Shub was the first one who rang the bell and in no minute it was opened by Arshita. Shubman and Shreyas both the lad got awestruck by seeing her. Arshita had her face covered in facepack while her hair was wrapped in a towel and cherry on the top she was wearing a yellow tank top along with a shorts.

Arshita outfit

The younger male covered the older ones eyes and spoke up ,"Arsh would you mind opening up your eyes?" Arshita hearing his voice opened her eyes. Shubman gave her a smirk while she ran inside leaving the door wise open. Shubman laughed at her and removed his hands from Shreyas's eyes.

"Mere ankhoko dhak diya ... aur khud maza le raha tha!!" Shreyas joked which earned him a light hit from the younger one. Ishan came from behind pushed them making his way inside, Shubman amd Shreyas followed him.

Entering the living room Ishan  took the nearest brown couch and gets comfortable. Following him the other two lads did the same. That's when Kirti came out from her room and greated them.  Shubman and Ishan were speaking to her but Shreyas was too stunt to speak. He was eying her like a hungry beast. Kirti was wearing a long white shirt which ends after a knees. Her hairs were wet, seems like she just came out after taking a shower. Her Iyer boy was eating her with his eyes.

Kirti outfit

Being busy in eachother the three boys completely forget they have came with six others. The bell rang again indicating that someones here. Kirti was about to go when Ashtha opened the door. Ishan's eyes went wide watching her in his hoodie. Shubman and Shreyas smirked at him. He just blushed and looked away.

Ashtha's outfit

Opening the door an angry Virat entered. He approached the three amd twisted Ishan and Shubman's ear. Rohit following him did the same with Shreyas. The three young mens were shouting in pain but the older ones were adamant to let them go. Mahi being the guardian tried to stop them but the two didn't listened.

Meanwhile Kirti and Ashtha were laughing their heart out watching them. Everyone's attention turned at Ashtha. Cause it's been one month they have seen her laughing so  genuinely. Ashtha stopped laughing when she felt everyone's  eyes at her. Wiping up her tears the girl adjusted herself. Virat who was holdking Ishan's ears went to her and huuged her tightly. Ashtha stumbled a little but regained her balance and hugged him back.

Others looked at them in pure awww. The atmosphere was getting emotional so Shubman decided to enlight it,"Yaar bhuk lagi hai" Ashtha and Virat pulled away and chuckled while  Shreyas and Ishan facepalmed hearing him. Laughing a little at his words Kirti's said ," Don't worry Shub I've prepared something ... I hope you'll like it"

She left for the kitchen and Shreyas was about to follow her when Mahi said ," Tu kaha chala?" Everyone looked at him. Stopping on his track Shreyas rubbed the back of his neck ," Pa-paani lanee bhai ... jau" Ishan was about to say something but Mahi cut him ," Ha ja" Shreyas sighed in relief and left disappeared.

"Par bhai paani ka bottle toh yaha hai " Ishan said to Mahi who just smiled and shook his head in disbelieve," I can believe it Ishan ... tu yeah keh raha hai? Do you really think he went behind Kirti just for water? You were also in his state previously *sat on the couche, others did the same* ab uski baat chod tere bagal main ek aur banda hai jo ki kisi ke ghor apeksha main hai*

Everyone turned at Shubman who knows they were talking about him. So he looked away blushing, to change the topic he said ," A-ap sab ne dekha nahi? Ashtha ka hoodie apne Ishan k jaisa hai" again their attention went towards Ashtha. Not knowing what to do she looked at Ishan. He himself was looking at her cluelessly. Virat the over thinker said ," Tum dono ne oi ulti phulti harkat toh nahi ki nah?"

Ashtha and Ishan blushed in the deep crimson color. They both hid their faces and everyone laughed at them. Their banter continued meanwhile in the kitchen Kirti was serving cakes in plate when Shreyas came from behind and hugged her from the back. Poor girl got startled but relieved a little when she smelled a familiar cologne.

Shreyas put his chin on her shoulder and watched her serving ," You baked it ?" the lad asked looking at the red velvet cake. Kirti shooked her head in a negative way and said ,"Ashtha baked it ... she is an expert of baking!" Shreya hummed while tightening his grip around her waist Kirti felt  goosebumps through her body under his touch but didn’t complained ... why ? cause she is fond of her Iyer boy's touch (Didty sick people ... just like me 🤭).

