||Confession||

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Shravas groaned and squirmed on his bed when he, all of a sudden heard his door knocking at high speed. He wondered what happened to Lasya.

"Did she wake up this early?", Shravas talked to himself; "Is she not tired at all?"

He yawned and stretched himself to look around for his cell phone, and he found it near the bed stand, lying unattended. He quickly unlocked and checked the time and to his surprise, he found out the clock had just turned 7.

'She is not an early bird, but then', he thought.

The knock on the door seems to be continuous and goes on louder until it irritates him.

"Little hearts, why are you so adamant about ruining my morning sleep?", Shravas murmured and eventually got up from the bed. He adjusted his sleepy hair while walking towards the mirror and then looked in it and adjusted his shirt and pajamas.

Then yawningly, he opened the door to get another shock of the day. His eyes widened seeing who it was in front of his room.

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"Ra... Rani!" He exclaimed, not able to believe what he was seeing.

'What the hell was she doing here and that too early in the morning?', he thought irritatedly.

"Good morning Vasu", She replied in excitement.

"Why are you here? That too in the early morning. Are you okay? I mean", he didn't want to be rude, but still asked with little concern since it was just 6.30 in the morning and they had decided to meet at 10 or so for breakfast. It's three-plus hours early.

"Well, just let me in. I will tell you if that's ok", Rani shrugged and moved past him, into his room.

Shravas was not liking this wherever it was going, in the first place.

He is a nice person but will never tolerate who takes him for granted or who enters into his personal space without his interest. So, at this point, he is highly agitated and displeased by her behavior.

He even hated the moment, out of all this time, yesterday God had decided to bring her in front of, him, and that too when Lasya was happily with him. He didn't like one bit of it.

'Damn you, Rani', he thought huffing.

He didn't like the way she barged inside his room without his permission. But what can he do? She is his friend and that too meeting her after a long time. So he just kept silent bearing her for himself.

Shravas closed the door and came to stand in front of her where she was coolly sitting and smiling at him on his couch.

"So, now care enough to tell me, why are you here early in the morning?", Shravas asked crossing his arms above his chest.

Rani smiled at him and started to blush. She adjusted the strands of hair that were falling on her face and looked at him.

'What to say, Shravas. You happened', Rani thought.

"Rani, I am waiting. Care to explain, please", Shravas requested.

"Yeah, it is just that I couldn't sleep the whole night. I just wanted to be here, with you", Rani said honestly, looking at him.

Shravas knitted his brows together not able to understand what she meant.

"Rani, what do you mean? You know I don't have any feelings for you. Then what are you even implying at?", Shravas asked irritatedly and took a seat on the opposite couch.

"I know, and I am ok with that. It's just that after so many years I am meeting you. So, as a friend I wanted to be here", Rani said smiling at him, licking her lips not knowing what to tell him.

This was irking Shravas, but then being a friend means having patience. So he waited until she was out in the open with real intentions.

"You know when I reached home back yesterday I was so happy that I was unable to sleep even for a few minutes so I was all up, thinking and planning for the day. It was all too nice for me. And, I know you will go back tonight so I thought I could enjoy extra time with you", she said slowly looking at him with something shining in her eyes, but what is that, maybe a hope...for love?

After a minute of silence, Shravas opened his mouth to say something he never thought would be saying.

"I was sleeping well," He said with pause.

"Yeah, I know. But only one day. Please give me this day to be with you to enjoy it fully. Please, pretty handsome please", She made her puppy face but he didn't feel anything towards her but maybe a little pity.

"Alright then. Let her also wake up", Shravas said not knowing, also wondering until then what they will be doing.

He got up from the couch, with slumped shoulders, and walked towards the washroom door.

"Are you guys sharing a room?", Rani's eyes popped out thinking she was here with him so she started looking at the bed.

"What?, why would you ask that all of a sudden?", He asked desperately.

"Well, I thought you..", Shravas cut her off from saying forward.

"Rani, you are going overboard. There is nothing like that; I know my limits also, it is none of your business to interfere in my love life and I am a person who loves privacy so yeah, let's leave the matter here itself", Shravas replied slowly.

