Ishita looks in the mirror at her dress. She wore a black dress that reached above her knees, it had thin straps that held her dress on her shoulder. It was a simple yet pretty dress. Her fair colour looked even more fair in that dress. She rolled the lip balm once again on her lips before looking at herself from up and down and nodding internally.

Their class took party seriously and demanded for a real party not something in the school canteen. They reasoned that it wasn't something great for a big party but the class was adamant so they ended up contributing money for the party and here Ishita is! Standing in front of the mirror getting dressed for the party.

"Perfect." She told herself and walked towards her shoe cupboard and took out her black pencil heels that matched perfectly with her dress.

Her phone buzzed with Mihika's message telling that she was out of her house waiting for her.

Mihika decided that why to waste so much time, they all could use one car so Mihika's father decided to drop the girls to the party that they planned in a party hall.

As soon as Ishita steps out of her room, Mrs. Iyer puts a kaala teeka behind her ear.

Ishita smiles and unplugs her mobile from the charger before dropping it into her small purse and walking out her apartment.

Mihika waves at Ishita when she walks towards her car. Vandu was seated behind and Ishita sat next to her. Even though Vandu was not in their class, still they invited her as she was their friend.

"Ishu!! You look so prettyyy!" Mihika beamed looking at Ishita while Ishita chuckled.

"You too Mihika! And you too Vandu!" Ishita compliments them while Mihika's father pull over towards the party hall.

Ishita scrolls through her Instagram and she gets excited when she the posts of her classmates who were already there, partying.

"Miku! See this!" She shows Mihika who squeals.

"We're gonna enjoy so much!!" Mihika screams making Mihika's father laugh and shake his head.

After another few minutes of laughter, excitement and squeals. They finally reached their destination.

They climb out of the car and look at the hall which was now busting with loud music.

Mihir appeared out of nowhere and ran towards Mihika, almost pulling her in a hug but Mihika's father coughed and glared him making him stand their innocently and wave his hand.

Suddenly, Ishita bit her lip thinking about Raman. She wanted to see how he was looking tonight. She didn't see his pics on the posts too.

"Let's go?" Ishita asks and the rest nod before making their way to the hall.

The gates opened and the music felt more loud. All the teenagers were howling and whistling. Ishita looked at the side and saw few couples making out shamelessly near the wall. Ishita shook her head in disgust. Some were dancing like mad while others were clicking pictures. Some were eating all the snacks. There was no sight of Raman making her feel a little disappointed.

She wanted to ask Mihir but she didn't want to feel desperate nor did she want to give them wrong signals.

"Mihir, Where's Raman?" Mihika asked making Ishita thank her in her mind.

"Raman? I was with him only before I came to you. He excused himself to use washroom. He maybe back any second....Oh there he is!" Mihir pointed at someone behind Ishita, making her freeze a little and turn around slowly.

Raman's eyes were already on Ishita's with his mouth parted a little in surprise. He wore a white shirt and black trousers. His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows. His top two buttons left open giving him a hot look.

Ishita gulped so did Raman. This was not the Raman she meets at school. It's not like school uniform doesn't look good on him, in fact it suits him a lot but today in this get up he looked...Ishita hated to admit but he looked hot.

Raman on the other hand, couldn't believe she was the same Ishita who is rude and revengefu l. She looked so sweet and cute in her black dress.

Raman walked towards her and gave her a small smile. Mihika and Mihir disappeared in the dancing crowd while Raman and Ishita stood there staring at each other.

"You look beautiful." Raman complimented.

"Oh my god! You complimented me?" Ishita mocks making Raman realise she's the same Ishita.

"Okay. I take my compliment back." Raman says.

"No. No. Don't take it back. You look beautiful too." Ishita says in hurry making Raman frown.

"I-I mean handsome!" Ishita stops her blabber making her realise what she said. Raman smirks making Ishita's face turn red in embarrassment.

"So I look handsome huh?" Raman says moving closer to Ishita.

"No! I mean..Ugh! I'm going." Ishita turns to leave but Raman grabs her wrist and pulls her to him.

She falls on his chest. Her hair all over her face. He removes her hair strands and looks at her face closely. He had to admit she was naturally beautiful. He never got a chance to look carefully at her beautiful face as all they did was hate each other and fight. No! He doesn't like her now. He still hates her.

