The felicitation ceremony was over in some time with the students going off to their respective class rooms.
Avni and Neil got down the stage and went upto their gang which was waiting for them.
"Guys ! This calls in for a party... isn't it ?" Ali averted who was all excited about parties any given time.
"Ofcourse dude ! Come over to my place tonight... Mom dad are out and the whole mansion is for us !"
Neil gave back without giving a gap as he already had this plan even before Ali could ask him.
"Woah ! So it's a party cum sleepover I suppose...a well planned one ?" Rhea winked.
"Yup Rhea...! To add on...its a pool party babe "
Avni said enthusiastically which brought about huge smiles on all their faces.
"Cool then...I think right now we need to go to Our class... or else princi is gonna screw us !" DD cautioned them as he saw the principal approaching them.
"Run guys !" Kareena exclaimed as none of them really liked their principal who was always nagging about each thing.
But before they could run for their lives...the principal had already reached them.
"Ah so the whole team is here ! Good...anyways I wanted to talk to you guys" The principal said in a firm tone which made all the six remember their mischievous activities done wondering about which one she was going to blast them.
But they were sure they could manipulate her so the confidence on their face neve left !
"Hmm about what Ma'am ?" Avni enquired.
"Hmm...soo...baby... yes ! I'll come over " Avni had told it finally, nagging a bit though !
That was enough for Neil to get all excited and hugged her.
"Love you sweetheart!" He averred this not because she said yes but bcz he never missed a chance to express his love for her...
Yes, they were matured more than their age...both knew what was love! Inspite of being pampered rich kids they never behaved like the "Ameer baap ke bigde bache" types. Because they loved each other immensely since the age where they didn't even know that their feelings for each other was called "love"...at the innocent age of 8 years they had pure affection for one another which only grew with time.
While they were still embraced...there came their gang !
"Hey guys! Someone seem to be very happy...what happened? Tell us too..." DD had teased them.
Moving apart Avni and Neil exchanged cute glances.
"Nothing bro ! She said yes for Juliet's role"
Neil had lied to his friends for the first time. All the 6 of them never had any secrets...their lives were like open books to each other... But since it was some thing so intimate Neil didn't want Avni to feel embarrassed and had lied to them.
"Hmm hmm...fine then Miss Juliet...We knew that your Romeo would convince you..!" Rhea said confidently as her instinct was true.
The rest of the time they all spent discussing and planning regarding the play.
**Khanna Mansion* 6 30 Pm**
As promised Avni went along with her love after the school informing her mom about the pool party and the sleepover.
"Kaaka, you can park the car and leave for the day. Thanks." Neil never used to forget to thank his domestic helps whenever they did his work.
Both entered the vast hall, which was luxurious enough.
"Baby...go change and freshen up in your room. Shall meet at the poolside once your are done." Neil tapped her cheek and told.
Yes, Avni had a room in the Khanna mansion...Whenever she was at the Khanna's place she could use the room specially meant for her... so did Neil in the Mehta Mansion.
Avni and Neil's parents knew about their relationship and were too cool to let their children as they wished. But ofcourse with conditions of not hampering their upbringing and their respect which the both abided by religiously.
Avni left to her to freshen up and Neil left to his room after instructing his maid to serve them snacks and juice at the poolside.
**Poolside lawn* 7pm**
Neil wore shorts and a loose vest flaunting his biceps and was laundering around holding his glass of protein shake while Avni had entered wearing royal blue mini shorts and white tube top.
He was awestruck to see her...not that he hadn't seen her like this before but bcz he found her exquisitely stunning as she was walking upto him...her gait had captivated him...may be bcz of the rushing hormones and urge to kiss the very first time made him go flat for her...
"Baby...you look stunning!" Neil complimented her while rolling over his eye balls top to toe on her...
"Oh hoo...! You didn't tell this even when I won the title of "Miss Teen"... what's cooking in Mr Teen's naughty mind ha...?" Avni went forward and encircled her arms around his neck...just like preparing herself for the next moment...they were too close for the air to pass through their tender lips...but Neil surprised her by moving aback.
"Baby...like really ? Are we planning our first kiss ? Noo... it has to happen on its own...out of love, out of emotions..." Neil cupped her face and said... the guy who was all horny some moments back was lecturing about the kiss!
"Neil...are you okay ? God ! Under which tree did u sit and attain this enlightenment?! Hahaha..." Avni made fun of him as she heard him lecture her. She laughed like for good 2 minutes as she could not believe that her guy who was asking her for a kiss since noon was in no mood for it when she was ready.
While Neil kept gazing her and her hearty laugh.
Finally when she couldn't laugh more...she garnered some seriousness and said...
"You are correct my dear...these things aren't planned. They should happen...I'm so proud that I've found you as my soul mate... you thought I was really going to kiss you now ? I'm sorry but No... I just wanted to see and know...your intentions and your thoughts on our intimacy ! I knew... like I was 100% sure that you wouldn't kiss me now... see I was right !"
Avni said with a bright smile...triumph was seen on her face.
"Oh god! You mad girl...would you dump me had I kissed you...?!" Neil smirked to which her response was to run away from him playfully.
"Hahaha baby wait...don't run...it's slippery...!
Neil ran behind her as she started to play around the pool...
They both ran behind each other playing like kids to catch hold of one another...after some time of running and playing around both fell into the pool as it was too slippery...
Both dipped in the water and rose to find each other. Neil pulled her close...
"Don't you dare to test me and all...Your Romeo is as good as the original one...he can certainly give his life for you..." Neil said her while clutching her waist with his protective arms.
"Woah baby! Too cheesy line ha...! Try something better...hehehe" Avni couldn't stop laughing again and started to splash water at him while he did the same too.
While they were playing in the pool, there entered their friends clad in clothes perfect for a pool party.
"Woah woah! You guys already started your own party ha...?" Rhea gushed over seeing them play in the pool.
"Hey Rheee! Common...we were just..." Avni tried to explain but was interrupted mid way by Ali.
"Yeah ya... we know what you were just..." Ali smirked as he jumped into the pool splashing the water strides on his friends.
"Ali...!! God...this guy is never gonna learn manners ! Rhea exclaimed.
"Chill Rhea...now let's dive in..." DD averred as he pushed Rhea and Kareena into the pool and dived in next.
The squad six enjoyed the pool party with mocktails and music...playing with each other and laughing their hearts out.
When all the energy was down...they just lazed around the pool, while DD and Kareena swam together, Avneil were busy talking sweet nothings to each other... amidst all this...shocker to them was Rhea and Ali kissed !
The others looked at them awestruck...since these both never gelled along like how a guy and girl of their age do...they were always like the Tom and Jerry...but that day it was surely a miracle to see them kiss amidst the pool.
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