Naina's POV..

After trying dozens of stupid dresses, Rads finally agreed on this white one, but I don't like it at all, because I am not used to wearing all these...

God these dresses are very uncomfortable...

We went home and showed it to my mother and guess what she loved it..

Of course she will... Now I know what she will say...

'Finally she's behaving like a girl..'she chirped..

See I knew it...

Though Bhaiyya & Papaji teased me, but didn't comment further since my mother was passing death glares, and no one in our house messes with her,

I repeat, No one !

'Rads ! Do I really have to wear this..' I whined, when she was doing something to my hair

'Yes you have to...' she orders ' Now, Sit straight, let me do your hair...'

'It's not my wedding...' I hissed

'But It's your first step towards it...' she winked..

God this girl, how can she escalate things so far....

'Not happening....' I roll my eyes

'But I never wear these kind of dresses, I'll be very uncomfortable, and look like an odd person out, please let me wear something casual...' I beg

'Shut up, Everyone is going to wear dresses today, It was decided by us girls last time we met...' she said while doing something with my hair..

'Really ? When...?'

'When you were busy in playing football with your dearest Arjun...' she teased

'Oh..'

'Your hair looks beautiful when left loose, Why do you tie it...!' She smacks my head

'Ouch...' I winced and looked at my reflection in the mirror..

Nah ! It looks decent....

'Time for some touchups..' she grinned

'Stay away from me...' I warned, looking at her makeup kit

'Too late now, don't move...' she smirks and ignorning my protests, anyway did it

After she was done, she looked at me with an awe, 'You look so cute Naina..!' She exclaimed..

'Arjun's going to have hard time keeping his eyes off you, actually not only him every guy over there...' she said proudly

'Okay, now you are getting Dramatic...' I roll my eyes and she made me look at the mirror...

Woah

'OMG, Is that me ?'

'Yeah... Haaye... I think I can make a career in fashion... See I created a masterpiece, well done Radhika...' she pats herself

'Let's not go there, I want to admire myself...' I say dreamily

'Shut up ! Your mom has called twice, and I worked so hard, for Arjun to notice you... I want to be praised okay, so lets go... and Don't you dare ruin it...' she warns and I nod, after 15 minutes, we left my house..

Rads wore a below knee length pink dress, she looked cute as always...

'I think I am going to fall Rads' I say nervously

'Don't worry, I wont let you....' she holds my hand

'I am nervous...' I whisper as we reached his building..

'Don't be...' She smiled

I could hear the music, the party was organized at the terrace, where arrangement for us kids were made, while our parents will be having a gathering at his house...

We entered his house at the 11th floor and began searching for our mothers to inform that we were here, I spotted my mother & Malini aunty (Rad's mom) chatting with (Arjun's Mom) Sangeeta aunty & other ladies....

'Maa...' I called and hearing this all the ladies looked into our direction and stared at me as we approached them

Oh god why...

'Hey Girls, welcome... you look so cute Radhika and Naina ! Oh my god you look beautiful my dear...' Sangeeta Aunty exclaimed caressing my hair

'Raina ! Your daughter is indeed very beautiful...' Aditi's mom said

'Yeah she looks good when she dresses up like girls...' Rads's mother laughed, everyone giggled at this

I am a girl... But damn I cannot roll my eyes at them...

'I...Uh...Thanks..' I half smiled

'Naina looks pretty in every attire Malini....' Sangeeta aunty patted my shoulder.. she is the sweetest

'Go beta...everyone is upstairs, Arjun asked about you twice...'

'Okay...' I smile and headed towards the exit

I could hear the Men chattering & laughing from the other room, As we climbed up the stairs, my heart was hammering in my chest...

'Rads.. Are you sure that I don't look ridiculous...??'

'You look stunning, Naina..I'm telling you as soon as you enter the venue everyone will go like Wow....' she winked

'Why are you so dramatic?' I roll my eyes

'Because I like to flaunt my best friend, whom I love soooo much' she hugs me

'Awww I love you too Rads....'

We entered the terrace, everyone was chatting around, the twins were dancing on the floor, they looked really cute and the boys were huddled together, probably discussing something....