Kirti moved around the kitchens with Shreyas hugging her. When she was almost done with her work she asked Shreyas to leave her but the lad was in a different mood. He swing her around and hold her close to himself.  Kirti widened her eyes in shock. She blushed her due to his stunt.  Shreyas smiled a satisfied smile observing how much impact he has on her. Shreyas wouldn't have done this but watching Kirti in a loose long white shirt with wet hair is definitely doing something to him. He was about to  loose his patience there.

Now when he has her fully in his arm he scrutinized her. Noticing her small black mole on her slightly wet neck making it hard for him to control but being a gentleman he will do nothing without her concern. Kirti observed his face. This is the first time both of them came this close to each other. Kirti and Shreyas were so lost in each other that they didn't noticed when Arshita entered the kitchen.

Arshita was shocked looking at them but later a smirk appeared on her lips. She quickly clicked a photo for evidence and coughed loudly to gain their attention.  When they noticed her they pulled away from each other and blushed hard. Shreyas was rubbing his hands on the back of hus neck white Kirti picked up the tray and existed the kitchen with a blushing face. Arshita laughed at their behavior Shreyas also smiled a little.

Arshita went and stood in front of Shreyas while her hands were resting on her hips ," Acche lagteho sath mein tum dono ... *Shreyas blushed but smiled a little * pasand hai wo app ko ?" Arshita asked with an excited face. Shreyas  thought at first to lie but  then he spoke out the truth ," I do but she doesn't " Arshita frowned at his words the slapped on his head lightly ," Arey buddhu fidaa hai tumpe meri behna ... kaho toh proof dedu?" in curiosity Shreyas nodded his head,"Then follow my lead, whatever I'm goona do out there support me and play with me *Shreyas smirked* baki ka kaam Kirti
khud kar degi"

Both of them shared a smirk and went towards the living room where Kirti was serving the cake and Ashtha served the shake and they put the pasta down for the individual to pick up.

Shreyas and Arshita sat down next to eachother and across to Shubman and Kirti. Both took their plate and took a bite. Other's praised Ashtha for baking such tasty cake. Ishan did some extra compliments and got teased by Virat and Rohit. Shreyas was eating silently when Arshita nudged him, he looked down at her and raised a brow.

Arshita gestured him about the plan to which he nodded. Other except them where goofing around when Arshita aked ," Shreyas Bhaiyya how is ... S-shruti?" Arshita was ran out of names tk manage the question she stumbled a little and pick out a random name. Everyone till then was looking at Shreyas for an answer. Kirti was looking at Shreyas with a confused look as if she was betrayed. Shreyas took it as a sign of jealousy and continued with Arshita ," Oh she is lovely ... Spoke to her day before yesterday "

The boys were confused cause they never heard about Shruti from him but today. Ashtha, Anushka, Ritika and Sakshi didn't thought of it much cause there are lots of people who they don't know and they don't bother to. Other hand Kirti was disappointed hearing other womens name from his mouth and she was confused why!! it's true thats she likes Shreyas but as a friend right?

Arshita eying Kirti continued her antics," Weren't she the one whi had a massive crush on you? You told me yesterday remember?" Shreyas just took a bite of the cake when Arshita said that, He coughed really bad hearing her. Kirti rushed to him with a glass of water. Shreyas wasn't expecting this from Arshita and Kirti as well. All this time another person was also burning in jealous and you guessed it right. It was Shubman.  After speaking to Arshita through phone he thought everything between them got settled but now he's clueless about how and when Shreyas and Arshita got this close to each other. And Shreyas having an admirer didn't share it with them confused him more.

When Shreyas calmed down a bit they all get settled on their seats. Rohit being the impatiented one asked ," Who is Shruti Shreyas?" Shreyas was finding words to answer when Shubman said ," Admirer of his .. didn't you heard bhaiyaa !! He got some admirers and other friends as well. He's been sharing things with them lately " he said the last line while looking at Arshita. Finishing his sentence he stomped out of the room towards the balcony. Everyone was stunned by his out burst.