Rani got up and walked towards him and held his hand, "I know that I am fighting for a lost game. But still, she is not even worth your love Vasu.  Please give me a chance", she said as she tried to close the distance between them. 

"Wait, what are you doing? Just maintain some distance please", Shravas pulled his hand away from her, "Also, who told you that I love her?"

Rani let out a loud sinister laugh, "Who has to tell? I can see that, in one can see how you look at her with all your lovely eyes"

Shravas could not believe what he heard, "Is my love that obvious to everyone? Then, why is it that Lasya does not understand or does not feel anything", he thought sadly.

"Rani, let's leave the matter. Yes, I agree I love her. But that is my life and I would not like anyone to meddle in my business. So, just stay put and be a friend who will guide us today for the remaining trip", Shravas said dangerously low, all the while looking into her eyes.

"Also, Rani, listen carefully. We are not in love nor have I considered you as my lover ever; So please don't try to break our friendship because of your nonsense obsession", He then turned his back towards her and whispered enough for her to hear, "So, you should maintain some distance with me, and now please go and come back at 10 or so after your breakfast"

He then motioned his hands towards the door.

"Please"

"Shravas, please try to understand", Rani tried to talk but in vain.

She huffed and left him all alone without saying anything. Rani stomped her feet while reaching the door, but then got shocked to see the person who was smiling at her without any issues.

*-*-*-*-*-*

"Am I interrupting?"

Upon hearing her voice, Shravas turned to look at the door. There she was, his Lasya all smiling and waving at them.

Shravas had a small guilty feeling inside.

'Did she hear us talking about her? Did she misunderstand anything?'

"Hello, Lasya. Good morning", Rani cooed at her and smirked at Shravas.

"Hey, Good morning Rani", Lasya said with a bright smile.

Shravas inside was churning with regret, for not confessing his feelings yet. If he had confessed, he wouldn't have fear like this.

"What's up, guys? And you are so early?", Lasya said, while coming inside the room.

Lasya didn't like Rani at all, especially early morning, and that too in his room. But then, she didn't show her dismay on the face and maintained a neutral face.

'They were cozy while I was coming. I hope nothing is going on between them and I truly believe I didn't interrupt them. If so, oh Good Lord', Lasya thought sadly.

"Well, I thought to give you both a surprise", Rani replied shrugging her shoulders.

"Wow, that's so nice of you, Rani. And, Shravas here I am. Look, I thought to surprise you by coming here and knocking the hell out of you and thought we could have an early breakfast and go for our unfinished trip. But here, you guys beat me to it", Lasya said taking a seat on the edge of the bed.

"Lasya, what are you doing here", Shravas asked out of surprise and couldn't think what else to ask. But then Lasya didn't like it at all.

"Why?, Am I disturbing you both?", Lasya asked innocently.

"No, I didn't mean that. I just asked because yesterday we were late to sleep so thought you need some more rest and I didn't think you would wake up this early", Shravas asked with genuine concern.

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All the while, Rani was looking at them feeling surprised. Both of them love each other which can be seen clearly but she believes they haven't confessed yet and that gives her a prominent hand.

Rani smirked internally.

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Lasya knew he was for real, but then seeing Rani here, in his room and that too early, was not at all making her comfortable.

'Am I jealous?', Lasya thought.

"It's ok. I guess I shall sleep more. You guys continue", Lasya got up and left the room. Just as she could leave, Shravas pulled her towards his hard-toned chest.

"What?"

"Where do you think you are leaving?", Shravas asked dangerously.

"I ... I..."

Lasya couldn't form any words as she could see his eyes whispering something to her.

She was so lost in his eyes, and their face was so close that she could hear his heartbeats.

'Oh my', Lasya gulped.

"Stay here. I will come freshening up. We all shall go together to have some breakfast", Shravas said, directly looking into her eyes.

She knew, his eyes were shining with some kind of triumph. But what is it?
She couldn't pinpoint anything. But then, she silently liked this closeness all of a sudden. She was finally feeling something for him. Yes, she is...truly feeling and she knows, she is in love with this guy.

'Shravas, what are you doing to me?', Lasya asked silently while looking at his eyes.

