... Kabir...
It was finally the prom night. I got dressed wearing the blazer Preet sent.
I smiled as I saw the note that came with it.

"Black is now Boring Mr. Malhotra."

Wearing my watch, I picked my car keys and drove of to our University.
Once I reached there I walked up to the entrance.
Everyone had already reached. I was so late

"Sir, can I have your name please." The security head asked.

"Kabir Malhotra." I replied checking my phone.

"And your partner?" He asked but because I was zoned out I ignored him unintentionally.

"Sir." He called again.

"Sorry, yeah say." I asked.

"Your Partner's name?" He asked again.

"Uhh, actually I.."

"Preet Saxena."
I wasn't allowed to complete my sentence as someone else did.
I turned around to find her standing there dressed beautifully in a white and black gown and her hair curled to perfection.

"Shortcake?" I called out her name in a mere whisper.
She walked next to me gracefully and held my hand.

"You too look great." The security head commented and we moved inside.
Everyone was surprised seeing Preet including Aryan.

...Preet...
Everyone was surprised to see me back especially Mr. Malhotra.
Only Abhi knew I was coming back since he picked me up from the airport and my luggage is still at his place.
I quickly got ready and reached the party venue.

All of us were having fun when the host announced that they will be deciding the King and Queen 2016.

There were 3 rounds for that.

Host-"okay let's start with the easy task first "

All of us whooted.

Host-"Okay so the first round is the Paper dance game."

All of us stood with our respective partners.
We were given a large piece of paper. All of us stepped on them and swayed to the music.
No body fell.
As the music stopped the paper was folded into half. Only person could stand on them.
I looked at Kabir. Everyone had started picking their partners up but I removed my sandals and stood on Kabir's foot. He smiled and caught me securely from my waist.
Many students got disqualified.

The music again stopped and now the paper was even smaller.Kabir stood on the paper, bent down and then picked me up bridal style. All my friends stated whooting at that. I gave them a look while Kabir was enjoying it. I looked at him and we shared an eyelock while he swayed the both of us on the music. If it wasn't for the host we would have been lost in one another's eyes.

Around 19 couples got selected.

The next was a compatibility test.

Girls and boys both were given a sheet wherein we had to answer the questionnaire according to our choice. Once that was done we were made to sit opposite one another and the host asked our partner the question we filled answers for.

Whole of my group was in this.
..............................................
(Game..)

(Abhi-Kavya)

Host- okay so Kavya let's start with you first.

Q.1. Abhi's favourite cuisine?
Kavya- Italian.

Q.2. Abhi's Best friend?
Kavya- Preet.

Q.3. Abhi's favourite song?
Kavya- Lag ja Gale.

Host- intresting Kavya you got it all right. Best of luck Abhi. (All of us laughed looking at Abhi's face.)

Q.1. Kavya's Favourite colour?
Abhi- Pink.

Q.2. Kavya's Favourite family member?
Abhi- Her dad.

Q.3. What would Kavya choose?
"Roses or lilies."
Abhi- Roses

(As soon as Abhi completed his task all of us applauded as they had cleared this.)

(Anya-Zayn)

Host- Let's begin with the Beauty first.

Q.1.- Zayn's favourite day?
Anya-Saturday so that he can party all night

Host- wrong, it's sunday so that he can sleep all day.
(The crowd went aww at this.)

Q.2.-Zayn's favourite singer
Anya- it changes with every song
(We laughed since it was true.)

Q.3.- Zayn's favourite pass time?
Anya- cooking.

Host- that was good you good 2 right out of 3. Let's switch to Zayn.

Q.1- Anya's maiden name?
Zayn- Khanna

Q.2.- Anya's current nail colour?
Zayn- Red

Q.3.-Anya's favourite song.
Zayn- Count on me

Host- aww that's wrong.
You too get 2 right out of 3

(Aryan-Tara)
Let's change the format let's start with Aryan this time.

Q.1.- Tara's biggest fear?
Aryan- my parent's rejection.

Q.2.- Tara's favourite pastime
Aryan- Singing.

Q.3.- what would Tara choose?
'PARTY or GET TOGETHER'
Aryan- Get together.

Host- Interesting Mr. Saxena quite Impressive.
Let's give your girl a go now.

Q.1.- How long have you been dating?
Tara- 4years 7months 9days.
(The crowd roared up at this. While Aryan was blushing.)

Q.2.- Aryan's life in one word?
Tara- Preet.
(I could feel my eyes tearing up.)

