Shakshi's Pov

I stirred to the bright sunrays hitting my eyes from the window. I rubbed my sleepy eyes just to find him spooning me from behind. I turned to face him, his arm still protectively circled around me. I thought he would wake up due to my actions, but no! His grip only got tighten, pulling me to his chest. I took this moment to admire 'my arrogant idiot' in his child mode!

His black hair was now all ruffled which would be always combed in a perfect sleek. His lips slightly parted, his eyes closed and his nose flarring a little with his slight snoring. His chest heaving peacefully with his breathing. I traced the veins bulging in his arm, tightening around me.

And some thought popped up in my mind - kiss him, Shakshi! I don't know, maybe its because my senses are slow in the morning! I knew, that he is mine, that I can have him in all my ways, but the only problem is that, I lack such courage to do those things when he is awake. He is dominating most of, no, all of the times actually. And I'm not complaining!

I took a deep breathe and gathered all the confidence in me and extended my neck and tilted my head up to meet his lips. I did this very slow not to wake him, then it would end up as my lifetime embrassement! I gently pressed my lips to his and pecked it twice. I squealed in my mind as if I won a medal. God!!! Shakshi, what are you doing?!? All because of this man... He is pushing me to do things which I thought I would never do in my life!!

I checked him again and he was just still. I let my breath out, which I didn't aware of holding for a while. Then, his alarm started ringing which gave me a mild attack. I secretly thanked god, that it didn't went up a minute ago! I fastly shut my eyes and pretent as if I am sleeping. His hand tapped the alarm's head! My heart was pounding in my ribcage.

His fingers gently caressed my cheek and he placed a kiss on top of my head.

"Shakshi..." his morning raspy voice is one of my favourites about him.

"Hmmm..." I stirred like I'm sleeping.

I really suck at this acting field!

"Sweet pie! Wake up. We need to go to college.. Its 8 already." he gave me a kiss again and got up from bed.

Kissing me is always easy for him unlike me. Boyish things, maybe!!

He went to the restroom soon I heard the shower on. I thought we would have day off today, but whom am I kidding, Mr. Perfect?! No way. I sighed and remove the covers over me and got down the bed. I went to the guest restroom and used a new toothbrush found in a drawyer.

I wiped the water after washing my face with the towel and entered his room to ask about my dress. I should go to my apartment. I opened the door without knocking and regretted it.

He was standing there in front of the mirror with a white towel drapped around his low waist. Water drops slidding down his back from his wet hair. He was applying after shave gel to his face. My gaze then fall on the mirror which traced up his toned chest and then his face, his lips mischeviously smirking at me.

Busted!!

"Enjoying the view?" he chuckled.

"Huh! Th-at.." I hastly averted my eyes , my lips are dry unable to form the words. I took a deep breathe and let out calming myself.

He turned around facing me with his arms crossed. Don't he have any shame? Yeah! Right! Why should he? when your cheeks turned into tomato red seeing him! He is clearly enjoying this. Come on, Shakshi! Don't let him win that easily!

"I need to go to my place. I don't have my dresses to wear for the college." I said as if his self didn't affect me!

He simply walked past me but made sure his arm arm brushes my side. The cool water droplets spread on my sleeve started stirring something inside me. I heard him opening the wardrobe across the room.

"I think this would do!" his voice dragged me back to reality.

I turned to see brand new different coloured kurthis, tops, sandals, patiyalas, handbags and some makeup items even! Seriously?

"What's all this?" I pointed themas if I have no idea but secretly enjoyed his care, asusal!

"Dresses, whatelse! Wear this for now. We will shop according to your likings later. Its getting late." not letting down his pride!

"You bought all these?" I bit my lip to control smiling.

"No... My Great Great grandmother did!"

"Say thanks to her then." I laughed.

He rolled his eyes at me.

"By the way, I am going to get dressed. You can stay here laughing,....... And I don't mind!" saying the last line in seductive voice making all the air to rush out of my lungs.

I shut my mouth and turned to skim around the dresses arranged neatly in hangers. He keeps things beautifully. I like it.