*-*-*-*-*-*

"Rani, come here and sit. Let's wait for him and then we shall go and have breakfast", Lasya patted the nearby space, requesting her to sit.

"Yeah sure", Rani said, smiling a bit.

"Then what do you do, Rani?", Lasya asked in an attempt to talk.

"Well, I am in the final year of my degree", Rani curtly replied, "What about you?", she questioned

"I am a first-year engineering student and Shravas is my third-year senior", Lasya answered unanswered.

"Wow, junior-senior relationship, that's cool", Rani beamed at her, patting Lasya's shoulders.

She didn't understand what she meant, but she knew she was a bit jealous.

While they were talking, Shravas came getting all ready.

Lasya's breath hitched looking at him as he was wearing a black shirt with black denims today and the looks are just to die for. He is so handsome with a toned body and if she is right, he works out well. It has paid off well since it can be reflected in his body.

Whereas, Lasya is too lazy to jog or walk. Even though she is slim, but has to stay fit to be healthy.

Lasya sighed, and murmured silently drooling at Shravas, "What a drool-worthy body"

Lasya's trance was broken when Shravas cleared his throat. He smirked at her seeing his effects on her. He knew she would love this color and hence he planned to wear it today. Likewise, she also paired it with a beautiful yellow frock.

And now, that color pair is a killer combination.

Black and yellow!

Lasya gulped and looked anywhere but him.

"Oh God, did I just caught checking him out?", Lasya thought irritatedly.

"Wow Shravas, you look hot with all the black", Rani fluttered her eyes and went near him.

"Lasya, please send me a pic of ours", Rani gave her the phone.

"Yeah sure", Lasya smiled.

Shravas and Rani were standing together, getting ready for the photograph to be clicked.

"Okay, so say cheese", Lasya said, but Shravas was looking at her intently and was feeling happy that she was also happy and found it funny since she was focusing on the click this seriously.

So, knowingly he winked at her, and Lasya could see that through the camera. Lasya gasped and her eyes widened at the sight.

"What happened Lasya? Your face says you have seen a dinosaur", Rani chuckled to which Shravas also smiled.

Lasya bit her lip and was fuming inside not knowing how to deal with Shravas's antics.

"Stand straight, will you Shravas", Lasya asked irritatedly.

But inside, she knew she was not irritated at all. Instead, she was feeling giddy not knowing what to feel else.

"So here I click, say cheese", Lasya clicked their picture happily and gave it to them.

"Thank you so much Lasya", Rani said and pulled them together for a selfie.

"So cheese for the selfie", Rani clicked their photo together.

"Rani, can you click our photo please", Shravas asked.

"Yeah sure", Rani accepted his phone uninterestedly.

Shravas held Lasya by her shoulders and stood closer to her. He could feel her body going stiff with his touch. And it seems she had stopped breathing all of a sudden which made Shravas feel proud of his effect.

"Lasya, stay comfortably. I am not gonna eat", Shravas said, for which Lasya turned to look at him, "and also, breath"

Lasya scoffed turned to look at the camera and smiled.

After the photo session, Rani got a call from her parents. She went out to take the call.

"Guys, it's my parents. I will just be back attending this", Rani said and went out.

"Shravas, let me get my sling bag from the room", Lasya said for which Shravas nodded and she went away.

*-*-*-*-*-*

Shravas was wearing his watch, when someone tapped on his shoulders.

Lasya held her giggles.

But how could Shravas miss it?

He knows every sound of hers that she will make. He had a smile on his face and turned to look at her.

"Oh, it's you!" He said boringly just wanted to know her reaction.

"Yeah, it's me", She placed her hands on her hips.

"Why? You were expecting someone else I guess!"

She gave him a look daring enough to take her name. He gulped and smiled sheepishly.

"Nope, I was just kidding", Shravas said.

Shravas went near her and gave her a hug for which Lasya was startled.

"What happened? Is everything alright", Lasya caressed his back.

"Hm.. let me just stay like this", Shravas murmured on her neck.

Lasya was getting goosebumps all over her body because of their proximity.

