In less than ten minutes, Naina reached the ground. He was waiting... hands crossed against his chest, shoulder leaning on the tree... his eyes deep with unbridled passion.

Naina stopped abruptly as she turned towards the tree, sucking her lower lip, hands twisting against her belly.

Taking a long stride, Sameer pulled her into his arms, crushing her with his tight hold.

"Aaj tum kya karne ki koshish kar rahi thi, Naina? Itna mazboot nahi hun main... khud pe kisi tarah control karta hun par tumhe aisa karte hue dekh ke kaise ruk sakta hun, bolo?" His voice was rough.

Without giving her time to comprehend what he said, his lips closed over hers, taking her with strong demands. She melted against him instantly, arching her back to get closer, hands going around his neck as she responded with the same passion.

As his mouth plundered hers, she felt her knees weaken... the clenched muscles of her stomach started to ache... ache with a hollow feeling that made her tremble. She moved closer, if it was even possible... one hand clutched the hair on his nape... the other one going behind his head, putting more pressure.

Sameer was startled by her response. She surrendered without resistance... without inhibitions.

He deepened the kiss as she gave him access, exploring her with his tongue... and a deep sound escaped her... her hand slipped to his chest as she held his shirt and the other one slid under his collar... a shudder ran up his spine as her fingers lightly stroked the back of his neck that remained covered with the collar all the time.

He lifted his mouth only when he almost fainted with the lack of air... even after leaving her, the air around did not feel enough to fill up his lungs that had been sucked flat.

Naina still held him tight, holding onto his chest for support. Her heavy breathing showing her need for air...

He stroked her hair, feeling the slight tremble in her body flattened against him.

"Sameer," the voice was like a jolt to him.

She had never uttered his name in such a tone... he cupped her face with one hand as he looked down at the reddened face and half open eyes.

His control was thread bare, seeing her melt like this in his arms.

And before he could get some sanity, she pulled his head and pressed her lips to his.

His gasp died inside the throat... his girl was out to torment him today.  Her taste filled him up as she showed whatever she had learnt from him.

And when it came to learning, Naina was always a topper.

His heart hammered against his ribcage so hard, he felt it might burst out of his chest. Naina had taken his breath away. Her feminine sensuality hit him harder than his own strong desire. But before he could take the control of the kiss, she moved back... panting.

He looked in fascination at her swollen wet lips, heavily lidded eyes  and trembling hands that clutched his shirt.

"Naina," he could feel the heat from her body, ready to burn him.

He cupped her cheek, "Jaan logi kya meri?"

Her eyes shot up to him... and slowly, a cloud seemed to lift... she realised what she had done.

Naina was appalled at her own action, feeling deeply embarrassed. She tried to get out of his hold, twisting to loosen his grasp... it only made him pull her closer.

Not able to look at him, she hid her face in the crook of his neck, hands on his chest.

Sameer himself did not know how to react... he was equally stunned. But he didn't want her to leave... not till he could make her understand that she need not feel awkward or shy.

"Naina," his fingers moved to her hair, tilting her head back.

She had closed her eyes... he could not see what was going on her mind... her nostrils were slightly flared still she was breathing through the parted lips. The colour on her face had turned dark red.

He leaned and kissed her closed eyes... in quick succession.

She opened them instantly... and he saw the brown circles gone dark, the flecks of light in them made them look dilated. His heart thundered at the pure desire that reflected in her eyes.

Naina took advantage of his loosened hold and pushed him. He stumbled... and she ran away... back to her hostel building... before he could stop her.

Sameer was left standing with one hand on the tree trunk, another one fisted on his side... he waited for her to look back. She did... only after reaching the end of the ground... and he could not make out anything in darkness.

Sighing, he left for his room once she was out of sight.

Naina sat on her bed thinking about the way she had reacted. She could not understand what came over her. The way he had supported her in the channel office, she had wanted to hug him then and there...

Sameer was always someone who paid lot of attention to his looks. She had seen him worrying about his appearance more often than not. Though she knew he loved her in everything that she chose to wear, hearing it from his mouth... that too in front of total strangers... had filled her with exhilaration.

The bike ride had spread a warm feeling in her veins... he always held her close but the closeness on the bike never failed to excite her. She felt a strange, soothing yet stirring sensation sitting behind him with her hands around his waist... or on his heart... and her body plastered on his back. His masculine smell enchanted her as she placed her chin on his shoulder... making her senses dull. She wanted to nuzzle him, wanted to kiss his neck... she even wanted to nip in the soft flesh, leaving a mark.

Naina hid her face with hands... her thoughts were going totally out of control.

