Parth was lost in thoughts as Vibha held him wrapped around her arms, he didn't want to let go of her. His hurt hand didn't matter, nothing in the whole wide world mattered. She was relieved that she had put an end to his misery and she herself was feeling happy to be in his warm embrace... She then remembered that his hand was bleeding away and also that someone could come looking for them. She slowly tried to pull away and he sensed this, he tried to resist...
Vibha - Parth...
Parth - Shhh.
Vibha - Parth, tumhe first aid ki zaroorat hai...
Parth - I'm okay.
Vibha - Nahi Parth... (she liked saying his name over and over again)
Parth - Shhh.
She pulled away from him and he knew she wouldn't take no for an answer.
Vibha - Chalo Parth (she started walking away and then sensed Parth wasn't coming along so stopped and turned around, and looked at him) Parth!
Parth - (looked at her and with a smile started walking towards her) Yes Maam (he felt odd addressing her as Maam as he wanted to call her by her name... but habit and circumstance made him do otherwise)
She smiled as he walked towards her, but he then stopped and tried to move her strands of hair from her face, while she stared at him... She wanted to get lost in his eyes, but knew she couldn't let things get out of control... She held him by his hand and started walking towards the medical hall. As she opened the doors of the hall, she let go of his hand and he kept looking at her.
Vibha - Parth, yaha baith jao...
He obeyed, he sat right where she asked him to and waited while she got medicines. As she laid the box of medicines next to him, and opened a bottle of spirit to clean his hand, he kept getting lost in her beauty, her simplicity... She tried to avoid looking into his eyes as she wanted to take care of his hand, and she blamed herself for it. As the antiseptic hit his cuts, he winced a little but also sported a faint smile across his face. He gently raised his other hand and gently caressed her hair. He wanted her to look at him and feel the emotion, soak in the moment... She couldn't help but notice his face which beamed with happiness and hope. She smiled at him but also wanted to scold him for hurting his hand. Her eyes were starting to water, as she felt the pain of his hurt hand.
Vibha - (she looked into his eyes) Parth phir kabhi bhi aise mat karna...
Parth slowly moved his fingers from her hair to her cheeks and gently touched the skin of her soft blushed cheek... He gently nodded signalling her to not be sad. She smiled and as she finished taking out the splinters and bandaged his palm after putting the ointment, she wondered what the next day would bring for both of them. She was happy but she was anxious as well. He was a student, so the responsibility fell on her as a teacher to not stray. He didn't care for anyone else, but he did have the thought of not disappointing his Mom. There was a slight tension on his face as his happiness seemed to fade away with each passing thought and she awkwardly got up. He looked at his palm that caressed her face just a moment ago, he was confused and kept looking at his palm. She was also uncomfortable, so she quickly grabbed the medical box and walked to the cupboard to put it away. Just as she was about to close it, she felt his hand on her shoulder. He turned her towards him and gave her a hug. This brought some sense of calm to his restless mind, but it did not bring peace to her worrying thoughts.
Just then she hears someone coming and quickly let go of him. She whispered that someone was coming and he quickly went away from her...
Parth - Thank you Maam...
Vibha - Huh?
Parth - Patti ke liye... I'll go have dinner now
Vibha - (saw Kamini Maam standing right there) Okay Parth.
As Parth started walking away, Kamini Maam asked her what happened, to which she replied that he got hurt so she did first aid. Kamini Maam nods and then leaves behind Parth. Vibha heaves a sigh of relief. Vibha follows them to the Mess to eat dinner. Parth and Vibha are side by side just as they are helping themselves to the food, and both look at each other quickly, not to make it too obvious. Vibha thanks God for saving her from Kamini Maam in the Medical Hall.
As Parth sits to eat with other students, he can't help but keep looking at Vibha Maam. Vibha notices this and doesn't want anyone to find out so she ignores looking in his direction and he gets a little sad seeing she didn't even look up at him even once. And just as everyone finishes and heads to the room, Vibha says she will check the girls room and heads out so that she can avoid Parth. Parth wonders why Vibha left so abruptly, without seeing him.
