Like I said, it was the most memorable night of my life.
I expected him to simply drop me at home but on the way, suddenly he stopped his bike as asked " I never got time to ask you for coffee. But I have seen you drinking tea from the canteen many times. So would you like to have tea with me?"

Then his eyes pointed towards a small tea shop. It was already 10 o clock. I still had half an hour. I nodded.

So we went to the stall and sat on the plastic chairs kept outside. Soon we were served with 2 cups of tea (the tea was served in 2 earthen cups ie made out of the soil or clay and it added to the authenticity of tea) I loved the tea. To be frank I am sucker for a nice cup of tea.

Kevin smiled at me. He knew I loved tea. I guess he had a habit of  observing me. Maybe he did that whole time.

"So shall I start by telling you about myself?" He asked.

I noted that today he was not blushing that much. So I decided to be a sport.

"No need. I know almost everything about you"

"Aha? How? Are we stalking someone?" He grinned

"Na I too have been paying attention. Example your nick name is Keyur. Your birthday is on 8th of october. You love drinking bournvita. You also love pokemons and have stickers all over your books. You hate lifts and you rather prefer climbing stairs to attend our class which is situated on the 5th floor of the building. You listen to motivational songs whenever you are down. You favourite music genre is Sufi and favourite singer is Arijit Singh and Charlie Puth. "

"Hey hey hey!! Wow man I thought only I was a stalker!! " he chuckled. impressed.

"One more thing" I said "you blush only around me" and grinned playfully at him. He simply nudged me playfully.

" Arey yaar (dear buddy) It's not like I am very siddha (very innocent in hindi). I have had flirted with many girls in past. But I don't know why, whenever I am around you, I feel nervous"

His voice ranged with sincerity. So I just smiled. Even I had excelled myself in the flirting department (trust me flirting is an art and a talent and I am proud of it) but I had never been so nervous around anyone other than him.

So we just smiled, drank the tea in peace. Both stealing glances at each other (and one of us would smile when another was caught red handed while staring)

Ahmedabad is place where alcoholic drinks as well as drugs are banned. There are no late night clubs. Yet this place is gifted with live night life. Because people love to eat and this city is blessed with finest of cafes,  restaurants and street food.

While on the bike, we passed through tunnels. He shouted and I chuckled when I heard the echo of his voice. I followed the suit and soon we both ended up shouting loudly when we passed  through the next tunnel. The people (who were driving their vehicles along with us) thought we were mad. I didn't mind. I loved every moment with him. We both started singing songs. It was fun. Plus he had good voice. I am classically trained singer. But who cares about beats and tunes. Our careless singing was enough make the worst bathroom singer proud of himself.

Finally we reached in front of my house. I hopped off from his bike and turned to him to say thank him for the lift but he simply grabbed my wrist, slowly bringing me closer to him. I was anticipating a kiss because technically it was just like a date. So I closed my eyes with the anticipation.

His hands reached to my cheeks caressing them. Then he kissed my forehead followed by my eyelid and then my nose. My breathing got erratic when his lips felt just an centimeter closer to mine. Suddenly I felt his lips move away, somewhere near my ear. Kissing my ear. And whispering "Let's save it for the future."

I let out a deep breath. Maybe it was a sigh. I wanted that kiss. But when I opened my eyes, he was smiling at me. Maybe enjoying the fact that I wanted him.

Then he said something that jolted me
"Keyuri I want something special.. something for long-term. You are not gonna be my mere crush." His every word ranged  with sincerity.

I could do nothing but to stare at him when he smiled at me for the last time, not before giving me a wink. And then, off he went with his bike while I could do nothing but to stare until he and his bike vanished completely out my sight.