Flashback continues...
The next day Sonakshi came to college with a bad mood. She was extremely frustrated with Dev for the stunt he pulled at her house the day before. How dare he give her a heart attack?
Once she entered her classroom, she spotted a 'good morning' note, pasted on the top of her desk. By now, she didn't have to be told twice about who did that chore. It was obviously, Dev. He was such a sweet but annoying idiot, she mumbled to herself.
Sona's POV
When I left the classroom, Jatin came running towards me.
"Sona!!! What happened yaar? You know what? I finally got Pooja's number!" he gave me his signature wink. I gawked at him as he continued to talk about my friend.
"Jatin! Oh my god, you are unbelievable. I can't believe that I am giving you advices on how to impress my friend. Seriously? Do you know that Pooja is a straightforward person and.... Just look at you! You can't even act serious for a moment!" I told him while laughing.
"Oh, shut up. I know how I will deal with her. Anyways forget about me and tell me about what happened in the library! I am sure something is cooking between Dev and you right? Right? Right? Right?" he asked with excitement.
I immediately stiffened at his question. A slow blush crept up my cheeks as I recalled the entire moment in the library.
"Jatin please... I am not in the mood for all this-"
"Okay, at least tell me about the bet yaar. Please, please, please..." he pouted and walked with me to match my lightening-speed.
I pulled his cheeks and told him, "Awww I guess you won't know about it at all..." and started running when I suddenly collided with a hard chest. It was none other Dev! He held me by my waist securely and prevented me from falling on the floor. I didn't know why I always had to face him in such situations. His face contained a serious expression while Jatin was still laughing behind me.
Before both of them could say anything I untangled myself from Dev and walked away from that place. I felt my whole body burning with the heat in places which he held me. Gosh... how embarrassing could this get?
After that incident, I didn't think much about Dev for the rest of the day.
"Sona, so at least tell me now. What's the bet about?" Pooja asked me for the hundredth time, during the lecture.
I didn't know how long I was going to keep everyone in the dark. Moreover, Dev's confession gave me lots of pressure on what has to be done. I didn't know how to deal with so many new emotions. I just told Pooja that it was nothing serious, but from my expressions, she understood that I was not comfortable about sharing anything with her. Hence, after some time she stopped asking me too.
After finishing the mind-draining physics lecture, I came out of the class telling Pooja that I needed some time alone. However, I didn't realise that walking alone, was my worst mistake.
I came to the backyard in the college, and found that the place was extremely quiet. I looked around but couldn't find any students there. Maybe I can sit down and relax at this place, I thought. After all, some lone time was what I needed.
Before I took a step ahead, a heard a rough voice calling me.
"Hey beautiful, what brings you here?" a guy asked. I flinched and turned around in panic. Instantly, my hands flew to my chest to calm my erratic heartbeat.
He looked like a gangster. No doubt, he was not here on a good intention. His looks gave me creeps and I regretted my decision of walking alone in the campus. Especially being a new student, I should have at least brought a company with me. My mind went blank and I didn't know what to do to save myself. I immediately looked around and realised that even if I screamed, no one would help me.
I tried to act smart and cool. I slowly moved away and answered him.
"Hi, actually I was looking for my friend here... Guess she went somewhere else. Sorry..." I casually tried to move away.
I didn't know why I apologised but after that sentence, I saw an evil grin adorning his face.
"Okayyyyy, let me help you find your frrrienndd..." he slurred and moved forward. My eyes widened in fear as I somehow figured out his motive.
"N-no, its okay." I was quick to say. However, he still came near me, making my eyes widen.
"Come on ladyyyyy" he dragged his words.
"Nooo...please leave me.." I struggled as he caught my wrist and brought me closer to his chest. I was disgusted and started to battle with him. I could smell alcohol from his breath. Obviously him being stronger than me, he pushed me down on the grass, making me lay flat on my back. In no time, he was already hovering above me.
I fought my urge to vomit as he slowly touched my neck. My eyes started to blur with tears as he started his sickening assaults. My hands flew n all directions to do whatever they could. But nothing stopped his actions. I felt emotionally drawn and pained.
As his face started to inch closer, I closed my eyes shut in revulsion. The next moment, I heard a loud thud as the weight on top of me disappeared.
Opening my eyes, I saw a furious looking Dev strangling that guy on the other side of the grass. He kept on punching that guy until I screamed. The guy landed on the floor unconscious. I panicked and strode towards Dev. He did not spare me a glance and kept holding the guy's neck.
"Leave him..." I said with stammering voice. I was so scared that I didn't even know what I should do. Seeing the guy's bloodied face, made me frightened.
I slowly knelt infront of Dev and took his bleeding hands in mine. I could see Dev's shoulders stiffen. He snatched his hand away from mine and gave me a disappointed look.
DEV's POV
I was extremely furious. If not for Sonakshi, I would have killed that moron right there. She came near me, and took my hands. I was angry with her. How could she just walk around alone in a secluded area? Couldn't she be more careful? What would have happened if I had come a little later? Damn...I couldn't even imagine that scenario. I didn't want to imagine that either. I pulled away my hands, not wanting her comfort at that moment. But the next thing she did, completely broke my heart.
She started to sob uncontrollably. It was really painful to see her breaking down like that. I went near her and held her shoulders tightly. I was not sure what to do either. It was equally awkward to be in this position. I wanted to scold her, but seeing her vulnerable state I did what I thought was right at that moment. She was so innocent that it was hard for me to act angry at her.
I sighed and pulled her into my arms and embraced her tightly. Her cries ceased slowly. When she realised our position, she became rigid and stiff like a statue. I am sure she didn't see that coming herself.
*End of POV*
She slowly wounded her arms around Dev and dug her nose inside his chest. She felt a sense of comfort being in his arms. His embrace was warm and comforting.
His hands rubbed her back in soothingly slow circles and decided to break that silence.
"Shhh...its ok...nothing has happened..Plss stop crying Sona.."
"He tried...to..touch me..." Sona said, crying even more.
Dev hugged her even tightly and kept quiet to her words. His hormones were all over the place with her in his arms so he just decided to keep quiet and let her calm down by her own.
"Now you wouldn't even.......like me...I am sure you would be...di...disgusted" she sobbed, making him smile lightly.
"Hmm yes.... I don't like you." he hummed and noticed that she had stopped crying. He carefully sat her down on the ground and looked at her keenly. She looked at him with her mouth wide open in shock. He found her cute.
She looked so adorable like a small kid. Dev couldn't even describe what he was feeling at the moment.
"Yes. I don't just like you but I love you. I love you more than before now! You are one of a kind" he said and placed a small kiss on her forehead.
"OH MY GOD!!!!" they heard an echo behind them.
Sonakshi was too stunned to answer. When they turned around, they met two shocked faces. Sonakshi's face was pale as she closed her eyes shut in embarrassment. Dev was equally startled as this was the last thing he expected to happen for that day.
There, stood before them, Jatin and Pooja with their eyes widen in shock!
Flashback continues...
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This chapter was to emphasise how Sona slowly gets comfortable with Dev's closeness. It was written only in a day. I remember how I used to write these chapters in between my working hours. It used to be such precious days. I miss them. *Sobs*
Precap : Restaurant romance😍😍🔥🔥
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