TwiNj OS || Bye

"Are you sure? I don't mind dropping you off at your house." Kunj said warily as it had gotten quite dark.

"Yeah, and you might not mind but my mother might." Twinkle answered with a smile.

Nodding his head, Kunj parked beside a nearby house and let his car sit idly. The dark blue digits on the clock located in the dashboard changed into 11:43 p.m. Soft music was playing through the speakers which filled the silence that was growing between them. Kunj hesitantly looked towards Twinkle. Was he supposed to say something? Should he thank her for accepting his invitation to go watch a movie and then catch dinner? Should he comment on the restaurant that she had picked out for them that night? What about their next meeting? Should he bring it up now or make plans for it later? If later, how much later? One hour? Two? Days?

He took a deep breath as his fingers tightened around the steering wheel.

What is the proper etiquette in dating? He doesn't want to appear as being desperate. He simply enjoys spending his time with her. And judging from the way Twinkle behaved today, it seemed as if she did too. Or was she simply being nice and didn't want to hurt his feelings? What is she thinking right now? Should he say something? Should he get out and open the door? Offer her a jacket? It has gotten a bit chilly now. Will she be able to find her way home? Well, obviously she knows she has to walk straight, but it has gotten so dark. Can she see?

"Twinkle," Kunj turned towards the passenger seat and saw that it was empty.

Looking outside, he saw Twinkle walking along the sidewalk with the flashlight from her phone showing her the way. Acting out of pure instinct, Kunj got out of the car and ran after her. As he reached her, he halted, unsure of what explanation to give for his drastic move.

"Kunj?" Twinkle asked, unsure of his motive.

"Uhh, I.. I just wanted to make sure you reached home safe." Kunj supplied, raking his hand through the back of his hair.

Twinkle gave him a tight smile and nodded her head. They walked in silence for a few moments, giving each other awkward glances in between.

"Do you want to say something?" Twinkle asked, looking up at him from underneath her lashes.

"Uhh," Kunj stammered, "Y-No..." He trailed off, unsure if he'll be able to stop if he started.

Twinkle gave him an uncertain look and directed her attention ahead.

"You know," Twinkle began hesitantly, "You don't have to be scared to say something to me. You can say whatever you want."

Kunj lowered his head, blushing.

"I have a lot to say but..." Twinkle looked up at him, "I don't want you to get bored or annoyed..." Kunj looked at her for a brief moment before averting his gaze.

"Kunj, I can never get bored with you." Twinkle replied looking intently at him.

The intensity with which Twinkle spoke the words, hit Kunj like a ton of bricks. The tension in the air had gotten so thick that for a brief moment it had become difficult for him to breathe. Heat had risen around his neck making him sweat a little despite the chilly air.

As they proceeded, Twinkle encouraged him once more to speak his mind.

"I.. I was wondering, if you would like to go out again, sometime. It doesn't have to be another movie and dinner," Kunj offered, "unless that's what you want to do because I'm totally fine with that. I don't want you to feel like I'm bossing you around by dictating what you should do and not do because, trust me, I'm not. I just want to spend some more time with you and if you prefer watching movies and eating dinner then I'm fine with that. But if you don't, then we can go bowling or clubbing, unless you don't like to party then we can totally cancel that. But if you do, then again, not judging you. I wouldn't possibly dare to judge you. I already know you're really beautiful and I don't mean that physically, which again, you are, but mentally, emotionally, internally, and by internally I don't mean your body, which is beautiful but I don't want you to think I'm lusting after you which I'm not truly, I just think you're really beautiful and I-"

"Kunj," Twinkle hushed him by pressing a finger to his lips. Looking deeply into his eyes she said, "Calm down." Stepping closer towards him, she interlocked her fingers with his. "You can take me wherever you want, and I'll be the happiest girl in the world." Her eyes went into a daze as she kept staring at him. "You don't have to worry about what I think of you Kunj. I can only think of the best of you and I know that your every thought of me holds the deepest respect and admiration. Just like mine do." Grinning, she added, "Now, don't you ever feel scared to talk to me again. Okay?"

Nodding his head with an equal grin, he said, "Okay."

"I think I'll go now," Twinkle said softly, still looking into his eyes, still holding onto his hand.

"Okay," Kunj gulped.

"Bye," She whispered.

"Bye," He whispered back.

They both still didn't let go.

"Bye," Twinkle repeated.

"Bye," Kunj echoed.

She took a step back, still holding onto his hand.

"Bye," She smiled.

"Bye," He smiled back.

She kept walking with his hand in hers; he began to follow. They continued until they reached the black iron gates. Twinkle's back hit the metal bars; Kunj invaded her space. With her hand in his, he picked it up and swung the gates open. They both entered, she with a daze, he, enamored.

"Bye," He whispered.

"Bye," She repeated.

He leaned his head down and closed his eyes. She too waited with a bated breath.

"Bye," He breathed out, his lips brushing against his.

"Bye," Her lips hitting his plump flesh more fully.

She grabbed the lapels of his collar and pulled him closer to herself while Kunj groaned.

"Bye," He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before he parted from her, running as far away from her presence.

Twinkle stood by the open gates, panting. Her hands were locked into a fist as she attempted to regain her composure.

Kunj was seated in the car, his fingers clenching the steering wheel tightly, as he took in deep breaths. He opened his eyes when he heard his phone's ringtone. Picking it up, his heart quickened.

It was Twinkle.