"Have a dance with me?" Raman whispers in her ear.

Ishita nods too shocked to say Yes.

[Play the song now ]

They sway at the tuning looking into each others eyes. Ishita's hand on his shoulders and his on her waist.

Jo Tere Sang Laagi Preet Mohe
Rooh Baar Baar Tera Naam Le
Ki Rab Se Hai Maangi Yehi Duaa Aa…
Tu Haathon Ki Laqeerien Thaam Le

Raman turns her with his finger wrapped in her fist, she rolls and comes back to him. They stand apart holding one hand and she rolls into their hands reaching to him with her back on his chest.

Chup Hain Baatein
Dil Kaise Bayaan Main Karoon
Tu Hi Kehde
Woh Jo Baat Main Keh Na Sakoon

Raman runs his hand along her soft skin of her arm making her shiver a bit. This was their first ever dancing and that too was turning intimate slowly.

Ki Sang Tere Paniyon Sa, Paniyon Sa
Paniyon Sa Behta Rahoon
Tu Sunti Rahe Main Kahaniyaan Si Kehta Rahoon

He turns her towards him so they are facing each other. The spot light was on them now. Everyone had stopped dancing and looked at the cute couple. Though they are not a couple yet.

Ki Sang Tere Baadalon Sa, Baadalon Sa
Baadalon Sa Udta Rahoon
Tere Ek Ishaare Pe Teri Ore Mudta Rahoon
Ooo…

They sway from side to side. Ishita bites her lips to stop the blush and the big grin. Raman grins at her and turns her around,pulling her back to him again and dancing along the lyrics.

Aadhi Zameen, Aadha Aasmaan Tha
Aadhi Manzilein, Aadha Raasta Tha
Ikk Tere Aane Se Mukamaal Hua Sab Ye
Bin Tere Jahaan Bhi Bewajah Tha

Ishita rests her head in his cheat moving with the lyrics. They swirl around and she turns around so her back was on his chest. He holds her hands and lifts her up in the air.

Tera Dil Banke Main Saath Tere Dhadkoon
Khudko Tujhse Ab Door Na Jaane Doon

"You look really beautiful." Raman whispers.

"You too." Ishita says dreamily,locking her hands around his neck.

"I'm not beautiful. I'm handsome." Raman whines breaking the moment making Ishita laugh and shake her head.

Ki Sang Tere Paniyon Sa, Paniyon Sa
Paniyon Sa Behta Rahoon
Tu Sunti Rahe Main Kahaniyaan Si Kehta Rahoon
Ki Sang Tere Baadalon Sa, Baadalon Sa

They smile and Raman picks her up in his arms and turns around.

Baadalon Sa Udta Rahoon
Tere Ek Ishaare Pe Teri Ore Mudta Rahoon
Ooo…

Raman makes her stand on her feet and the crowd howls and claps making them blush.

Mihika butts in between and pulls her to a corner.

"What was that huh?" Mihika teases.

"What? We just danced." Ishita days in a duh tone.

"Just danced? What were you both whispering?" Mihika teases more.

"Mikhu! Leave me! I still hate him?" Ishita says with a frown making Mihika sigh.

"Fine. Whatever you say! Now let's cut the cake." Mihika says with a clap.

Soon, Raman and Ishita were cutting the cake and everybody cheered.

They first feed each other and then others.

Soon, they indulge themselves in eating and talking.

Ishita keeps her cold drink glass on the side. She looks up to see Raman dancing with Smrita, one of their classmates who had a crush on Raman. Both were giggling and whispering to each other something as they danced along 'Ishaare Tere'.

Ishita felt a pang on her chest but she ignored it.

Raman and Smrita walked towards the cold drink bar and Ishita passed by them only to hear Raman telling Smrita that she looked beautiful. It hurt Ishita somehow as she realised he tells that to every girl not just her.

Not wanting to ruin her mood, she walks towards Mihika and the others who were sitting on the floor playing some game.

"Hey guys! Mind if I join?" Ishita asks with a smile.

"No not at all, we were waiting for you only. Where's Raman?" Mihir asks.

"I don't know. Haven't seen him." Ishita lies.

"No probl—Hey! There he comes." Ishita turns her head to the side to see Raman standing next to her with Smrita next to him. Smrita was dreamily looking at Raman who was oblivious to that.

