🍁"And When We Kissed One Another For The First Time, I Swear I Could Hear Our Souls Whisper So Quietly, 'Welcome Home'!!"🍁

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Aashi's P.O.V.

He sat next to me and my grip on my lehnga increased a bit. It was night time, we're alone on the terrace, the mood is romantic because duh it's a wedding, Indian Wedding, Delhi Wedding to be precise. On the top, he's looking so handsome and his eyes were talking too. He was staring at me so intensely that I was forced to avert my gaze to the ground. The atmosphere around me all of a sudden picked up degrees. It's so hot in here.

"I want to ask you something", He said and I just nodded.

"I want to tell you something too", He said again and I nodded again.

"I'll ask first", he said and I looked at him.

"Do you like Gautam?", He asked.

"Yes", I replied honestly.

But not as much as I like you, my heart whispered!!

"So? Will, you date him?", He asked.

"Why?", I asked incredulously.

"Don't ask a question in return. Answer me", he replied.

"Don't ask me such questions then", I replied back.

"Why? Can't I ask you anything now?", He asked with a scowl on his face.

"No. You can't ask me about my love life. Why are you so concerned in between?", I kept my point. Today, I'm not going to win him.

"Because I'm your friend. You and I both know you lack maturity. You're already dealing with Paras. I don't want you to get in trouble with Gautam", he said.

"Gautam is a nice guy", I reasoned out.

"Don't judge a book by its cover", he said.

"Look who's talking?", I scoffed and Kabir rolled his eyes.

"Why are you picking up a fight? Just answer me. Will, you date Gautam or not?", He asked.

"I don't know", I replied truthfully.

"Why? You either like him or you don't like him. What's there to know?", He asked impatiently.

"I mean he's a nice guy. I can give him one chance. What do you think?", I asked.

"Look Aashi, he's way too nice. Such boys don't exist", Kabir said.

Just because you're not nice doesn't mean no one can be nice, my heart whispered.

"They exist in my world", I replied.

"You live in a fantasy dreamland. That's not my problem, spooky", he said coldly and my eyes welled up.

"Why are you so rude?", I asked getting up from my seat.

"I don't want you to date Gautam", he said.

"Why?", I asked.

"Because I wanna date you stupid", he yelled out loud and my eyes widened.

What?

"Huh?", I asked looking at him baffled.

"You heard me", he replied shoving his hands inside his Kurtis pocket.

Repeat it please, my heart whispered.

"Why? How? When? Where? What?", I literally repeat the whole W family. Did I miss any question?

"I don't know but it just happens", he said giving me his beautiful smile. He walked two steps closer to me, my heart started beating rapidly.

Kabir holds my hand in his and looking at me, he gave me his heart melting smile. He said, "I like you". He bites his lips still grinning.

Oh my god. I'm going to die, my heart whispered.

"Why?", I asked for the fifth time. Jesus, someone stops me.

"Because I love stars", he replied and said, "You're my star". My heart melts all in once and my tears welled up in my eyes.

Talk about dreams coming true!!

"Stop pranking on me. If this is a joke, I don't like it", I replied freeing my hand from his hand. I turned my back towards him. I need one good minute to let my brain process this brand new information. It's huge.

He didn't reply but in response, I felt a chain being encircled around my neck. I looked down and saw a necklace. Kabir turned me around and he locked the necklace. The best part of the necklace was it has a star and moon.

"Do you know how this necklace is locked?", Kabir asked. I shook my head in NO.

"You've to pass the star through the moon. After the star kiss the moon, the chain gets locked. I bought it for you because no one reminds of stars other than you", he said and a tear pass down my eyes. I wiped it away immediately.

"You don't need to buy it for me", I said touching the necklace. I didn't want to give it back to him. It's special.

"Hey, Spooky. Be my girlfriend", Kabir said and I frowned.

"At least kneel in front of me and ask for my permission", I said and he shook his head.

"Tch, such a Cliche", he sighed and then he literally went down on his knees. I gaped.

What's wrong with Kabir?

"Happy? Now, will you be my girlfriend, please?", He asked and I just nodded.

"Yes", I replied and then turned around. My cheeks went crimson red. I patted my cheeks to stop smiling.