Host- Who's Preet?
Tara- His Princess, his sister.
Host- Aww

Q.3.- Aryan's favourite colour?
Tara- Green
Host- we have another finalists
(The crowd applauded.)

Host- Finally our last couple. So firstly tell me, are you guys dating?

"Nooooo." All our friends shouted while making me laugh.

(Kabir-Preet)

Q.1.- Preet's favourite colour?
Kabir- Golden and Purple.

Q.2.- Preet's Birth date?
Kabir- 18 January

Q.3.- What about you irritates her the most?
Kabir- Almost of my suits being black and me calling her Shortcake.

Host- Oh my god are you sure you both aren't dating. Anyway moving ahead.

Q.1.- Kabir's favourite colour?
Preet- Red.

Q.2.- What does Kabir like the most about you?
Preet- my confidence.

Host- ohkay, this one is hard.
Q.3.- Kabir's favourite couplet?
(Everything went quite, totally silent. Even Kabir looked at me while on the other hand I was thinking. I did not answer for a couple of minutes.

Kabir- It's okay Preet.
(He got up from the seat and offered me his hand with a smile. Giving him my hand I got up and said.

"ISHQ DE MERE MITRA PECHAAN KI, MIT JAVAY ZIDD APNAN DI."

(True love doesn't mean possessing your loved one's.)

Kabir turned towards me in a fraction and I smirked while the crowd erupted in cheers.

Host- Oh my God. This was wonderful.

We got down the stage and then we were around 5 couples who were selected.

Host- Let's relax a bit for sometime and have some fun.

We all turned towards our table.
Some of us settled down while some moved to the dance floor.

Within a while the host returned and announced the last round.
Host- "okay let's finish this and announce our King and Queen.
All of us love our partners, may be as friends or something more than that. We can always feel them when they are around. Accordingly is our next game.

First we will blindfold the girls one by one while the boys will be standing in the line blindfolded too.
The girls have to touch the boys hands and then when you think you found your man you have to pin this brooch on his blazer, likewise if the boy feels that the girl putting the brooch is his partner he has to make her wear this tiara.

Lets begin."

Soon all the boys were blindfolded in one corner where no one of us could see them. Then one by one all the girls were taken there. I was the last one and was informed that no one out of the 4 couples won yet.
"I am no where near winning." I said to Anya as she blindfolded me and left me where the boys were standing.

I did not touch anyone's hand, I moved swiftly and stopped at the second last guy, I asked for the brooch and trying to place it properly I pinned it to someone's blazer, within fraction of seconds I felt something on my head. I smiled when I heard people whooting for us and then I felt someone pick me up from my knees I swiftly opened the blindfold while Kabir turned us around as rose petals were showered on us. He in a very fragile manner placed me down while the rest of my friends ran and hugged me.

Later the party was in full swing but I couldn't find Kabir, I turned around and looked out for him but of no use. I stepped out of the banquet to check on him where I found him sitting near a tree with his head in his hands. I wanted to walk to him but decided against it I went in and told Aryan about the whole scenario. He smiled at me knowingly and walked out while I got with my friends.
Within 15 minutes Aryan came next to me and informed,
"Preet, you go."

"Why me?" I asked.

"He wouldn't tell me anything." He reasoned.
I stomped my way out. When I reached there I falsely cleared my throat.

"Yes Preet?"
He asked his back turning towards me. I didn't know what to talk about so I kept quite.
He turned getting no answer and said.

"You left your Graduation party?" He asked.
"If it isn't obvious." I answered.

"Why?"

"You knew I am not coming still you didn't ask someone else, why?" I counter questioned him.

He smirked and moved closer to me.

"Because I wanted to have the first dance to a new beginning with you." With that said he asked my hand.
"Can I Have This Dance?" He asked and I nodded.

(KABIR)
Take my hand, I'll take the lead

(

Pulled me closer)

And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you threw it all

(Moving to the beat I bent backwards,him having a strong grip all this while.)

(Kabir Preet)
And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance

(We slowed down and Kabir came near and without any hesitation claimed my lips.)

We broke soon still having an eyelock. We were quite at the moment which was disturbed once I felt my phone vibrating.
I looked down and picked the call and before the girl on the other side could blast my ears I said.

"KAVYA, I am just at the entrance and yes I am coming fast."

I didn't look back at him and murmured a let's go and walked towards the hall. I blushed and hell as well knew that idiot would be smirking.