Vibha has a restless night as she wonders what to do, she is torn between looking into Parth's eyes and getting lost, letting him take care of her, and do everything that she expects the guy she loves to do for her, and on the other hand to put an end to things which may not have a future. But what about the sweet feeling she gets when she is with him, her heart just didn't want to resonate with the logic of the mind! Parth meanwhile made himself believe that today was the start to all things sweet, and that he finally felt something for someone after all these years, and that it was the most wonderful feeling of them all! He thought tomorrow would be a new day, with a new start to his emotional life...
Parth wakes up in the morning with a big smile on his face, ready to start a beautiful day, and eagerly waits to see the face that brings much happiness to his heart and peace to his mind. As he puts on his uniform, he gets flashbacks of his proximity with Vibha and they way she hugged him after he hurt his hand, they way she took care of it in the medical hall. Meanwhile, Vibha is tensed, but she also gets flashbacks of how Parth held her while she was putting the medicines away and then wrapped his strong arms around her in a warm embrace.
Parth notices Vibha during breakfast in the mess, walking in the corridors between the classes, passing by the library on his way to sports class... He was happy as she looked back at him each time and smiled... She wanted to be nice to him as she liked being around him and thought it best to make him understand that things couldn't be... As being cold would only make him angry and he could hurt himself more...
He keeps wondering when he will get a chance to go see her. He tries to pop in to the library after the sports class, however, there are a few other students in the library so he notices Vibha there and she looks up at him and gently nods at her, signalling him to not make conversation. He tries to linger around pretending to look for books, but since no one leaves, Vibha gets up and leaves, in order to avoid any awkward moments, or risking anyone finding anything out.
He gets sad and wishes he could follow her but he has to go for the next class and it seems like a never ending circle of classes for him. He wants to do well at school, get good grades and make his mother proud. He tries do concentrate in each and every class, but the thought of Vibha constantly keeps his mind wandering from what must be his focus. He thinks that he can only wade these thoughts off if he gets some alone time with her everyday. He knows it doesn't feel completely right, but it just feels so good and he doesn't want to let go of that feeling.
Soon it is night time, and everyone is having dinner. While he is taking his food, Vibha comes close to him.
Vibha - (gently whispers as no one is around them) Parth... Library...
Parth - (looks up at her) Huh?
Vibha - (whispers again) Sh... Dinner ke baad...
Parth - (gently nods) Hmm...
Vibha then quickly had her dinner and leaves. Meanwhile, Parth quickly eats something as just as he is about to leave, Utkarsh asks him why he's leaving so quickly, he answers that he's finished eating, and he says he hardly ate anything, to which Parth replies he wasn't too hungry. He leaves as he is anxious to meet Vibha.
He runs to the library and sees the lights off, so quietly enters and stealthily looks everywhere. And a hand comes out from behind one of the book shelves, and pulls him in. He's surprised, and then he sees Vibha's face and he gives a soft smile. She wants to talk to him, but she is mesmerised by his face, his innocent eyes and his smile. As she looks deep into his eyes, he looks at her with equal affection and gently runs his fingers through her hair. He tries to lean in to get close to her and she thinks he's about to kiss her so she closes her eyes. He sees this and smiles and he goes close to her and pauses for a second, and then hugs her. She smiles softly and hugs him back.
Parth - Apko pata hai, maine aaj apko bahut miss kiya...
Vibha - Hmm... maine bhi (stops suddenly)
Parth - Really?
Vibha - Haa... mera matlab hai nahi... woh...
Parth - (slowly pulls her away from the embrace, but still holds her close, and looks into her eyes) Kya?
Vibha - Nahi...
Parth - Haa...
Vibha - Woh Parth... Main soch rahi thi...
Parth - Aap bahut sochti hi, hai na? (smiles gently)
Vibha - I'm serious Parth...
Parth - (keeps a finger on his lips to signal he will be quiet and listen) Hmm...
Vibha - (she gently removes his finger from his lips and he holds her hand) Parth... (her voice trembles)
He leans in close and she is unable to say anything yet again, and as he is about to plant a kiss on her rosy cheeks, she feels his breath on her cheeks and opens her eyes, and gently whispers that they should go. He gives a faint crooked smile, and nods. As she starts to walk, he holds her hand, and she looks back at him and looks down at her his hand and signals him to let go, he stares at her for a few seconds and then lets go. She wishes she could get lost in his arms, or keep holding his hand...
This part complete, next part will come up on demand!)