Bhaiyya and his friends along with Radhika's elder sister Shrutika di and her friend stood away from us kids chatting among themselves, though they have parted ways, they are still good friends..

Niki & my other girlies accompanied the twins on the dance floor, While Aditi and her gang in their flashy attires were giggling commenting on others dresses I think... god why did I wear this...

'I'm leaving Rads...' I said and turned to leave

'Wait... Naina...'

'Woaahh, Is that really you Naina !' Someone called a bit louder from the back Damn it !

I stop and slowly turned around, it was Sid and he stared at me like I am some weirdo...

Why is everyone behaving as if I look like some alien from another planet, and of course now everyone's attention was on me...

Trying to avoid their gazes, my eyes land on him, He wore a white shirt with 2 buttons out and black jeans, his hair messy and was holding a glass of cold drink, his Dark brown eyes on me... I started to feel self conscious now, With him starting at me like that....

I cannot explain what I was feeling, when he approached me with smile on his face, never leaving his gaze on me, I smile back...

'Finally you're here...' Sid said

'Hey Kid ! You look good...' Jai was about to mess my hair

'Don't spoil my masterpiece..' Rads whined

'Indeed...' Arjun whispered but I heard it

My heart was throbbing in my chest now, I could feel heat rising my cheeks...

'Woah... Don't whine girl..... Even you look good kiddo.. ' he pulled her cheeks and she grinned

'Thanks J...' I smiled

'Waah... Aaj ladki lag rahi hai.... (you look like a girl today)' Sid said and everyone chuckled

'Ladki hoon main...( I am a girl)' I rolled my eyes...

'Ha wo to tu hai... par realisation aaj hui hai lagta hai....(That you are, but I think you realised it today)' Jai said and ruffled my hair, Me & Rads gasped...

This boy.... he's dead now..

'Uh oh...!' The boys said in unison

'JAI...!!!! What did I say on not touching her hair....' she adjusted my messed locks 'See you messed it up, Come here, I'll kill you...' She gritted

'Mummy...!' he yelped and ran off from there, Rads followed him...

'I gotta see that ' Sid exclaimed and ran behind them..

'Messed it up...' I whispered touching my hair..

Arjun smiled at me... ' Don't worry, It's not that bad... remove your hand, let me help you...' he came closer and started adjusting my hair, Slowly caressing my hair from roots till the tips.... It felt like bliss... only person I want to do this everyday is him !

'Your hair is perfect Naina... you look gorgeous today...' he said in his classic deep voice...

A shiver ran down my spine..

'Thanks... I know...' I tried to act cool

'I am wondering how rads convinced you to wear this...' he said still moving his fingers through my hair...

'Correction Rads forced me....' I said

'I'm glad she did....!' He finished adjusting my hair... 'See, Done...'

'Are you trying to flirt with me...?' I raise my brow

'You hardly give me a chance, Today I won't leave this one in a million opportunity...' he smirked

I did not say anything at this, Actually I didn't know what to say...

'You look nervous..' He said

'I...I feel like.. I look completely ridiculous...'

He rolled his eyes and held my hand...
'Naina do you have a map?' He asked

'What?! Why?'

'Because I just got lost in your beauty' he said with a smug smile

Ok... Eww

'You really need practice... Dont use this on US girls, they'll laugh at you...'

He narrowed his eyes

'Okay, you will like this... Are you a time traveller?' He asked .

'No'

'Because I totally see you in my future' he grinned

I dont reply, just roll my eyes

But inside, the thought of being in his future gave me butterflies

'I'll come up with better ones, Just wait i'll leave you speechless tonight' hr challenged

'Let's see...'

'Ooi Arjun... Come help me yaar...this Radhika is hitting me & you're flirting there...' Jai called from the other side..

Everyone looked at us, Bhaiyya's eyes narrowed and I gasped..

'Shut up Jai...' I said but Arjun cut me off in between

'Serves you Right J... Radhika ! Hit him from my side as well...' He yells and everyone laughed..

'Are come on, Arjun...! Please help me...' Jai whined

'I'll be right back...' he said and left...

I stared at his retreating figure, and sighed dreamily

I have a feeling that, This night is going to be a wonderful

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