"Spooky, stop turning your back to me. It's annoying", Kabir said and I scowled.

I turned around and asked, "Will you call me Spooky now also?".

"What should I call you then? Sweetheart?", He asked biting back his laugh and I rolled my eyes.

"You are rolling your eyes. What did I tell you before about this habit?", Kabir asked smiling mischievously at me. My eyes widened when he started stepping towards me. I stepped back.

"Stop right there. Don't come close", I stuttered. Before he could come further, we hear loud footsteps coming towards the terrace. I freaked out. Panic rose to my heart. The mere thought of standing alone with Kabir was suffice for blood in my veins to freeze.

"Hide", I whisper yelled at him.

"Why?", He asked.

"Someone can see us", I pushed him away but he holds my hand.

"Then we'll hide together", he said and pulled me with him to the other side of the terrace. We walked behind the big blue drums placed on the terrace to store items. Kabir pushed me to the wall and stood in front of me. He placed a hand over his lips indicating me to keep quiet. My limbs were trembling. What the heck am I doing? This is not me. I'm doing nothing wrong but why am I feeling guilty all of a sudden?

"There's no one here", Noor's voice echoed in my ears. I sighed in relief. I could clearly hear my heartbeat ringing in my ears though. It will take some time to relax.

"Maybe they've left. Let's go downstairs", Parth said. They're together. The thought of Parth actually making a move on his crush brought a smile on my face. I looked at them through the small space between the big blue drums.

"Yeah ok", Noor said and they walked out of the terrace. I left out a sigh and looked in front of me. I looked up and saw Kabir looking at me with a frown.

"Why did you ask me to hide?", He asked. I realised how close we're standing.

"Because I thought there might be some relative of ours. I don't want them to think wrong about me or you", I reasoned out. I stepped two steps to walk by his side but Kabir blocked my way by placing his one hand on the wall.

"We're not doing anything wrong. Why hide then?", He asked. He seemed upset about it.

"You can't change their mentality", I replied.

He placed his other hand on other side of wall totally blocking me and said, "Why do you always run away? Why can't you face the world with bravery? We're doing nothing wrong. If you're right, you should not act cowardly".

"It's easy being said than done. I can't change anyone's view. I just don't want to give them any useless reason to point their fingers at me. You know, I know, they don't know anything about us but they'll judge us like anything", I said.

"Why do you care about them?", He asked.

"Because I don't want them to put allegations on my parents and their upbringings. This is India. It's incredible in being short mindedness and hypocrisy when it comes to Indian girls", I said and Kabir sighed.

"Aashi, I want you to be a badass not a damsel in distress. You've to learn about not giving a shit about someone who doesn't matter to you. People have mouth, they'll use it to talk rubbish. It's us who needs to filter out things amongst what we want to hear and what to ignore. Trust me, you can't survive here being this goody two shoe", he said and I just looked down.

I agree with him but I can't change who I'm instantly!!

"Yeah", I said and he cupped my face in his hands. Electric current ran down my whole body at his touch.

"I'll always support you. I'm sure with time, you'll become more bold", he said and I just gave him a small smile.

"Thanks", I said and his eyes travelled from my eyes to my lips. He bites his lips. My body responded to it against my will. My eyes followed him and my eyes stayed over his lips too.

Push him, push him, my mind yelled.

Meh, my heart whispered!!

"Forgive me for this", Kabir said looking right into my eyes. Goosebumps covered my senses hearing the huskiness in his voice. With this much said, he leaned down and pulled me towards him. His both hands were cupping my face. I was on my toes and in just click, his lips landed on mine.

My eyes widened. His eyes were closed. I felt his soft lips over mine. They're salty and warm. Something melts inside me slowly. I felt my eyes dropping. I closed my eyes and the time stopped. I felt him kissing me. He pushed me against the wall. His lips were moving capturing my upper and lower lip one by one. I was numb. He holds my hand with one of his hands. Our fingers entwined, our lips touching each other. All I could think at that moment was how right it feels to be kissed by Kabir. The day I've been dying for actually came true. He pulled away stealing my first kiss but his touch lingers over my lips. I took my time to come back to reality. That kiss was surreal. I felt his breath over mine. I opened my eyes to saw him staring at me. And for the second time, he again crashed his lips over mine. He stole my second kiss too.

