sigh sadly "I'm sorry I can't I'm really tired." We all scowled. All the excitement I had for going to rehearsal drained immediately.
"Do you want us to cancel? Cause we could and we could come a-" Arjun was cut off by Manvi "No! You
guys go, you need to rehearse. I need to take a nap, that's all."
"Okay, bye Manvi, love you!" Barun said. "Love you too!" She called before the line went dead. "It won't be fun though without Manvi!" Arjun whined.
We all nodded in agreement. I glared a little at Arjun. Okay, I'll admit Arjun and Manvi's relationship made me pretty jealous. All of the boys relationship with her did. I know it shouldn't since they only like her as a friend or sister but they... touched her too much and it bugs me. I'm also really confused.
At the beginning I was only harmlessly flirting with Manvi since I had a schoolboy crush on her. But now these feelings have grown stronger, way stronger than just a little crush. Everytime I see her my heart would just race and I'd get these stupid butterflies in my stomach. And sometimes knowing that she isn't mine would hurt so much that I would overly flirt with other girls just to avoid these stupid feelings. But it only made the feelings grow stronger. I didn't know what these feelings I had for Manvi were but I knew I had them. And they were pretty strong.
And I hated it.
"Virat... Virat!" Barun said snapping me out of my thoughts. "Huh, what?" I said looking up. Barun rolled his eyes "You've been lost in your own thoughts for 5 minutes." I nodded slowly and apologized. Barun just chuckled "Yeah whatever, go get dressed we're leaving in 20 minutes."
We were currently in Arjun's flat so I had to go to mine and Karan flat. I made my way to the flat still lost in my own thoughts. Why didn't Manvi wanna come with us today? She did sound pretty tired but I knew it wasn't just that.
She was cranky... hey don't girls get cranky when its there time of month. Yeah! I remembered that Manvi told us once that she got cranky and liked to stay home eating and relaxing when she was on her period.
But wasn't Jeevika usually there to comfort her? Oh yeah, Jeevika is out clubbing today... a brilliant idea came to my mind and I ran the rest of the way to my flat to ask Karan.
"Hey Karu!" I yelled as I entered the flat. "Yes, pumpkin?" Karan said coming into view. "Hey, think you could do me a favor?" Karan raised his eyebrows willing me to continue. "Look your gonna think it's really stupid." I mumbled looking down.
"Viru I'm your best friend. I'm gonna think it's stupid no matter what!" I laughed a little and continued "Well, I um...Manvi's really cranky and tired and stuff... and I just... I wanna... uh." I tried to explain it without sounding stupid. Karan laughed.
"Ooh, you wanna go comfort your little crush Viru?" He teased. I rolled my eyes but still nodded. He laughed and said "Deal. You need to win her over soon anyways. Your perfect for each other!" Karan said dreamily. I chuckled Karan and the rest of the boys always teased me and went on and on about how me and Manvi were meant to be. Manvi doesn't know about this of course. She'd murder us all.
I slipped on a disguise as I made my way to the supermarket. The boys all agreed to let me go since they knew how important winning Manvi over is to me. They were gonna cover for me since I knew Inder would be furious.
So now, I was on my way to get some stuff I might need before going over to surprise her.
A few fans recognized me but were pretty calm so I just signed some things. The fans in Mumbai were getting pretty used to seeing us on the street and even though at times they freak out and chase us some of them respect our privacy.
I entered the store and went to grab all the things I need. Let's see... ice cream, crisps, popcorn, tissues, and I rented out Jab Taak Hain Haan. Manvi and I were friends, good friends actually but I knew that after today we were gonna be really close. I couldn't wait! Of course I wanted to be so much more than just friends but I'd settle for friends for now.
I went to the cashier to see a bimbo standing there with very revealing clothes. A while ago I would have been all over this girl, flirting, and trying to get her in bed with me but ever since I've met Manvi other girls are practically invisible to me. And I hate that too. I hate these feelings.
The girl smirked when she saw me and sent me a wink which I pretended to not see. "Hello." I said putting my items on the counter and trying to hide my face as much as possible.
God knew what would happen if this girl recognized me... "Hi." She replied biting her lip in attempt to look seductive. I had to bite my own lip to hold the laughter in. I paid for my stuff and she put them in a plastic bag handing them to me with a piece of paper too. I inspected it and saw that it had her phone number in it. As soon as I walked outside I threw the paper away and drove to Manvi's house.
I got there and rang the doorbell three times. "Go away!" I heard Manvi say. I chuckled lightly. "Aw, babe don't be that way. Don't you want to see your beloved boyfriend?" I said cheekily. I could practically feel her rolling her beautiful eyes at me. "You are not my boyfriend Vadhera but is Siddarth Malhotra out there?" She teased.
