Nitya's POV
I was getting ready for the night. The maroon sleeveless dress was my favorite. I glanced at myself in the mirror and smiled a bit. I put a black jacket on top of it and rushed out of the bathroom. I reached the club in half an hour and waited outside. I didn't know anyone around everyone was a stranger to me.

Prom night has been very fascinating for me as I have grown up seeing it in films. It was my first and I didn't have any date with me but thankfully I will not be alone as my best friend is coming. 

I waved to him and he smiled at me. After a while, we entered inside and settled on the table along with him his best friend had also joined us. The three of us were sitting together without any date.

I just couldn't take my eyes off his best friend. He had spoken about him many times but I didn't got any chance to meet him personally. The prom began and everyone began to enjoy it. Slowly everyone mixed up and I could see people in a couple. 

"so who is your date?" Aarav questioned both of us

"none!" I replied

"oh so sad.. let me find someone for you" he began to roll his eyes around and tried to look for a guy. He pointed towards one "how about that?" 

I looked at the director and made a weird face. I hit his head from behind "that is a waiter"

"handsome one" he laughed

I gave him a serious look and he sealed his lips. "why don't  you both became date for each other" he said 

Aniket gave him a look "Shut up! and let's go get a drink" his voice ranged in my ear. 

"Sure Ani!" he replied. He looked at me and questioned "you want anything?"

"anything" I replied

Aarav and Aniket went to the bar counter to grab the drink for themselves. I stared at them, he was speaking to Aarav and his smile was something attracting me towards him. Aarav had told me that he had his long 8 years relationship breakup recently and is still coming over it. 

Aarav noticed me staring at him, a smile appeared on his face. He bought the drink and looked at Aniket "go and give her"

"You go" he denied

Aarav stared at him "just go I need to find a date for myself" he winked at him and moved away from there. 

Aniket hits his hand on his forehead. He held glass of beer in one hand and other for me. He walked towards me and I moved my gaze away from him. I began to scroll my phone and in a minute he was in front of me. 

"Nitya your  drink" he said softly. 

I looked up at him and smiled "Thanks"

The music beats were high and I wanted to dance on it but I didn't know anyone and it was an awkward moment for me to just go on the dance floor alone. I looked for Aarav but he had been busy flirting with a girl. 

"why the hell I am here.." I cursed myself in my mind. 

Aniket was sitting on the bar counter and having a drink. He looked at me and I lowered my eyes. I again looked up at him and he was staring at me. He signaled me to dance and enjoy but I denied it. 

He rolled his eyes towards Aarav and pulled him "apni dost ko akele chodke khud maze kar raha hai.. dekh na akele baithi hai" he said

Aarav looked at her and smiled "toh tu dance karle uske saath... dekh bahut muskil se yeh ladki set hui hai! please na take care of her" he requested

"Aaru.." he glared at him

"what? jaa naa.." he pushed him towards me and went to enjoy with date. Aniket went to the bar again and had a drink for himself. I sighed in disappointment. 

The music stopped and the host announced a couple of games. I was disappointed as I was alone standing in the corner. Sometimes being single is worse, the couple things manifesting just remain manifest. The five couples in front of me performing the paper dance looked so adorable.

He walked to me and stood just a few inches away from me. 

"let's dance" he said and forwarded his hand. 

I got blank for a moment, oh dam.. my prom crush had asked me to dance with him. Did he just heard my heart? 

A smile comes on my face instantly. Did he say that to bring happiness to my face as the whole prom night I was feeling so lonely? I stepped on paper with me and we danced.

I began to enjoy it and the paper got smaller with this I got closer to him. My heartbreak accelerated for the first time which had never happened before. I could see him more than as a friend for me. The paper was smallest and he lifted me up in his arms and I placed my hands around his neck.

He said jokingly "You are heavy"

I smiled at him, oh my god. He kept on holding me for 5 freaking minutes all because I wanted to win the game. He cared for me. He placed me down and asked, "Happy now?"

I shook my head in a yes and just stared at him. He went with Aarav to have his beer while I danced. I will always remember the prom for this!!

I returned home and lay down on the bed but couldn't stop thinking about him. His sweet gestures had made me have a crush on him or this is love?

I hid my face in between pillows as it happened after his engagement. Is there still hope left? Should I just text him a thanks for making it special for me?

I picked up my phone and texted him on social media. "thank you for that dance"

About after 10 minutes he replies "Your welcome! you looked pretty" he praised and I smiled at this. 

The next day, I meet Aarav and informed him about it. He laughed "he is not getting in any relationship Nitya! so forget him" 

"I am not forgetting him.. you are helping me get him" I said with a smile on my face.

"I am not doing anything" he denied and walked off from there. I grinned in anger and gave a hard kick on his back. He dropped on the floor and glared at me. 

"You are so mean" he commented

"so are you!" I replied and walked away. 

One day I was invited to his friend's house and everyone was teasing him with that girl on the trip. Yeah, I was jealous why wouldn't I be? I had a one-sided crush on him, it is so obvious how can he be so stupid not to notice it. I sighed deeply and left the party as I was getting bored and sleepy too.

