🍁"Words Are Just Words Unless You Keep Them"🍁

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Aashi's P.O.V.

I woke up pretty early the next day and got ready. I wore a white top and added blue denim over it. I wore black jeans and comb my hair. I let them open because one whether outside is cold and second today my hair were looking good, for a change.

I've a good hair day which happens like in ages only!!

I wore my spectacles after applying cold cream over my face. Nia walked to me and slapped my head as I was sitting on the stool in front of the mirror.

"What the hell? Why did you hit me?", I frowned.

"Why did you bring contact lenses if you're going to wear your nerdy glasses?", She asked.

"Do I really need to wear them now? There's no function today", I said.

"Yes. You've to wear them. I'm going to take a bath and by the time I came out of the bathroom, you better have your lenses on", saying so, she walked to the washroom carrying her clothes.

I sighed and walked to my small bag. I took out the contacts and wore them. I closed my spectacles and placed them in the box. It took me a few minutes to adapt to the contacts but later, I felt good. I smiled at my new reflection in the mirror.

I'm not spooky anymore, my heart whispered!!

"You look good", Ami said. I turned back and saw her remove her quilt and getting up from the bed. Noor was still under layers in her dreamland.

"Thanks", I smiled and looked back at myself in the mirror, "I feel good", I said.

"Why are you up so early?", She asked and I got up from my seat. I wore my flat boots and my cap.

"I'm going out for a stroll before anyone wakes up. I want to look around", I told her.

"But we're going out. You can join us then", she said and I shook my head in NO.

"That would be different. I have to take permission from my mom. Also, I need some alone time. See you later", I said and walked out of my room. The hall was empty. It was seven in the morning. A few maids were walking here and there holding trays of coffee cups and teacups.

I walked over to them and picked up a coffee mug. I plugged in my wireless earplugs and played some good music. I walked out of the hotel and made my way to the empty road outside. I felt so good. I've coffee, good music and an amazing view. What more can I ask for?

This is called bliss, my heart whispered.

I walked slowly enjoying the trees, the clean road and I saw a garden area at a distance. I decided to walk there. A tap over my shoulder made me turn around. There was standing Kabir. He had worn a blue sweatshirt and had paired it with his black jogging pants. He had worn sports shoes. Our eyes met and he pulled down his headphones. I removed my earphones too.

"Good morning", I said and he didn't speak.

"You look different", he said looking into my eyes.

"Different is good as long as I don't look spooky", I said smiling at him and he smiled.

"You look good", he said and a blush crept over my face. My heart skipped a beat.

He praised me, my heart whispered!!

"Thank you", I replied.

"Good morning Aashi", another voice came behind Kabir. Gautam walked towards me. He was also wearing a green sweater and jogging pants but he had a basket of flower in his hand.

"Good morning", I said as he walked to us.

"Morning Kabir", Gautam greeted Kabir.

"You too", Kabir said.

"You're looking beautiful", Gautam praised and saying my cheeks heated up would be an understatement. C'mon, I'm not that girl who is used of compliments and that too from handsome boys.

I'm not good with praises. When someone says I'm beautiful, I don't go and say, "I know". I reply instead, "Really?", "I'm not", or "Thanks".

"Thanks", I said and Gautam smiled.

"Where are you going?", He asked.

"To the park", I said.

"You both?", He asked looking once at me and then at Kabir.

"Yes", Kabir replied before me and then he placed his hand over my shoulder.

"We're going together to spend some time alone", Kabir added. My eyes widened.

Why is he lying?

"You can join too", I said removing Kabir's hand from my shoulder. I feel my whole body on fire being so close to him.

"It's fine. I'll see you later", Gautam said and after I nod, he left.

"When did we exactly decide to go on a walk?", I asked crossing my arms glaring at Kabir.

"Exactly thirty seconds before when I say that to your new friend", he said emphasising on the word friend.

"You want to walk with me? That's new", I said and he slapped my head.

"Shut up spooky", he said and started walking. I followed him frowning.

"Why did you call me that?", I asked.

"Call you what sweetheart?", Kabir asked looking at me. His endearing word made me blush.

"Who is your sweetheart?", I asked frowning although my heart had already raced its beat.

"You are, Spooky", Kabir chuckled.

"Don't call me Spooky and don't call me sweetheart too", I said pointing my index finger to him. He rolled his eyes and I just sipped my coffee.

"Just because you are not wearing glasses doesn't make you look beautiful. You still look stupid", Kabir said and this time I rolled my eyes.

"You're stupid not me. Gautam called me beautiful if you missed to hear his compliment", I said.

"I don't feel to hear him. I am capable of judging people by myself", Kabir said and we're on the entrance of the garden already.

"You're judgemental", I said.

"I speak the truth. It hurts you", he said.

"If I'm not beautiful and If I look so horrible then why are you with me? Go and find some beautiful face to talk to", I said and turned around to walk away from him. His words actually hurt me. They hurt my self-confidence.

"Hey wait", Kabir held my arm from behind and stopped me. I didn't turn to face him. He walked in front of me with his handsome smile which was suffice to melt my temporary anger.

"So what if you don't look pretty? Your heart is more beautiful and I like spending time with good people. You're my star, Aashi. Never forget that", he said as patted my head once again.

"Call me Aashi for now on", I said.

"We'll see", he said and smiled at me. I bite back my cheeks trying not to laugh and kept the coffee glass over my lips.

We walked quietly for some time but when I finished my coffee I've to throw it in the bin. I was trying to find some distraction from Kabir and coffee was doing great but now its gone inside my stomach.