Arshita rubbed Shreyas's back and smiled at him which he returned. Kirti watched it and said ," Shreyas can we talk?" Shreyas looked up at her. By her looks he got scared but nodded. They both left for Kirti's room leaving the others in confusion. Virat was concerned about Shub and Mahi noticed it. He said ," Cheeku tu chinta na kar ... matha thanda hotehi wapas aa jayege !!" Virat nodded his head and pic up his pasta. Arshita hearing their convo felt bad she looked at Ashtha but she was too engrossed in a deep conversation with the older three female to look back at her. Ishan and  Rohit were also discussing about something important. While cheeku and his Mahi bhai was feeding each other.They all were pretty busy to noticed her so she picked up Shubman's and her pasta and went towards where he was.

Entering the balcony Arshita looked at Shubman he was sitting while facing the sky. A cold blaze was flowing making Arshita shiver as her legs were uncovered. Shubman heard her and faced her for a minute, Arshita smiled but Shubman aging took his previous position making Arshita dropped her smile.

She sat down next to him in a close way causing their thighs to touch. Shubman felt her touch and smiled a bit but hid it from her. Arshita forward the pasta in front of him. He took the plate but didn't ate. Arshita sighed then pulled him to face her. Shubman was a bit shocked he didn't expected her to be a bit bold but let her. Arshita softened her expression a bit then caressed his cheeks," Guccha ho mujh par ?" She said in a baby voice. Shubman kept looking at her the nodded.

Arshita smiled then pulled his cheeks," Asalme wo sab jhut tha ... hum dono ne plan banaya tha Kirti ko jealous karne k waste" Hearings her Shubman felt a bit idiot to react in a certain way. He looked away to hide his embarrassed face but Arshita hold his face in her palm and stared deeply into his eyes ," Tum jealous kyu hue?" Shubman kept quite and lowered his gaze ," Cause of him not sharing his secrets with you or him getting close to me ?" Shubman knew that she is smart but didn’t expected to be this much.

He closed his eyes and sighed a bit before speaking ," Yes it was you for whom I got jealous Arsh ... can't you see how I like you? Everytime in this whole month and during the ipl also I tried to speak to you regarding about my liking towards you but you never gave me any chance ... Everytime I aksed you to meet you brought Sara with you cause of that I wasn't able to tell you about how I feel ... It would also be fine for me if we had different feeling I wouldn't forced you but you never gave me a single penny time. Was I not worth it ?" Arshita felt numb hearing him. Shubman almost had tears in his eyes. Two more blinks and the water will be flowing down.

Arshita shifted more closer to him and pulled him for a hug. Shubman rested his head on the crook of her neck. He allowed some tears to fall down, Arshita caressed his hair in a smoothing way and gave him some time to calm down. After some times Shubman calmed down a bit but Arshita kept him closer to her heart he tried to pull away but she didn't let him. After a while staying in that position Arshita said ," I also like you too Shub *paused* but I can't be yours" Shubman listened to her with a disappointed heart. It was really upsetting for him but as he promised to her that he'll not force her he kept himself quite.

Arshita asked ," Won't you ask me why?" the lad starred at her but said nothing, taking her silence as an answer Arshita said with a teasing smile ," How will I you never aksed ne to be yours!!" Shubman eyes shot opened hearing her. He was processing everything what she just said to him. Realising what she said Shubman rose up from his seat and jumped un happiness ," Just don't tell me it's a prank"

Arshita laughed at his behavior then said ," Nahi Shub it's not" Shubman stopped jumping hearing her then stood closer to her and made her stand on her feet bu her shoulder then asked ," It means I can court you ? *Arsh nodded* Alright then *getting on his one knee he pulled out a box and opened it revealing a platinum ring* Arshita would you mind giving me a chance to be your boyfriend and make me the luckiest guy ?"

The brunette didn't expected this, tears filled her eyes. She covered her face with her palms but then eventually nodded her head and said "YES" just the second Shubman slide that ring through her finger a big round of applause could ne heard. They looked at the direction and saw Virat, Rohit and Mahi were there. Virat came up and hugged Shubman while patting his back. Mahi smiled with hands crossed upon his chest stading in a distance from them. Rohit pulled Arshita in the hug and they did a group hug.