Ishita sits between Mihika and Romi while Raman sits next to Mihir with Smrita sitting next to him.

Ishita grits her teeth in anger and clenches her fist which Raman notices. He raises an eyebrow at her but she ignores him.

"So now, we're gonna play Truth And Dare. Don't make that face guys. But with a twist." Mihir says before continuing.

"We turn the bottle and whoever it points has to choose Dare Or Double Dare. Here we have two bowls. One with dares and the other with Double Dares. Dares contain dares which we usually give but....Double dares contain 18+ dares. Or I should say almost 18+. They contain like making out with someone,Kissing, taking clothes off in front of someone in that room and not only intimate but like slapping, kicking and other things too." Mihir explains making the players eyes beam with excitement.

Everybody liked the idea of Double Dares. After all they were hormonal teenage kids,they would like such games.

"You have to play the game. No quitting in between. If you don't do the dares then girls will have to make out with each girl present in the party, kissing them. Boys will have to kiss boys and make out and I know no body would want that. So anyone wants to quit right now?" Mihir asks seriously. No one moves an inch.

"Okay, let's begin." Romi says rolling the bottle. It lands on Smrita.

"Dare or Double Dare?"

With the though of Raman kissing her. She chooses double dare.

"Double dare."

Ishita looks at Smrita with a glare knowing her intentions.

"Pick." Mihir says forwarding the bowl.

She picks up a chit and looks at Raman who is not even looking at her. She opens the chit and all the excitement flushes seeing the dare.

Smash your face in cow dung.

"What is it?" Ishita asks seeing Smrita's pale face.

Mihir grabs the chit and smirks.

"She has to smash her face in cow dung." Mihir says with a laugh. Everybody scrunch their nose in disgust.

"Eww!" Everyone says. Romi brings cow dung that was in a bucket.

Smrita was about to quit but she realises what she has to do to quit. Her situation was like Aage Kuwa Toh Peeche Khai.

She closes her eyes and smashes her face in the bucket making Ishita make a vomit face. Smrita then rushes to wash her face making every one laugh.

The bottle was rolled again. It landed on Mihika who had chosen Dare and had to punch the one who sat in front of her. Smrita was punched. Everybody laughed at her fate especially Ishita.

The game continues and few had to kiss, get naked infront of someone, jump in the pool and make out.

The bottle landed on Raman and his laugh faded. He gulps.

"Aww! He's gonna chose Dare you see! He's a baby." Shruti mocks making Raman's blood boil.

"Double Dare." Raman says.

He picks up the chit and his smirk fades.

Kiss the most beautiful person of the opposite gender and then make out in the faraway corner.

Mihir takes the chit and reads it out aloud.

Smrita smirks while Ishita looks on. Raman looks at Ishita intently.

Smrita pouts her lips and moves closer to Raman but he crawls towards Ishita and pulls her to him, smashing his lips with hers.

Everyone gasp as they kiss. Soon, gasps change to howls.

Ishita too remains shock but soon starts to respond to his kiss. His hands grab her hair in a fist, pulling her closer. He bits her lips and enters her mouth. Their tongues fight and Raman breaks the kiss.

He grabs Ishita's hand making her stumble and walks towards the faraway corner where no one could see him. He pins Ishita to the wall and his lips were on hers again.

Her hands move up and down his chest and finally lock behind his neck. His hands snake behind her waist pulling her closer. His lips leave hers and he attacks her neck, leaving feather kisses and bites and sucks, but careful enough to not leave a hickey.

She moans and he grabs her chin and places his lips on hers. He kisses her a few more times and pecks her lips before pulling away.

Both pant looking at each other, gasping for air.

"You think I'm beautiful?" Ishita asks looking at him with wide eyes.

"I don't think... I know you are beautiful." Raman says with a smile making her smile too.

They returned back and played the rest of the game while Mihika and Mihir teased Raman and Ishita and Smrita was fuming with anger. The party ended by 12 and the day was over. Ishita and Raman couldn't stop thinking about each other.

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This is the longest update I have written in this story (2427 words). As today is my birthday I thought why not give you all a gift. Thank you so much for your wishes and blessings. I hope you enjoyed the update. Vote and Comment while I'm now going to go get ready before my friends start coming.