SS: New Beginnings

*This is a sequel to my OS "Confessions".

Link to confessions https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/fan-fictions/2941402/os-confessions-part-1-part-2-and-part-3-complete

Part 1

Arnav felt complete in Khushi's arms. So did Khushi in his. They broke apart after what seemed like an eternity and looked into each other's eyes feeling perfectly content as they were; like they were old and wrinkled and seen and battled and won over everything that life had thrown at them, like all their dreams had been fulfilled.

***

She is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. How could I have been so foolish as to refuse her? I've wasted so much time.

Arnav : (inquisitively looking at Khushi) What is it?

Khushi : (confused) What? Nothing.

Arnav : (sternly) I can see it in your eyes, Khushi. What is it that is bothering you? Why are you hesitating? Tell me. (Pleadingly) Please.

Khushi : (waits a moment, hesitatant) It's not something bothering me. It's just something I want. I'm just not sure if it would be alright.

Arnav : (impatient) Khushi, anything you want, just tell me. Nothing you ask can be too much. You can tell me anything. I promise I won't get mad. Go ahead please.

Khushi : (tentative) Okay. It's just... I just... (Arnav nods encouragement) I was just wondering if we could go back home tomorrow night and spend the day here.

Arnav : (smiles) I told you, Khushi, anything you wish. I'll inform at home.

Khushi : (worried) But what will you tell them we are doing here? I mean, you told them you would be here only one night on urgent business...

Arnav : You don't have to worry about that. I've done these kinds of things enough times. I know what excuse is to be given. But, what do you want to do staying here?

Khushi : (naughty smile in place) That, I'll tell you tomorrow morning right after breakfast. Right now, I'm sleepy.

Arnav : (Thinking "She's truly mad. Haha After breakfast. Oh well...")Let's go to our room then. Come.

***

It can be very safely said that there was no sleeping done for a long time after reaching their room due to an 'argument' over the sleeping arrangements.

Arnav : Khushi, you take the bed. I'll take the couch.

Khushi : No. I want to sleep outside.

Arnav : (flabbergasted) WHAT?! Outside? Why?

Khushi : (innocently) What why? I want to sleep there, in the balcony, under the stars.

Arnav : (incredulous) You have a nice, comfortable, warm bed right there and staring at you. Why do you want to sleep in the balcony?

Khushi : (impatient) I just told you I want to sleep under the stars.

Arnav : But...

Khushi : Keep your buts with you. You can sleep on the bed but I am sleeping under the stars tonight, and you won't stop me. (Pleadingly) Arnavji, please understand. I want to feel their blessings over me. For this new beginning in our lives. Please...

Arnav : (Conceding to Khushi's demands) Okay. Fine. But I am sleeping outside with you.

Soon, a mattress was laid out in the balcony under the starlit sky. Arnav and Khushi had taken to resting on extreme ends of the mattress, but the morning sun found them in each other's arms.