A&K OS - It was always about you... Last Part Pg 4 - Page 3

"Pat your back, Arnav Singh Raizada because you've done it." The sarcasm in Aman's voice didn't go unnoticed by Arnav. He had done it! He thought to himself and looked at the ground, not being able to meet Aman's glaring gaze. "What the hell did you think you were doing?"

"I was nervous, Aman. I blurted it out without a realization." He looked up to Aman, who maintained his glare at him.

"Do you think I should go and ask her?" His voice, almost vulnerable. Aman looked at his friend and his face suddenly softened. He was well aware of the depth of his best friend's love for her but today, he saw the sight which he almost hid from everyone, even him, his vulnerable sight. The pain when you know you're about to lose something reflected on his face and Aman didn't know whether he understood the depth of the love Arnav had for her.

"Arnav, go!" He ordered and within fraction of seconds, he saw Arnav make his way out the door but not before turning back to look at him. Aman nodded slightly in assurance.

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Arnav looked for her in the college corridor but didn't see her around. She is usually around here. He told himself before he saw a familiar figure near the stairs. He walked up to the stairs. "Shilpa?" Shilpa looked up and couldn't help the surprising look that covered her face. Arnav Singh Raizada! She gulped down the mere possibility of her imagination as she stood up to face him.

"Arnav? Hi!" She said, trying her best to keep a straight face.

"Hi! I was wondering if you've seen Khushi around." He tried his best to keep his tone strictly professional but it was his eyes that gave away the desperation that was missed in his tone.

It's about time! Shilpa thought as his brown eyes indicated the desperation.

"I'm sure you know where she goes when she's happy or upset." She stated as a matter of fact. Then it hit him. Creation room! He muttered an expletive under his breath for ignoring the obvious. Shilpa started to walk away but stopped when she reached a little far from him. She turned around to face him.

"By the way Arnav, I'm going to prom with Sid." Arnav recognised the well-too knowing smirk on her face. He gave his trademark half smile before nodding slightly. Shilpa winked before disappearing into the crowd of students in the corridor.

A couple of minutes later, Arnav found himself outside the auditorium. It's going to be perfect! He told himself before pushing the door inside.

A sight that greeted him left him speechless. It wasn't that he hadn't seen her dancing before but this was special. Dressed in white Anaarkali Chudidaar with her dupatta tied around her waist tightly, she looked divine. Heaven! His heart automatically whispered as he took unhurried steps towards her. It was the most beautiful sight he had ever witnessed. White looks perfect on her. He thought and made a mental note about gifting her something in white...

Unaware of the pair of eyes that were staring at her intensely, Khushi continued her passionate dance moves as her mind unwillingly thought back to all her encounters with Arnav. Memories! She whispered in her heart while an unknown series of tears steamed down her cheeks. She didn't realise! Her moves turned fast as if to stop his thoughts from coming into her mind.

Arnav watched her as she closed her eyes tightly, as if wanting to remove some thoughts off her mind. He, however, was unaware of her tears. He stood opposite her but she remained oblivious, while matching her feet to the rhythm of the music.

Before she knew, she twisted her foot and in a swift of a moment, she found herself in a pair of warm arms. It's him! Her heart said while her mind argued the opposite.

With her face buried between his chest and hands, she felt home. Her closed eyes remained intact while Arnav could only stare at the divine beauty in his arms. He had been wrong. She was much more than beautiful. Every feature of her face narrated a different story about her personality. Her closed eyes indicated the fear and the hope she felt while being in his arms. Her lips were trying to curve in a smile but her mind stopped them.

After an unmoved silent of few minutes, Khushi opened her eyes in fear as if, if she opened her eyes; the moment would be gone...

Her fear vanished as soon as the gorgeous sight greeted her. Arnav's heavenly smile overwhelmed her heart and she blinked couple of times to ensure it was reality.

"Ouch!" Arnav cried in a whisper, alarming Khushi who stood up the very instant.

"God! What's wrong, Arnav?" She asked him in a concern filled voice. Arnav looked up towards her slightly, trying to hold the smile that was threatening to break through her lips.

"You seem to have made the full proof plan on staying in my arms forever but I'm a mere human being. I can't hold you forever in that position. My arms hurt, you know." The smile turned into smirk as her cheeks turned deep shade of red.

"I'm sorry. I didn't realise." She quickly said, making Arnav's smirk go wider.

"I am well aware of the affect I have on girls." He arrogantly said, as he moved towards the table which was placed few steps away from where Khushi was standing.

"Arrogance much!"

"Consider it that way." He said and he pulled her towards him. A shiver ran down her spine as her upper body banged into his broad chest. His touch was warm yet sensuous. "Allow me to take you on a date, Khushi. I'd be honoured." His voice, just above a whisper. Khushi stared at him before she did the unexpected. She leaned forward and claimed his lips against hers in a deep passionate kiss. A startled Arnav by Khushi's bold move took couple of seconds before showering her with his passionate love in the form of a kiss...

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