"Why are you up so early?", Kabir asked as I threw my coffee cup in the bin.

"I wanted to enjoy this beautiful morning with some good music and coffee", I said.

"Oh, did I ruin your alone time?", Kabir asked.

You made it perfect, My heart whispered.

"No. It's ok", I replied politely.

"Of course it's ok. I'm here to tease you only", he replied with a smirk and I shook my head.

"I know you like my company because I'm not good at come back and you enjoy my poor state", I said rubbing my hands which were now cold. My coffee was giving warmth to them.

"Yes. I like your company not because I got to tease you. Annoying you is just a cherry on top", he said.

"Then why do you like my company?", I asked.

"Because talking to you is good for my heart. You make me feel positive about small things", he said and out of blue, he holds my hand. He entwined our fingers and then covered my hand with his inside his jacket's pocket. My cold hand immediately felt the warmth of the jacket and his hand. God, wy my denim jacket doesn't have any pocket?

"You don't have to do it", I said pulling my hand away but Kabir doesn't let it go.

"Do what?", He asked.

"You can leave my hand. People are looking", I said looking all around us.

"So, if people are not looking then I can hold your hand. Right?", He asked and I looked at him surprised.

Why does he want to hold my hand?, My heart whispered.

"It's awkward", I said and this time he left my hand. The warmth was again replaced by the coldness and I just pulled down sleeves of my jacket till half of my palm.

"Let's go back. You'll die out of the cold", Kabir said and I narrowed my eyes at him. I just nodded and we started walking back to the hotel.

"Do you like Gautam?", He asked on our way back.

No. I like you, my heart whispered!!

"He's my friend", I replied.

"I think he likes you", Kabir said and turned to look at me. I looked into his eyes but then looked in front.

"You're over thinking", I said.

Why can't you like me?, My heart whispered.

"If I am right and if he asks you out, what will you do?", Kabir asked as we're near the hotel.

"Depends", I said and walked ahead. Kabir didn't reply but he silently followed me. He gave me a troubling thought. Why will a guy like Gautam like someone like me? He's so handsome.

"Kabir has gone mad", I muttered to myself.

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Kabir's P.O.V.

"Aashi has gone mad", I muttered to myself as I made my way to my room.

"Depends. Did she just say that? What does that even mean? Depend, huh?", I asked.

"With whom are you talking so early in the morning?", Jay groaned as he pulled his duvet over his head. I kicked him in response.

"To you moron", I said.

"Seems someone's in a bad mood", Dhruv said getting up from his bed. He stretched his body.

"Why will I be in a bad mood?", I asked narrowing my eyes at him.

"Then why did you kick me?", Jay said throwing his pillow at me.

"I just came from the walk. I'm not like you two with lazy ass", I said throwing my headphones in the bed. I picked up my towel and walked to the bathroom to take a hot shower.

I turned on the faucet and let hot water flow down my body. I closed my eyes and Aashi's face came across my mind. I immediately opened my eyes. What the heck did just happen? Did I see Spooky? Why?

She looked beautiful today without those nerdy spectacles of her but why can't I praise her? Why was my mood ruined when Gautam admired her? Why is she affecting me? She has a crush on me. She likes me not another way around.

You're messing up my mind, I thought!!

The time I walked out of the bathroom, I saw Gautam sitting on my bed busy talking to Dhruv and Jay. I frowned and dried my hair with the towel. I adjusted my shirt inside my jeans and silently heard their conversation whilst drying my wet hair.

"She said NO", Gautam said.

"Why?", Jay asked.

"Her mom asked her to stay", Gautam said and I was all ears.

"We should ask Noor to try asking Aashi's mom to allow her to come with us", Jay said looking at Dhruv.

"Ok. Let's get ready and then we'll try to make sure Aashi come with us", Dhruv said. I comb my hair.

Jay left the room and Dhurv walked to take a bath. I turned around to see Gautam busy scrolling his mobile screen. I walked to Jay's bed and sat facing Gautam.

"Do you really want to impress Aashi?', I asked.

"I kinda like her. I thought about it the whole night and today when I saw her, I just got a clear message in my mind. I want to try", he said.

"Can I ask you what exactly you like in her?", I asked and he smiled.

"Her smile", he said and Aashi's smile just appeared in front of me.

Yeah, that's beautiful, My heart whispered!!

"And?", I asked.

"Her eyes. They talk more than anything else. Rest I'll get to know her today", he said.

"You should behave like a tough guy. Girls fall for bad boys, you should know that", I replied.

"Yeah, I second that. I don't think I could behave like a bad boy", Gautam replied.

"I'll teach you", I replied and he smiled.

"No. I'm fine being whatever I'm. If someone has to like me then like the real me", he said and I rolled my eyes. Ha talks like Aashi.

"Good luck then", I replied and wore my jacket and walked out of the room. I turned into the corridor and reached the main hall. I stopped in the staircase only when I saw Aashi walking inside holding a basket of roses. She was with some girls and had a smile on her face. She was laughing at something.

She placed the basket near some ladies who were making garlands and then adjusting her cap, she started talking to them. Today, I saw her in a different way.

Aashi is also beautiful. No, she's not beautiful as girls shown in the magazine or those Instagram fashion influencer but she has her beauty of own kind. The way her eyes sparkle when she loves something, her pure genuine smile. She's not temporary beautiful with looks but she's beautiful deep down with an amazing soul.

Aashi looked all around her and they rested on me. Our eyes met and she passed me her one genuine beautiful smile.

She makes me skip my beat, my heart whispered!!

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