SNAP

Aditi froze, slowly turning away to see the woman holding her phone up, taking pictures of them in eachothers arms

She tried quickly to pull away when she heard him whisper in her ear

"You're not getting away from me that easily"

Zain wrapped both arms around her waist "Smile baby"

"Baby" she gasped, her heartbeat erratic at his proximity

The girl ran off after muttering a thanks, leaving the duo alone again

"Now we've done what our job has asked us to, we can talk"

Aditi pulled her hand away "I have nothing to say to you, this whole time you knew we danced together, yet you never told me, that just shows that this was all a game to you"

"Look Aditi I"

"No" she pointed at him, waving her hand in the space between them

"Whatever this was, is over"

"No, Aditi, you listen to me, you're being deceived, why can't you see that"

"You also deceived me Zain, you lied, you hid who you were, now im dating, you've suddenly decided to admit that it was you, why did it take for me to move on for you to admit it"

"I" he clenched his fists "Because I am a first class idiot and I am sorry, you cant be in a relationship anyway when we have to pretend to be in one" he crossed his arms

"Who are you to tell me what I can and cannot do, if I want to date someone else, I will"

"Fine, but you'll soon see he cant make you feel half the things I can"

Aditi smiled "You are correct"

Zain was taken back "Huh, I am, I mean of course I am" he replied, sure of himself

"I dont have a boyfriend, it's Nalini, she dressed up to prove a point, we found out three weeks ago it was you"

"So, you're telling me, all this time, that you have known who I am and didnt tell me, yet you shout at me for not telling you I knew" he huffed

"Uh, about that" she stared down at her wrist "Oh, would you look at the time, I have to go"

Zain eyed her wrist "You dont even have a watch on"

He stepped closer, making her step back "Oh Aditi, have I ever told you, I enjoy games, and now you're playing with fire"

He moved past her quickly, walking away with a smug smile on his face

XXX

The rumors of Aditi and Zain dating had managed to spread like fire

The entire cast had been continuously asking questions all day and finally after a phone call to Mahesh, the cast had relaxed a little

Zain smirked down at Aditi "So, my fake girlfriend"

She gulped, whenever he looked at her like that he always had something planned

"We obviously need our act to be convincing, so tonight, I think we should practice acting like a couple, knowing things about eachother"

That sounded harmless, but when Zain was involved, nothing was harmless

"Sure"

He smiled, he hadn't been expecting her to agree so quickly, but who was he to complain?

"See you later then" he paused "baby" he winked

Aditi coughed loudly, looking away

XXX

Aditi gazed up at Zain uncomfortably, she really wasnt sure what to expect while being at his house

She looked around "Nice place you've got"

He chuckled "Really Aditi, thats all you have to say"

"Well, what am I meant to say then"

He shrugged, "I dont know, just let me know how you feel"

"Me, I feel fine" her voice sounded like a squeaky mouse, she rolled her eyes

"Hm, you are fine" he longed out the e as he looked her up and down, making her blush

She slapped his arm "Zain, stop"

"What, you've got to get used to me flirting with you" he nudged her shoulder

The air changing as his eyes met hers again

Zain looked down at Aditi, he rested his hands on her hips

"Look me in the eye Aditi, this needs to be believable"

She looked up slowly, her breath hitching in her throat as he rubbed his stubble against her cheek

She closed her eyes fluttered close, her heart beat speeding up

She threw her head back as he pressed a kiss to her shoulder

"Zain, I"

"Shh, not now"

He picked up her hand, linking his fingers through hers, "Open your eyes" he husked

Her eyes darkened significantly, her breathing laboured

"If someone asks you why you were drawn to dating me, what would you say"

"You uh" she stopped, swallowing "It was like an undeniable force, constantly drawing me in, I had no say in falling for you, I just did"

"I like that" he smiled "I would say, although I noticed your physical beauty at first, it wasnt long till I realised the beautiful person you were inside, that's what drew me in"

He rubbed his thumb across her cheek, his hand rubbing her back

"Kiss me Aditi, like im yours"

"But"

"We need to make this believable right"

"Yeah, right" she knew this was just practice, but it didnt feel like just that to her right now

She cupped his cheek, leaning up, she pressed her lips to his

He dipped her slightly, his arm strong around her waist as he kissed her back, she stood up on her tiptoes, pulling him impossibly closer

"I think we need more practice" he suggested

"I agree" she whispered, then they were kissing again, like it was natural, like it was meant to be

It dawned on them both that this was more than an act now, but neither of them wanted to think on the consequences of falling for their co-star, especially not when it felt this good

When it felt this right

Hey! This was written in a rush along with several others, just because I wanted to get the update up quickly as I have revision to do, so from now on updates may be a lot later

Apologies for the cliffhanger!