"Wear the red one!" he said standing behind.

I know he likes red colour. Actually I was going to choose the red tops anyways. I pulled it from the hanger and run to the guest room without giving him a glance, but felt his eyes on me all the time!

When I stepped out after showering and getting ready, he was already sitting in the sofa checking his watch.
I rolled my eyes and closed the door behind me. It was 8:30. Can't he give me 30 minutes? Hello, Mr. Puntual, Thank god that you got me, mostly girls took hours, only god knows how long?!?

I went and stood infront of him. He huffed and handed me a box with sandwiches and stood towering me, buttoning his coat. When did he prepared this? I inhaled his colonge. Nice choice, Mr. Gentleman!

"Its late already!" he marched to the door without even looking me.

But I was expecting a compliment for my looks. Fine! I followed him to the car.

"Eat!" he said after buckling my seatbelt.

"I am not hungry no.."

"Just eat it!" he cut me off.

I don't want to ruin my mood and atleast not in the morning. So I started to took small bites. We drove in silence but the ride was quite fast and reached the college by 9.

"I can skip the first hour lecture, it has been already started." I said collecting my books from the dashboard.

"Its just Sharath's. He won't mind when I drop you to class."

He will never change his mind on things he planned to. No point in arguing, just my energy will be wasted. I sighed and about to get down from the car.

"And, wait..." he reached for the band in my ponytail and removed it.

"Pttsh, What are yo..."

"It makes me want to pull you and kiss your neck when you tied your hair high." he cut me off again.

How can he manage to say such things keeping his face neutral when my jaw was droping down!

I scoffed and opened the door.

"And... You look beautiful!" he said simply getting down the other side leaving me speechless.

I grinned like a fool and followed him. I was literally running to match his long strides. When we reached the lecture hall, Dr. Sharath was taking his class.

"I can go myself. I'm not a kid."said as I don't want unwanted attention on us, which he never listened.

"Dr. Sharath, its little late! Hope you don't mind!" he said in a firm tone after a slight knock.

Its more like a demand rather an excuse. His typical self! I partly hiding behind him, feeling the eyes of my whole class at me right now. Mostly jealousy!

"Definitely not. Get in, Shakshi!" Dr. Sharath said with his asusual kindness.

I rolled my eyes at Pratvik and walked past him.

"Meet you in the lunch." he said but gripped my hand and continued which gave me a coronary "And... I hope you didn't mind my morning breath while kissing me today!" he wishpered and turned around his heels and left.

I was stoned there. My eyes were wide in shock. Shit!!! He knows it? God how am I suppose to face him again.

Darn! Darn! Darn!!

"Shakshi, Shakshi..." Dr. Sharath brought me out my nightmare.

"You okay? Please go to your seat!" he said with concern.

My whole body was in fire. I'm sweating even in this air conditioned hall. My legs are trembling. He got such an effect on me, and I will never used to his shock and surprises even after years.

I found Varun sitting there, his gaze boring sharp into me. Oh no! Ari!

I rushed to him and sat beside him which he responded by moving a little away from me. I sighed.

"How is Ari?" I lowered my voice.

"Why do you care?" he shoot up.

"Stop this already Varun. I know I was not there with her when she needed me the most. But it was not my fault! I got my own issues. It was Prat.." I closed my mouth before uttering his name.

"Pratvik? Yes, he is everything for you now. But don't forget your friend when she suported for you in the past."

"Enough Varun! Why do I need to explain these to you? I will talk with Ari. And thank you so much for being with her." I gritted my teeth.

"Its just because your lover requested and begged me in his knees!" he laughed.

I slapped him and stormed out of the class.

I don't know why I got mad. I just can't tolerate someone, I mean anyone, defaming my Pratvik! I went to the Girls room and splashed the water reeatedly over my face.

He requested Varun? I still can't believe this. I mean, what is the need? Why do he care me this much? I am getting close to him to this point where I no longer have a choice, like I don't wish to leave him or something. But I want him all my life! And what if he hates me and dump me just like my father? No! Pratvik is different. But still...