Shubman and Arshita then went and hugged Mahi who hugged them tightly and congratulate. After a bit of laughing and teasing they entered to give this news to others. When they entered the room they saw Only Ishan sitting there looking inside of his phone. Perceiving their arrival he put down his phone and stood up.

"Bhai tera dost to wo nikla" Rohit said to Ishan. Virat again facepalmed himself while mahi took his seat near the TV and switched it on,"Wo kya bhai ?" Ishan asked which caused Rohit to drop his smile. Virat cut then off bh saying ,"Chad use .. tu meri gaal shun .. sadda puttar toh sher nikla chote ... ehuni kudi nu propose kar deta" Virat exclaim.

Ishan gasped hearing Virat then patted Shubman's back, " Tum dono toh chupe rustam nikle yaar ... chal noi nahi baas treat de dena!" Ishan said and others agreed. Till then Anushka,Ritika Sakshi and Ashtha also came and were inform about Shubman and Arshita.

"Welcome to the WAGs gang Arsh ... Ashtha k baad ab Arsh" Anushka said while hugging her,"Ab baas Kirti aur Shreyas baki hai" Ritika said with a smile the pulled Arshita for a hug as well, Sakshi did the same. While Ashtha hugged her tightly both had tears in their eyes but they wiped it away before anyone could see.

"Kirti aur Shreyas ka thuda muskil hai" Shubman said breaking the moment. Everyone looked back at him and asked "why?" then Ishan answered," Rysa Shreyas ko chode gi nahi ... Shreyas ne kitni baar picha chudaneki koshis ki par wo chudail chodti hi nahi" Ishan expressed disgustingly.

Others nodded then Ashtha asked ," Par kyu? Kaun hai ye Rysa?" .....

In Kirti's room :-

"Kaun hai ye Shruti? ... Tumhari dost hai? aur kabse yum Arsh ko sab kuch share marne lage? Mujhe toh kabhi nahi bataya is Shruti k bare main" Kirti said all of these in a lightning speed while Shreyas was a bit scared at the beginning but watching her possessiveness he smiled and relaxed. 

Shreyas put his hands on her shoulder and pulled her closer,"Koi nahi hai ... mazak kar rahi thi wo *Kirti widened her eyes* par tum kyu bhadak rahi ho?" Shreyas teasing asked making Kirti blushed hard.

"M-mai ka-kaha bhadak rahi h-hoon" Kirti shuttered which result Shreyas to grew a smirk oh his face. He pulled her more closer Kirti's soft chest came in touch with his hard ones. His right hand circled around her waist and the left one was on her face caressing it.

Kirti's both hands were on his chest for support. Her face hitted due to the close approximately. His hot breaths were fanning her face she looked up in his eyes were she got lost," So what do we need to talk about?" Shreyas asked in his husky voice which sent shiver to her," Did you got jealous that time ?"

"YES ... yes I got what will you say about it if I said that I was jealous?" from nowhere Kirti got bold and said it in his face. Shreyas was shocked,happy and sad  at the same time hearing her. Kirti kept quite waiting for him to continue," Then I'm afraid to tell you that ... We have to remain friends only ... cause now or any time sooner we can't do anything except for being friends" His voice carried much sorrow which Kirti  can feel.

She was broken hearing him but remained steady she rubber his biceps then said ,"Shreyas!! ... it's not like I'm forcing you !! Whatever the reason is I respect your decision ... but just promise me .... *tears came into both of their eyes*  We'll remained close friends and there will be no awkwardness between us and we won't tell other about it" Kirti said with a teary smile which broke Shreyas internally.

"Lets go .. they must be waiting" Kirti said while trying to came out from his grip but he tightened his grip on waist,"Thodi der rukhte hai nah !" Shreyas said and locked his forehead with her. Few minutes later both of them separated themselves then smiled at eachother. They existed the room with a smile and headed towards the living room.

How was the chapter?

Hope you liked it!!

I've already written the chapter just wait a bit I'll post it within three or four days.

This chapter was a bit leanthy I know ... hope you enjoyed it!

Tell me if anything you didn't then I'll work over it ...

And as you all requested I've given Kirti and Shreyas a bit romantic space ... The Shubman and Arshita scene wasn't planned but I made that for the next plot.

However thank you for your love and support.

You Author Neha