She gulped, feeling her heart beating faster. Way too fast. And she knew she was in big trouble. She knows she is in love with him. But what about him? Does he also feel the same? If not, she would be left heartbroken. This situation scared her gut out. She won't be able to confess her feelings.

'Let my feelings stay within myself and I am happy being his friend", Lasya thought sadly.

One lone tear escaped from her left eye and she just ignored it.

"You smell so sweet Lasya", Shravas whispered near her ear making her insides squirm.

"Th... thank you", Lasya said shyly and withdrew herself away from his warmth, not able to look at him. 

She lost the warmth, but then, it was for their good. Her heart would be safe, she suppose.

"We will be having a very good day, Lasya. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I am going to do", Shravas said looking directly at her.

"Yes Shravas. I am looking forward to it".

By then Rani came and everyone went outside to have breakfast.

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"Okay, the breakfast was yummy, and thank you Lasya for the treat", Rani said happily.

"Okay, so we are now heading to Agra. Today we have planned to visit the places between Agra and Delhi. So, yeah, let's go", Shravas said.

"Do you want me to book a cab or shall we go in your car, Rani?", Shravas asked nonchalantly.

"In my car Shravas. How can I allow you to take a cab? Let's have a long trip", Rani said and moved towards her car

Lasya sat in the front passenger seat, and Shravas in the rear seat in the back.

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The road trip is about 4 hours from Delhi to Agra.

On the way, they visited worlds of wonder in Noida. They gave it a one-hour time stop. Lasya played certain games and Shravas was happy looking at her, all in her childish avatar.

After that, they visited the OKLA bird sanctuary. So many beautiful birds were there and Lasya felt happy.

"Oh my, look at there, Shravas. I have never seen this many butterflies at a time in my life. This is wonderful and this feels beautiful. Thank you Shravas for bringing me here", Lasya said happily.

"Mention not. Just enjoy", Shravas said and allowed her to stand there and watch the butterflies for some time.

After all the walk, they were hungry. So visited Baa Bristo where they had some spring rolls and chilly cheese toast.

Later in the afternoon, after lunch, they headed to their final destination which was the Taj Mahal.

"Symbol of love", Lasya murmured looking at the gigantic architecture in front of her.

The stunning masterpiece was a great artwork to drool for.

The domes on the four sides were superb and the white marble covering the brick underneath brings authenticity to the beautiful Mughal dynasty.

Shravas felt happy seeing Lasya enjoying the trip and especially, the Taj Mahal. He always wanted to visit this place with his love.

He is here finally but hasn't confessed yet. Still, it made him happy as she was here with him at least as a friend.

They could also see the Yamuna River on the back side of the Taj Mahal.

The water was cascading at a slow speed as if it had all time in its world.

The river gives the Taj Mahal a beautiful view of its surroundings.

After the tour of the great Taj Mahal, they were tired. They sat in the available green space and started to munch some snacks. They could see the rush of people coming to see the wonder of all decades.

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Sometime after, all the munching, They planned to click some pictures, es and like usual Rani was fully clinging to Shravas's shoulders as if she didn't have one.

Don't know, what happened suddenly, She jumped on his arms and placed a kiss on his cheeks.

Seeing this, Lasya choked out her drink. She stares at them not knowing what's going on with wide eyes and closes her already-dropped jaw.

Shravas couldn't believe the kiss and the situation became awkward. He rubbed that place on his cheek where she kissed just a second ago. He looked at Lasya to check whether she had seen the kiss. One look on her face revealed she did see what happened.

He mouthed Lasya 'help me out' by giving his best puppy face.

She raised her brows and mouthed a 'no' with attitude while sipping her favorite Coke.

He chuckled mentally seeing her cute antics because he knew she was getting jealous but then, he tried once again and mouthed 'Please, somehow help me from this girl'

That was it.

Lasya shook her head, got up on her feet, and quickly strode toward Shravas. On a second, Lasya pushed Rani aside and gave a long lingering kiss on Shravas cheek which took both of them by surprise.

Even Lasya was shocked realizing her bold step. She gulped audibly enough to hear.

Shravas was feeling happy, at least she kissed him.

Jealousy was freely flowing in her blood veins and it was enough to burst open the nerves in her body due to the rage building inside her. Because of that, she didn't even think twice before kissing him.