I washed my face again and calmed myself sitting on a chair. I pulled my phone to check the message I recieved.

Varun: I'm sorry! Where are you?

I ignored it. How dare he speaks to me like that? And especially about my Pratvik!

I walk upstairs to Ari. I knocked and entered in. She was looking better now. The contusions were gone and her face was lively atleast. Guilt washed allover me when I saw her!

I hung my head low and took slow steps towards her. I whispered Sorry standing near her not able to see her in eyes! A tear slipped from my eye and fell on her hand placed on bed.

"I didn't expect this from you!" her voice was low.

"I'm so sorry! Ari... I was..."

"No sorry between friends, only hugs are permitted!" she pulled me towards her and I engulfed her in a bear hug.

No wonder Ari is being my all time best friend!

She flinched a little and I immediately sar back to check whether I hurt her. But she just winked at me and I slapped slightly at her arm.

"Ari... I should had been with you! But, that day my father showed up..."

"I knew Sweetheart! Dr. Pratvik told me yesterday in phone. He cares you a lot. Huh?"She gently wiped my tears.

Surprise again! My Pratvik!!!

"I'm sorry about Stefan!"

"You don't have to!" she said the entire story.

I can't digest the fact that Stefan was just like everyone. I once envied their love even. This made my fear to increase on Pratvik.

Her phone rang. It was Varun. She took and spoke that I am here and everything was alright and hung up.

"Is Varun is being harsh on you lately?" she asked placing her hand on mine.

"I don't know." I really don't want to discuss about it.

"He just can't accept that you love Pratvik. He got feelings for you Shags! "

'He is just a friend, Ari. And thats not the issue. He was mad, because he thinks that I will leave my friends for Pratvik."

"Exactly! He is just insecure. Everything will be alright when time passes!"

Ari is really something. She is adopting her life to every situation and thriving high even in tsunami waves. Her hope and positive attitude was astonishing me. I adore this strong woman!

"Yes. Time will heal everything!"

I heard a knock at the door and it opened revealing, none other than, Mr. Lovegod!

I turned my face from him. I was mad at him, he is the reason for everything but the fact is to hide my embrassement!

"How are you Arica?" his footsteps echoing the room.

"Fine sir." Ari replied with a knowing smile.

"Did you had your breakfast and meds?"

"Yes sir, I had!"

"Is your friend alright?" he is now standing behind me.

"I am not sure sir!" she smirked at me and I rolled my eyes at her.

"Then I have to do something on that! I hope you don't mind if I steal your friend for a minute or two."

"Not at all, sir!" she winked playfully at me.

"Ms. Angrybird, can you please come with me!" he gently tugged my arm.

I ducked his hand and stormed outside the room.

"She is really a high maintainance, Isn't she, sir?" I heard Ari saying it.

"But I love maintaining her!" he chuckled and came running after me.

"Shakshi.... Shakshi wait!"

A nurse was seeing us and glaring at me. Will this ever end?

I turned around at him, hands on my hips.

"Do you spy me all the time?"

"Sharath called me. I just missed the scene when that chocolate boy got slapped!" he chuckled.

I rolled my eyes and started walking away from him.

"Shakshi... Where are you going?" he managed to reach me and pull my arm towards him, halting me.

"Leave me. Doctor! Who gave you permission to touch me? Its harassment!" I said in low voice!

I have no particular strong reason to fight with him. Just trying to avoid him, because of my morning horniness!

"If so Miss, then what was that you did it on my lips this morning?" he bent down and whispered in my ears with his lips brushing my ear with his each words sending sparkles allover me.

I closed my eyes tightly, my toes curling, my nails are digging in my palms. Anyone can see the colour of my dress painted on my cheek now! He closed the gap between us from behind. I embraced myself for his love games. I was expecting his hands pulling my waist towards him and kissing my neck or something... But he snapped his fingers at my face!

"Sorry dear, We are in the hospital." and walked past me leaving me frozen there!

Seriously?

You will pay for this! I can see you are having a great time enjoying your effect on me.

Now its my turn, darling!

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