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Chapter 10
Me And Jock? So Not Happening!
"So... why are we still going to the place then? I mean Jeevika's behind us 'trying to be friends'. That doesn't mean we have to," I said, breaking the awkward silent. The thought that Virat was just doing this for Jeevika nagged me. Of course! What was I thinking? That Virat, the jock, liked the Nerd Maanvi and that's why he was so adamant on annoying her and following her? Heck no. Not that I even cared about him liking me.
"Wait, Peaches. You think I'm doing this for Jeevs?" He asked, his voice soft and gentle. I never knew Virat was capable of sounding like that.
"That's what you said, didn't you?" I replied back. So what he meant was he wasn't doing it for Jeevika? Yeah right. I so believe him. Sarcasm again, people!
"I did but I wouldn't have agreed if you didn't intrigue me. First encounter, remember? I don't know any girl who said that she had seen better looking guys than me. Not to mention, it was the first time a girl even acted like that with me. Usually, they all go lovey-dovey in front of me. Not you, though. So yes, you're an interesting person and I would like to know more about you. As I said, you're not like other girls. You're something else," he finished off with a smile. The dimple smile. Oh I could just melt right then and there! However, I felt annoyed. This was the second time he had used, I quote, 'You're something else' and I was irritated. What the hell was 'something else'?
"Something else? Care to enlighten me?" I asked. He just shook his head with a laugh. And what did he mean by 'interesting'? Was I some book he thought was interesting?
"Well, we're here!" He said. I looked outside and my jaw dropped. It was so beautiful! The car was parked in a place surrounded by trees and just in front was a small waterfall and a lake. Wow! There were different flowers growing there and as soon as I got out of the car, the flowery smell hit my nose. Birds were chirping around and I felt my lips twitch into a smile.
"This is... Wow!" I said breathlessly. Virat was standing a few inches beside me and even from that distance I could smell his usual scent. Was is bad that I liked to smell him? Silly me. Virat walked forward, his shoulder brushing against mine which sent electric currents inside my body. What the hell was happening to me? Right, I was being a stupid teenager girl.
"I used to come here a lot but then I stopped visiting. I still come but not as much as I used to," he said, admiring the view. I couldn't help but give a stupid grin. It felt good to know more about him. Now this side of his was much better than the jerk one. He was a mystery, yes. Was I going to solve this mystery? Maybe. So why then did I dislike him? Was there any reason to do so? Yes, he was a big time player and a jerk. But was that all he was? He was good, kind, he cared for others... who exactly was he?
"So are we just trying to be friends because of Jeevika or do you think we're doing it for ourselves too?" I couldn't help but ask. He looked at me, a bit surprised by my sudden burst. Great. I embarrassed myself all over again. As if on cue, heat rushed up to my cheeks and I'm pretty sure I looked like a tomato then.
"For ourselves too. I think we could try to stop annoying the heck out of each other and just be friends," he said. "By the way, you look cute when you blush." That sure didn't help the blush on my cheeks. Why, oh why? Winking at me, he sat down under a large tree and patted the grass beside him. I sat down, trying to keep a considerable distance from him.
"Yes, I guess we could."
We smiled at each other, just like idiots. But it felt good and maybe for the first time I didn't feel like disliking him.
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8:00 P.M. That's what the time was. We spent hours and hours goofing around in the mall afterwards. Little did I know that I had 10 messages and 30 missed calls on my phone. And who were they from? Mum and Neil. I was officially dead. Facing Mum's wrath is worse than dying because of a gun shot. No, I'm not exaggerating.
"Bye," I almost squeaked when Virat and I got out of the car. He gave me a reassuring smile before opening the door to his home. He didn't know Mum. She was an angel in front of him. Oh only Neil and I knew how much of an angel she actually was. I took a deep breath and opened the door quietly. It creaked a bit but didn't make much sound. I tip-toed to the stairs but just as I was about to take another one, someone's presence alerted me. My head turned and I gulped. Standing there was my more than angry mother.
"Did you think you would get out without being punished, young lady?" She asked, her voice calm, yet it was not tough to notice the anger behind it. Neil came trotting towards us and flashed me an evil smirk. I glared at him but it didn't help in the situation I was in.
"Hey, Mom. Neil," I said with a small voice, hoping I would be able to escape. Mum sighed, her anger vanishing. I was taken aback and so was Neil. Mum NEVER did that. She never let us go in situations like this. I blinked at her, perplexed.
"I knew you would do that sooner or later. You were too goody goody anyways. So, I'll let you go just this once," she said. I fist-pumped into the air, grinning from ear to ear. "But, you have to do the dishes for the next two days as punishment for not answering the phone calls and messages. Do you know how worried we were?"
Without thinking, I flung my arms around her neck tightly. "Mum you're the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
I was just about to leave when Mum stopped me and I gave her a questioning look. Neil's lips twitched into a smirk again. "You have loads to tell me about Virat and your date tomorrow," she said, winking and letting go of my hand. Neil snickered behind her, while I just gaped. What? A date? Did she think Virat and I had a thing going on? Oh god, save me from hell.
"It wasn't a date," I said, bluntly. She gave a teasing look and I sighed in relief. She was just teasing me.
"Sure it wasn't," Neil said. I gave him another one of my favourite glares.
"You and Virat would make a cute couple," Mum said, as my jaw dropped.
"No they wouldn't," Neil growled, angrily. Of course, he was my over protective brother. How could I even forget? I rolled my eyes but then snapped my head back to Mum.
"Me and Jock? Not happening!" I said, before walking up to my room.
This surely was one heck of a day!
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Author's Note
Hey awesome people!!
I'm extremely sorry for the short update and also for not being able to reply to all of the comments. Thanks a million for all the likes and comments :)
So, I know you guys already want VirMan to be together because even I would've wanted that had I been the reader. I guess I have some explaining to do. I'm just warning you that VirMan won't be together any time soon. I'm sorry for disappointing you guys but I just didn't want to rush things. In my other stories VirMan start developing feelings for each other at a very early stage and I wanted this one to be different because I know you can't start liking someone you hate so quick. They have to be friends first, get to know each other and maybe then fall in love. That, in no way, means that there won't be VirMan scenes because this story is about them. How can I not include their scenes? You'll just have to wait for it... like a lot. And.. haven't you heard, sabar ka fal meetha hota hai? LOL, is it sabra or sabar? :P
Anyway, have a nice day :)
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Stella
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