This time the kiss was harsh and deeper. His one hand was behind my neck and other hand over my face. He kissed me so deeply that I felt my lips on fire. My toes curled and my legs shivered. I hold him by his shoulder. My lips part away this time because now they're one kiss experienced. I kissed him back as much as I could, he groaned. As soon as his hands left my face and reached my waist, my self conscious guarded me. I was bitten by reality and I pulled away immediately. I can't cross my line. I was short of breath so did he. We both were breathing heavily. I placed my hand over my lips. I saw his lips deep red. My lipstick was on his lips. He looked at me with intense emotions. Feeling embarrassed, blushed, freaked out, happy, sad, overwhelmed with unsaid emotions, I pushed Kabir and I ran. I ran until I reached my room and lock myself inside.

Placing a hand over my heart, I sat down taking the support of the door behind. I placed my both hands over my face. Oh my god, I kissed Kabir. No, Kabir kissed me. I had my first kiss. I can't tell it to anyone and I can't digest it alone either. What should I do? I got up from my seat and walked to the mirror. The necklace he gave me was smiling at me. I blushed. I bite my lips. His touch, his kiss was repeating again and again in my mind. I can't face him now. It will be so embarrassed.

I need help, my heart whispered.

The mobile in my Lehngas's pocket rang. It was from Kabir. I didn't pick it up. I can't deal with him now when he kissed me. Why human emotions are so complicated? I took a deep breath, adjusted my lipstick, applied more compact on my red cheeks and nose to make them look less red because only God knows how much blush, I'm gonna do tonight. Placing my mobile back in my pocket, I opened my room's door and walked out. I was in my way to the main hall when I heard a loud voice from Priyanka's room. A vase was broken too loud. I immediately ran to her room but before I could knock on it, I heard a loud voice from inside.

"What are you doing here, Paras?", It was Priyanka. I tried opening the door and it wasn't locked. I slightly opened it.

The whole hall was empty. Everyone was busy dancing in the main hall on the dance floor. I waited to hear what's going on.

"I want to talk to you", he said.

"Someone can come. You should have waited for everyone to sleep. I was coming to meet you. Stick to the plan", Priyanka said catching me off guard.

Plan?

"Your little sister is threatening me to stay away from you. She's keeping an eye on me. Do you think we could elope?", Paras said and I felt my head spinning.

"Aashi is a little fool girl. She's meant to be used, that's it. She will never figure out anything", Priyanka said. Tears brimmed in my eyes. I felt betrayed and cheated by my own sister.

"She even sold drugs for us. She loves you way too much. She helped me earn ten lakhs. I've saved good money for you", Paras said and I heard Priyanka laughing.

I felt anger bubbling up inside me. I immediately opened the door and walked inside. They're standing holding each other's hand. Priyanka's eyes widened seeing me. Paras also seemed surprised.

"Aashi, what are you doing here?", Priyanka asked.

"You lied to me. You used me. How could you?", I asked feeling choked.

"I can explain", she said. Her face paled and she looked as if she might faint.

"Sure. You've to explain because now I'm going to tell everyone about your secret", I said.

"No, please don't. I love Paras. Please", she said walking towards me.

"And I love my family. You used me. You made me do the wrong stuff. I hate you. I can not see my family being insulted because of you and this jerk", I replied looking at Paras.

"If you'll tell anyone then I'll show your pictures of selling drugs", Paras said and blood in my veins froze.

"If I'm going down then I'm taking you down with me", he said. His look intimidates me.

I want you to be a badass, Kabir's words echoed in my mind.

"Go ahead. I'm going to do the right thing. I ain't afraid", I said finding confidence inside me. This new found confidence was given to me by Kabir.  I turned around to walk away. Priyanka was shouting my name but I didn't stop. She cheated me. Betrayal by family is the worst feeling ever.

I stepped only two steps out of the room when all of a sudden a very strong metal hit my head and sharp piercing sound ran inside my head. The pain was so high that everything started going blur. I place my hand behind my head only to feel blood oozing out. I turn around and saw Paras standing with a vase in his hand. Priyanka was standing behind him. Our eyes met and then everything black out.

Kabir, I need you, my heart whispered!!

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