But she liked it. Heck, she loved it. Even he also liked it, since it's a rare case where a girl will initiate a kiss which is an intimate thing.

"Hey, why did you push me?" Rani shouted with annoyance, adjusting her top. She didn't see the kiss as Rani was looking down for a steady balance.

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"I pushed you because he is my boyfriend. Since I am here there is no need to have another girl around him. He is not that animal freak who loves to get clingy with every available koala", Lasya retorted.

Lasya gave a death glare to Shravas as well as she didn't truly like the way he was allowing her to cling.

Rani was fuming in anger and if it was a cartoon character, then we could surely see the smoke coming out of her ears.

"Vasu, who is she? Is she your girlfriend?" Rani pushed Lasya to the side and walked past him.

She was expecting an answer from him by keeping her hands over her hips.

"Well," he looked at Lasya who was giving him, I dare you to cross my words.

"Yes, she is my girlfriend Rani. I don't want to do anything that irritates my love", he then moved near Rani.

He placed his hand on her shoulders, and said, "Rani, you and I both know we are just friends. I have never reciprocated your feelings. So it's best that you forget and move on in your life. But, please remember you will always be my best friend, no matter what"

Rani had tears in her eyes, and it was flowing freely. Lasya could understand the pain behind her tears. But what to do, she loves Shravas and he asked her to help. So she has to continue this sudden girlfriend act.

Lasya moved forward, and stood in front of Rani, "Rani, please don't keep a grudge against us. We love each other. You know how much it hurts when we don't get our love. So please don't break us apart and live in guilt afterward", She then wiped the tears that were flowing down her cheeks.

"You will find your true love soon. I am sure of that. You are such an amazing person. I don't know much about you, but I can say you are a gem of a person since you are friends with Shravas. Being friends with Shravas is not that easy since he carefully chooses his relations. So I know how good you are", Rani nodded her head in agreement and happily hugged Lasya. Lasya mouthed sorry, to Shravas.

Shravas was looking at Lasya intently, and all the while, she was avoiding his eye contact. He knew the reason behind her antics.

She doesn't want Shravas to think bad about her, but then she acts perfectly.

Who thought she could boldly say this?

*-*-*-*

"Why did you say that?"

"Well, you told me to help you out. So I did what I thought would be perfect for the situation. I am sorry I overstepped the boundary. But then, I believe it all turned out well. Is it not Shravas?", Lasya asked in a voice filled with guilt.

He didn't say anything, just kept quiet and enjoyed the evening in silence.  

*-*-*-*-*

They reached the hotel by around 7. They had dinner on the highway itself. Now it is time for Rani to bid bye.

"Okay then. Thank you, Shravas. Yesterday and today were great for me. I never expected to see you again but then the world is small. Again, I am so happy the words are not enough to express how I am feeling now", Rani smiled at Shravas. "And, Lasya is one lucky girl. Please preserve and protect her", she said eyeing Lasya but she heard her enough and looked at Shravas who just ignored her turning his head away which hurt her a lot.

"We too had a good time. Bye Rani. We shall meet once again", Lasya bid bye when they reached their lobby.

Shravas gave her a farewell hug, "It was a good time Rani, and thank you for helping us guide the place. It means a lot"

Rani smiled bid goodbyes and went away leaving them in the hotel courtyard.

Lasya sighed and walked to the rooms trailed by a silent Shravas. 

Lasya didn't dare to disturb it.

She had enough, so decided to open up but before that, he unlocked his room and was about to close the door but he stopped when his heart shook after listening to her next words.

*-*

"I like you the way more than you shall expect and I didn't act back there", she paused and looked directly into his eyes. She could see his emotions through his beautiful eyes.

Shravas was not understanding, what she was up to.

She took a deep breath closing her eyes and blurted out.

"I love you, Shravas"

There she said it finally, and she opened her eyes and continued.

Listening to her, Shravas was over the moon.

'She did love me back', Shravas thought and mentally danced. But didn't dare to say anything, as he waited for her to finish.