I chuckled again "Nah, I brought better." I heard her sigh than some ruffling before the door opened revealing Manvi.
She was in her sweats wearing a simple white tank top and her hair was in a messy bun.
All those feeling I always get when I see Manvi came rushing back stronger as ever. She never looked more beautiful... "Aren't you supposed to be in the studio?" She asked letting me in. I smiled softly and said "Yeah but I know that you're having...um girl issues," her cheeks blazed red and might I say she looked adorable, "so I'm here to help with ice cream, crisps, popcorn, tissues, and Jab Tak Hain Jaan Movie."
I said holding up the plastic bag.
She just stood there looking at me for a moment before she gave me a huge hug. I was beyond surprised since usually I have to beg for her amazing hugs but I instantly wrapped my arms around her waist.
She giggled into my shoulder making me giggle. "Thanks Chep. I guess you're not so bad after all." She winked and I felt my heart speed up. Yes, she starting to like me more... well all she did was thank me but it was a start! She took the bag and went into the living room.
I followed her. She started setting up pillows and I helped out by getting some blankets. She plopped the movie in, got two spoons for the ice cream, and sat down gesturing me to sit beside her. I happily made my way and sat next to her.
A little to close but she didn't seem to notice. She grabbed the ice cream box and opened it up handing me the spoon. I smiled softly as she dug in the ice cream. She was too adorable. It was the middle of the movie and It was the very sad part. I saw Manvi's eyes tear up. I automatically put my arm around her waist pulling her closer and for the first time ever she let me. In fact, she even leaned in on my chest. I started playing with her hair as her tears turned to sobs.
"Shh sweetie," I soothed her "don't worry every movie has a happy ending." She giggled softly making the butterflies in my stomach do a flip. If only she knew the effect she had on me. Soon the movie finished and so did all the snacks that I bought. Right now Manvi's head was placed on my lap and I was playing with her beautiful hair.
I ran my fingers through it, something I've always wanted to do.
Nobody said a word but it wasn't an awkward silence. It was a comfortable silence but Manvi eventually broke it.
"Thanks." she whispered. "No, thank you for letting me do this." I said smiling down at her.
She looked up at me and I got lost in her sparkling brown eyes. "Manvi?" I asked. "Yeah?" She answered.
"Y-your eyes are really pretty." I stuttered. She giggled softly and stood up making me stand up with her. "Come on." She said.
"Where?" I asked. "My room! You've never seen it have you?" She asked amused. I thought about it and I realized I've never actually seen Manvi's room. I shook my head and she grabbed my hand pulling me with her.
As soon as we were outside her door she dropped my hand and I was honestly a little disappointed that she did. "Now, we're going to enter the magical awesomeness that is my room." She said in a cute announcer voice. I chuckled and she opened the door entering. Her room was really cool. It really fitted her bright and happy personality too.
It had a cute quote on the wall which made me smile and had twinkling lights.
She noticed my expression because she asked "You like?" I replied "I love!" She smiled and sat down on the bed crossing her legs. I sat down next to her still looking around. "Thanks. I decorated it myself." I looked at her in shock "Whoa. Your seriously amazing Manvi." I said with all seriousness.
She giggled softly and playfully shoved me. "Oh, is that how you wanna play?" I asked raising my eyebrows.
She raised hers too challenging me. I pinned her down on the bed and climbed on top of her. She instantly squirmed trying to get out of my grasp but it was too late. I put my fingers on each side of her and tickled her like crazy. She was laughing so hard tears were streaming down her face. I continued to tickle her but I'll admit it wasn't just because of revenge. I just wanted to hear her melodic laughter. "G-get off Virat!" She said still laughing "I'm g-gonna pee on you!" She threatened.
I chuckled and got of sitting beside her again.
She laid down on the bed and breathed heavily. I laid down too still staring at her.
"Stop looking at me." She said not removing her gaze from the ceiling. I chuckled softly.
"I can't help it." I admit. She kicked me in the shin. "OW! What was that for, babe?" I asked scowling.
She giggled "That was for being all mushy gushy." She answered kicking me again. "OWW! What was that for?" I asked again.
"For calling me babe." She answered kicking me one more time. "OUCHHH! Well, what was t hat for?" She giggled again.
"Oh that, that was just for fun." She smiled innocently. I couldn't help but chuckle at her adorable expression.
We lay down in comfortable silence for a while before I broke it, "I'm gonna miss you when we go on tour." I said sadly meaning every word. It's true, I was gonna miss her. Probably more than I should. I expected her to ignore it or even kick me in the shin again but what she said really surprised me "I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm gonna miss you too Chep."
I wanted to do a huge happy dance right then and there but I restrained myself. Instead a goofy smile spread across my face. "But I won't be that bored without you guys since I'm gonna visit my mum." She said happily.