Pressing her lips, she got up to stand in front of the mirror. Her lips still looked a little swollen. She was reminded of that peck on the beach... an impulsive action that had started the chain of whatever happened few moments back. She had felt a fire rise inside her as he pulled her for the kiss... and the heat spread in her veins, boiling the blood. She wanted to ease the ache that had started from her belly and engulfed her entire body in a matter of seconds. And when he had left her, she wanted more... she had taken what she wanted.

"Uff... kya soch ke aisa kiya maine?" She slapped her forehead.

Sameer was still dazed from whatever happened. He had asked Naina to meet him as he was dying to kiss her... the way she had kissed him on the bike had left his nerves coiled. Her lips had ignited him and he was hoping to steal a few moments on the beach. But she ran away from the secluded spot, not giving him an opportunity. He had even pacified himself... ready to wait for another day... and then she had brushed his lips with hers on that crowded beach.

He shivered at the memory... he had a strong urge to throw her on the cool sand and kiss her in front of everyone. Somehow, he controlled himself, but decided to meet her at their spot. Nothing gave him more solace than being with her under that tree. It was their private, protected haven.

What he had started was just a fraction of what he got... she had left him astounded.

It was not the first time that she had kissed him back with equal fervour but today it was much more... a primal ferocity... she had unraveled her burning for him.

He was still reeling under the sensation when she had pulled him for another one. And this time it was on a different level... she had taken full control... touching, coaxing, invading, exploring... and her hand had wandered where it had never gone before. His spine still tingled from the touch of her fingers between his shoulders, just a little below his neck. It was indeed a huge surge for Naina who had refused to open her eyes when she had seen him without a shirt.

He had threatened her that she would be paying for the way she had treated him today... and she had left him in this state... the evening had turned out to be the worse torture for him than ever. And she had run away in the end... no, not in the end... it had not yet ended.

"Yeh toh pata tha Naina ki tum bohot pyar karogi mujhse par aaj jo jhalak tumne dikhayi hai uske baad mujhe aur bhi besabri se intezaar rahega tumhara woh pyar dekhne ka." He spoke to the pillow that he was clutching against his chest.

He wanted to see the untamed side of her... the raw, unabashed passion that he was sure would be a treat for him.

"Oh Naina, badla toh mujhe lena tha tumse aur tumne fir se mujhe hi sazaa de di... ab neend kaise aayegi?" He groaned.

He fished out her dupatta from the cupboard and held it close to him, lying down in the bed.

Next morning, Naina was nervous to face him. She got ready almost an hour before time and went down. Hiding behind the pillar, she checked and was relieved to see that he wasn't around. She ran to the classroom.

The room was obviously empty. No one reached college this early. She settled on her desk, lost in thought.

"Kya kahungi Sameer se... kaise dekhungi uski taraf? Hey bhagwan, mujhe kya ho gaya tha... ab Sameer kya karega?" She scrunched her eyes shut, wishing she could erase the memories from his mind... so that he had no traces of whatever happened yesterday.

But it was just wishful thinking. Sameer had thought of nothing else the whole night. The few winks of sleep that he could catch were full of such dreams only. And he got up with same thoughts. Naina had captivated his heart, mind, soul and every breath.

He was sure she would try to leave early today. Getting ready much before time, he had been waiting in front of her building. But she didn't come... he waited till he heard the loud ring of the bell to mark the start of first lecture. He wondered whether to attend the class or wait in the library. Finally, deciding to go to the library, he walked with slow steps. While crossing the classroom, on an impulse, he looked inside.

He nearly jumped out of his skin... Naina was seated on the first desk. He had been waiting for the last forty five minutes... how and when did she manage to come here without being noticed?

Had she reached here even before that? Sameer saw the professor walking towards the class. He rushed in, slipping next to her as Naina kept her eyes glued to the open book in front of her.

She had sensed him the moment he stopped in front of the door. She could feel his eyes on her. When he sat next to her, Naina drew in a sharp breath.

Thankfully, the professor entered before he could say anything.

The class ended with neither of them having any clue about what was being discussed.

Unfortunately for Sameer and fortunately for Naina, the next professor entered the moment first one left. This class was no better.

Sameer decided to speak to her at the end of it, come what may.

"Yahan se nikalna padega... Naina ko library le jaana hoga... aise toh koi baat hi nahi hogi." He planned.

Just before the end of the class, a peon entered with a register. The professor read it and announced that no more classes will be held for the day as there was some meeting scheduled.

Naina's heart sank. In a few minutes, she would have to face Sameer.

Before she could think of some way out, the bell rang.

Sameer kept sitting quietly, looking down, waiting for everyone to leave.

Naina waited for him to move, so that she could leave... she had decided to run back to her room the moment he gave her passage.