"It was a love at first sight for me. But I always ignored the feeling that erupted whenever you were near me. The way you look at me with utmost love and care has been enough for me until now"

"But I guess, I can't take it any longer or I can ignore this feeling. Because it hurts me the most in a way that painfully congests my heart"

Shravas heart felt happy and content. He was at peace.

"I always wished to be loved since I lost my parents in a drastic accident and that too in my younger age. I barely remember them but still, I love my parents more than anything else. If they were here, I might be standing as a different person with much attitude or with some amount of money in my wallet. But neither of them has caught my attention till now and I am not planning on keeping it either

All I want is for you to love me back the way I do. I wanna be loved by you and be pampered by you. Only you.

You have already captured my heart and all I could say is 'I love you with every fibre of my body.'

Do you love me?

I know you like me but wanted to confirm whether it goes to the L word extent.

If not, I am leaving this matter here itself. Because I don't want to feel pity, especially from your side"

*-*

By now, they were in his room. The door is already closed and only heavy breaths can be heard.

Seconds turned to minutes, minutes going to turn an hour.

Since he was not saying anything, she was dumbstruck as she already blurted out her feelings. Embarrassed, she stood there gawking at him. Whereas he was fidgeting his phone like in the world, she was talking to someone else. Now, she felt really bad for letting him know. She turns around to walk away with her heavy heart.

*-*

Meanwhile, Shravas dials a number from his phone without responding to her questions or confession.

He knows Lasya was waiting for something, anything from him.

But then he wanted to do it right. Because this was the right time, he understood that finally.

*-*

Lasya stopped right in her tracks, as she heard her phone ringing. She removed her phone from the sling bag to see who the hell was now disturbing their confession time which was a very important time for her at least.

But she was shocked beyond her expectations to see her secret admirer calling her at this moment.

'oh God, why is he calling me now? Does he still love me? Oh God, what should I do? Answer or not answer?' she thought and started debating mentally.

She turned to look at Shravas and he was doing something on his phone.

'He is busy with his phone. Maybe there won't be any problem attending this call', Lasya thought and attended the call in her shivering hands.

She kept it near her ear and waited for the admirer to speak up.

"I love you, my little hearts", said the admirer but she let a big gasp and turned behind to look at Shravas who was now holding his phone near to his ear and smiling at her with tears in his eyes that were freely flowing over his cheeks.

She dropped her phone and instantly covered her mouth with her trembling hands and the tears started rolling down her cheeks as well. She started shaking her head not willing to agree enough with what she just heard.

'Shravas, my secret admirer! Oh boy, I am screwed up. He has been genuinely in love with me since long enough even before I met him personally', she thought mentally and cried hysterically.

Shravas saw all this and cut the call. He came forward and took her in his arms in a tight embrace.

"I love you with every fiber in my body, my little hearts. Yes, don't be tense. I was your secret admirer who loved you ardently since ever and still loves you and will be loving you until my last breath", Shravas whispered while caressing her back.

He withdrew himself from the hug and looked at her. He held her chin and made her look at him. She was a crying mess.

"I need you in my life and I wanna grow old sitting and loving beside you. Not with anyone else", He said to her looking all loving, and placed a long kiss on her forehead.

Lasya was crying hysterically, as she couldn't believe the recent happenings.

At last, she was a lovable one!
She was all loved...

She couldn't believe it, still... Her tears were flowing nonstop.

He then kneeled and held her hand.
"I know I have hidden this fact about being your secret admirer. I am sorry for that first of all. First I saw you in the Olympics cafe then and there, I fell in love with you. I don't know how and why.

All I know was, that it was you who I will be sharing everything in my life going forward. So, I just stalked you for say, several days just to make sure you are safe. When I came to know you have got the best dog with you, I was relieved and worried less thereafter. I know how you worked hard just to meet your needs. I felt sad seeing you like that cause you deserve more and the best in your life.

I started loving you more seeing your hard work, dedication, and sincerity towards anything you do. The determination you have is mind-blowing and I just fell for you again and I fell for you deeply the time when I met you in Goa. I can't share the happiness that fills my heart whenever I see you.

My heart knows what it wants, and when you are there, near me, it automatically beats faster than normal just like it's participating in some kind of marathon.