I felt happy too since she was happy. "That's great," I said smiling, "Your parents must really miss you." Her smile seemed to falter for a second. "Yeah..." She said. I looked at her concerned. I don't like seeing her sad, it makes me sad too.
"What's wrong?" I said sitting up and making her sit with me. "Oh um.. nothing." She answered playing with her fingers. I knew she was lying, when she lied she always played with her fingers. "Manvi," I said lifting her chin up to look at me, "I know I always flirt with you and I knew I must annoy the hell out of you sometimes.
But I care about you...a lot.
And you can trust me with anything." It was all true except I might not have let her know exactly how much I care about her. She smiled softly before looking down "It's stupid," She mumbled and I gave her a look that said 'I don't care, go on.' and so she did.
"Um, my dad...he died from cancer when I was 11 and when ever someone says the word 'parents' It
just kind of reminds me. We were really close. He was the reason I started art." She mumbled again looking down. A tear slid down her cheek and I instantly brought my thumb and I swiped it away leaving me hand on her cheek. Than I pulled her to my chest and she quietly sobbed into it.
I played with her hair soothingly. I just couldn't stand seeing her in pain. She didn't deserve it and from how high she speaks of her dad, he didn't deserve it either. "It's okay, sweetie. Shh, I'm here. I'm here for you. I'll always be here for you."
She seemed to calm down as I played with her hair some more. "Thanks." She whispered.
I smiled down at her and continued playing with her hair.
"You know that your dad is up there in heaven or where ever people go after death looking down at you, and let me tell you he must be the proudest dad in the word to see that you grew up into the most beautiful, talented, nicest girl in the word." I said kissing her forehead.
I felt her smile into my chest. I smiled too and I laid down pulling her down with me. I put my arms around her waist as she placed her head on my chest. She looked pretty tired so I played with her hair until she fell asleep.
She was falling into unconsciousness before I heard her say "Sorry." I frowned asking "For what?" She looked up at me with her half closed gorgeous brown eyes "For thinking so low of you. Your actually...pretty amazing." She mumbled falling asleep. That night I fell asleep with the girl of my dreams in my arms and the biggest smile etched across my face.
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A few Days Later'
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*Manvi's POV*
After that day that Virat came over and comforted me with my...uh cranky mood our friendship has grown so strong.
Yes, he still flirts with me nonstop and yes, I still decline but it's more in a playful way now.
We spend almost all our free time together. When I'm not with Amy or with all the boys I'm hanging out with Virat alone. I'm really loving it because underneath that flirty, cheeky boy from One Direction there's just a normal sweet, down to earth boy from Lucknow. He becomes that boy when he's with me even though he still flirts and has cheeky comments every now and than he's also incredibly sweet and loving.
We tell each other everything and we've become inseparable. So, now I guess you could say I'm closest with Virat from all the boys.
He's my best friend but ONLY my best friend and I intend on keeping it that way. I think he's starting to see that we're never going to go out and accept the fact that we're just best friends. Arjun and Karan are a little jealous of our relationship but they know that they will always be my twin brothers. Sometimes I get these little weird feelings when I'm with Virat. I honestly don't know what they are but I hate them and I try my best to ignore them.
My phone rang interrupting my thoughts, I ran across the room and grabbed it. "Hellooo." I
answered not even bothering to check the caller ID.
"Hiii Manviee!" Virat's cheerful voice rang. "Hi Viru!" I replied. "I miss you." He said sadly. "Then come over bubble brain!" I hollered into the phone. "Yayyy, good idea! I'll be over right now."
He said enthusiastically.
I giggled into the phone. "Where's Jeevika?" Virat asked. "She's with her new 'boyfriend'" Yes, Jeevika got a new boyfriend and I still haven't met him so I don't know whether to approve or not yet. Virat chuckled "Okay, well I'm coming now. Bye, luff choo!" I giggled "Luff choo too!" and I hung up. It's me and Virat's thing to always say 'luff choo' at the end of the phone call. If I don't say it Virat gets annoyed.
Ten minutes later the doorbell rang. "Who is it?" I yelled out playfully. I could almost see Virat rolling his eyes "Virat!" He yelled.
"Who? I don't know a Virat! Unless your Virat Kohli!" I continued to tease. "I'm Virat Vadhera your best friend and I got doughnuts!" He said.
"DOUGHNUTS! Well, why didn't you just say so." I said opening the door. Virat chuckled as he entered with a box of Dunkin' Donuts.
Ohh, that looks goood. I snatched the box from his hands and ran of to the kitchen. "Your welcome!"
I heard Virat shout as he followed me. I giggled as I placed the box on the counter. "I got your favorite." Virat said sitting beside me and grabbing a chocolate one.