The next day, I went to the city center for some shopping. I saw a couple doing a shopping together, he was choosing the dress for her. The way she reacted it seems he had been planning a special date for her. I made a face, why I hell I don't find any special guys like that? It irked me so much, I hate to be single sometimes.

It began to rain heavily and I began to get drenched in rain. A small pound was built out of the water droplets, I jumped on it. I tripped a bit and two strong hands grabbed me. I glanced at the person and my eyes became wide seeing him. "hello madam!"

"Aniket, what are you doing here?" I questioned him.

"came here to take a drink and saw you" He replied hitting my cheek lightly. I freaking blushed hearing that he actually noticed me in the crowd.

He made me stand properly and asked me to get into the shop till the rain stopped but I showed my tongue and began to dance around. He hits his forehead in disappointment "Let's go"

"No" I refused like a stubborn child.

He walked towards me and grabbed my wrist. He was just a few inches away from me and I could feel his cold breaths. My heartbeats accelerated with it, the water dripped down from his hair to his face and all the way to his lips. Bloody hell, at that moment I felt like kissing him.

"so you wanna dance?" He asked

I just smiled. He pushed me abut far and then pulled me back to which I dashed on his chest. His face was only a few inches away from my neck. He placed his hands around my waist and I got goosebumps with it. His other hand slowly moved upwards from my palm to the shoulder. He then lifted me up in his arms and took me away. I shot a deadly glare at him "Get me off"

"Shut up!" he shouted.

I made a cute face, my house was close by so he dropped me. I said "You are wet! will get sick"

"so?"

"get changed" I replied

"You can wear my trousers.. it is unisex and hoddie too!" I added further.

"Fine" He agreed and came upstairs to my studio. I went to the bathroom to change and after about 10 minutes stepped out. My jaw dropped seeing him shirtless, if he had a few abs he would have looked so perfect but still I wanted to scratch with my nails. He handed over warm milk to me and I sat down on the bed drinking it. He asked for the hoddie and I got it for him.

"What are you staring at?" he asked

"Nothing.." I denied lowering my gaze.

He grabbed my palm and placed it on his chest. I was blown up by it, I could find myself losing control over my hormones.  He leaned closer to my face so that our lips fronts were almost touching each other. He locked his lips with mine and I was in complete shock. The warmth of his lips completely blanked my mind, I moaned and he found the chance to slide his tongue into my lips and started to kiss me enthusiastically. He began to deepen the kiss and began to explore my mouth with his tongue. His hands moved on my bare back. I lost control and began to respond in the same manner. Out of desire, my tongue began to fight with his for dominance. I was out of breath and parted away. 

He looked at me, he apologized and left immediately. I closed my eyes and sighed deeply. 

After that day, he never meet me. He had been ignoring my texted and I was even blocked from social media account. I informed this to Aarav and he sighed in disappointment. 

He went to Aniket's house and gave him a look "what the hell are you doing?"

"What??" he asked in confusion

"tune meri bestie ko kiss kiya! aur ab use ignore kar raha hai" he hits his arm tightly. 

"wo bas ho gaya" he replied not meeting his gaze. 

Aarav shot a deadly glare at him "she genuinely likes you Ani.. give a chance"

He was surprised hearing him "what?"

 "main use pichle do saal se janta hun Ani.. wo bahut achi ladki hai aur kabhi tera istemal nahi karegi" he informed him. 

"Aarav but.." he still wasn't sure about it. 

"mujhpe toh bharosa kar.. agar kuch hua toh tu mera murder kar dena" Aarav said jokingly. 

Aniket smiled and hits his head lightly "tune use sab bataya?" he asked

"haan.. ab mujhe tum dono ke beech mein communicator nahi banna hai! unblock kar aur usse baat kar give it a chance" he said 

Aniket thanked him and immediately unblocked me. I wasn't replying to his text and had actually blocked him this time. He looked at Aarav and he smiled "your fault! I am going for my date.. you have a good time mannoying my bestie" he tapped his cheek and left from there. 

Aniket decided to speak to me directly so he booked a cab towards my home. Within half an hour he reached my house. He rang the door bell and I opened the door. I narrowed my eyes and was about to slam the door on his face but he placed his hand on it "wait.. I need to speak"

"what?" I asked angrily

"sorry" he apologized

I turned and walked back inside. He entered inside and said "maine kaha sorry"

"hmm" I replied

"hmm.. maaf kiya ki nahi?" he asked

I turned to him and confronted him "You just disappear after kissing me! block kiya.. Aarav ke haath message bheja uska bhi no reply! main paagal nahi hun jo tumse milne ki koshish kar rahi hun.. zindagi mein pehli baar kisiko like kiya aur wo hai ki door bhaag raha hai just because uska itna purana relation tod gaya use lagta hai har ladki dhoka deke nikal jayegi..get lost!" 

He pulled her closer by placing his hand around her waist and kissed my lips lightly. I protested but began to respond passionately and fought for equal dominance.  We parted away when we were out of breath. 

"Prom Crush se aage badhte hai" he said

A smile appears on her face and I placed my head on his chest. He wrapped my arms around my and a new journey to love each other begin. 

KabirsAngel wish you a very happy birthday Di.. Have a great one.