I smiled gratefully at him and took my favorite sprinkled doughnut. I stuffed my face with it as Virat took smaller bites.
"Ahh, face of an angel but eats like a pig." He teased. I rolled my eyes and stuck my tongue out at him which he returned. After about 5 minutes we finished the box and there was only one left. Virat and I looked at each other before we both launched for it.
I got it first and licked it before Virat got the chance to take it again. Virat scowled but grabbed it from my hands and took a bite. "Your eating my spit." I said now being the one to scowl. "And it tastes good." He replied. I rolled my eyes and threw the box away.
"Do you wanna watch a movie?" Virat asked once he was finished with the doughnut. I nodded eagerly.
"Finding Nemo!" I yelled and Virat groaned "We watch that every time!" I frowned.
"Pleaseee." I said doing my famous puppy dog eyes. Virat instantly looked away closing his eyes shut.
"Noo! Must resist, must resist!" He chanted. I giggled and he opened one eye "Please can we watch my favorite movie today? And then I promise we'll go back to watching Finding Nemo like we always do." Virat begged.
"Fine." I huffed. "Yay!" Virat cheered picking me up and twirling me around. I went to the living room and put Love Actually on since I knew that was Virat's favorite. Virat smiled softly as he sat down on the sofa signaling me to sit beside him. I made popcorn and sat beside him just as the movie started.
"You know Viru, this isn't such a bad movie." I said when the movie finished.
"Right?" Virat asked smiling. "Can you Stay till night today?" I asked. He frowned.
"I wish sweetie but we have an interview tomorrow and I have to wake up early." I nodded sadly but than perked up remembering I'll just see him tomorrow. "Okay well you better get going Just Virat." He smiled at the nickname like he always does.
"I don't wanna gooo!" He whined. I rolled my eyes playfully "Come on Chep you have to get up early tomorrow and in order to do that you need to sleep early." He pouted but still stood up and gave me a goodbye hug.
"Bye." He said giving me a kiss on the cheek and walking out the door. Just when he was leaving I couldn't help but notice how close that kiss was to my lips. I also couldn't help but notice that
I...liked it.
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*Virat's POV*
I walked out of Manvi's flat sadly since I didn't want to.
Truth is, I wanted to spend every waking second with her. Remember those feelings I was talking about? Yeah, well they haven't changed. In fact every second I spend with her makes them grow even more.
I still don't know what they are and it's killing me because I know for sure that Manvi doesn't share these feelings. Every since that day I comforted her we've become best friends. I can honestly tell her everything on my mind, except these feelings of course, and she would listen to every single word. She knows me more than anyone and treats me like a normal lad.
She makes me happy and I just always wanna be with her but unfortunately I've been placed in the Friendzone.
Don't get me wrong, I love being Manvi's best friend and I'm so grateful she gave me a chance for being in that place but I just want...more. And I know she doesn't want more so I'm not going to risk our friendship because of my tiny little crush. Manvi is just my best friend. Practically my sister.{sorry it might break your heart but just for a second he thought so. So don't worry}
Yes, that's all that is to it. I walked into Karan and I's flat to see Karan and Sameer playing video games in the living room. "Hi guys." I said slumping down on the couch. "Hey."
They both replied not taking their eyes of the game. "How's Manvi?" Karan asked.
"Great," I replied, "how many days left till we go on tour?" at this question they both paused the game and turned to look at me with serious eyes. "Virat, we're leaving for tour after tomorrow." Sameer said. "What!?" I exclaimed jumping up.
"Yeah, I thought you already knew." Karan said calmly.
"NO, I didn't! And Manvi doesn't either! Oh god!" I said running my hands through my hair.
"Chill man, we're inviting Manvi and Jeevika tomorrow so we can all hang out on our last day together,"
Sameer started, "maybe you can tell Manvi how you feel than." As soon as he said that my jaw dropped.
"T-tell Manvi...what? I-I don't...um...uh I don't feel anything." I stuttered.
Karan rolled his eyes "Right." He said sarcastically. "Calm down man, we're going on tour after tomorrow
and nothing can change that.
Anyways it's only for 4 months than you'll be back with your girlfriend." Karan teased. I shook my head. Four months? FOUR MONTHS! I can't handle four months without Manvi. But maybe this is good for me.
Yeah, maybe being away from Manvi will make these feelings go away.
Maybe, this is what I need. "Come on Virat, you got to sleep early today." Sameer warned. I went to my room and stripped until I was naked. I slipped into bed still thinking about how this tour will be good for me. I will forget these feelings I have for Manvi. Whatever these feelings are they will go away. Maybe I'll even find another girl... all I know is these feelings have to go away.
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I know such a sad ending I gave but you guys are in for a shock and surprise the next update!
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