I want you in all ways and I need you to care for me the way I do. I love you my little hearts. You were mine from the beginning, you are only what I wanted ever in life. By the way, I want to ask you one thing as of now. Will you be mine, forever to love?"

By this time Lasya was a tear wreck and couldn't hold back. So, she just pulled him up and hugged him tightly.

"Yes, I will always be yours, Shravas. Thank you for loving me since before and I am so happy that you fell for me first", She pulled away and looked straight into his eyes.

"People say, it's better to stay and love people who love you more than themselves first. So, you have loved me for a long time and even if I didn't love you, I am happy to be yours. Cause your love will help me in loving you back. But in our case, I have already fallen for you, irrevocably, Irresistibly, and undeniably", She wiped her tears and moved back a little.

Shravas was flabbergasted, as he did not know why she moved away.

"Now, what are you waiting for?", He raised his eyebrows in confusion thinking about what she was talking about. Lasya felt shy, but thought to be bold enough, as this is in front of her love. So she cleared her throat, and continued, "Now, come here - kiss me and claim my first kiss. Hurry up"

Listening to her words, he beamed with happiness. He pulled her towards him and placed a kiss on her forehead. It was long and pure.

He smiled at her.

"That's not the kiss, I meant", Lasya said boldly, looking at him.

Shravas smiled at her, "I know, but this is my promise to you. I will always care for you, and my love towards you, will never die".

Lasya's eyes welled with tears and it was about to roll down, just then he placed his lips on hers.

The kiss was soft, smooth, and gentle as he didn't want to startle her and they were like floating in the air.

'Oh damn, this is her first kiss, and I want nothing else but the best for her', Shravas smiled mentally.

'Wow, this is what a kiss feels like, just beyond beautiful and sensual', Lasya danced mentally.

Her hands went around his neck for the grasp as her knees started to become jelly.

He traced her lips with his tongue, seeking permission. She did give him that, and their tongues collided with full passion igniting the hidden desires. But, that can wait as they have all the time in the world.

When they were out of breath, they stopped and joined their forehead in happiness. Neither of them talked, they just relaxed in each other's embrace.

Opening their eyes together, they looked at each other.

"Little hearts, shall I kiss you once more?", Shravas asked tracing her lips with his fingers.

She just closed her eyes in anticipation and tightened her hold around his neck.

This time, his lips came crashing down in full force. They went on chewing and nibbling for some time, while his hands started tracing her body. When he reached her waist, he just pinched smoothly so that she could open her mouth for him. She did exactly that, and their tongues collided tasting each other until they were satisfied.

On the kiss, Lasya grasped a handful of his hair and pulled him towards her if there was any space left, as their body smashed together to become a perfect fit.

They went on for a long passionate kiss, taking time, slowly savoring each other's lips in various ways making their first kiss memorable.

They held on to each other like glue and paper. Both of them joined their foreheads after a battle of their tongues.

"I love you my little hearts," he said deeply looking into her eyes.

"I too love you, Shravas", She too reciprocated the feeling and buried herself in his chest. He held her tightly and felt content. Both of them are happy and content.

"I am never going to leave you and I am going to hold you like this until my last breath. I love you so much my little hearts", he whispered in her hair slightly kissing her.

"Even, I don't want you to let me go ever. I am also, so much in love with you, Ravi", She responded.

He withdrew and smirked at her for her nickname. 

"Ravi is your nickname from me. Sh-Rav-as is your name and I have picked the second syllable of it so that you could have a unique nickname given only by me", she said with pride lacing in her voice.

"Thank you. It's nice. I love it when you call me by that name", he said genuinely.

She nodded her head in response and tiptoeing, she placed a kiss on his cheek. He was taken aback by him. He giggled.

Their moment was broken when one of their phones pinged with nonstop messages.

Lasya's brows knitted together, she knew it was her phone. So she checked and came to know the messages were from her friends.

"Love, it's getting late. We have to pack. There are just two hours left for our flight back. So you just go and pack your bags and come quickly. I will wait here and in the meantime, I shall pack mine too. What say?", Shravas said lovingly.

Lasya's heart swelled with pride when he called her love. She couldn't ask for more. Her life is perfect now.

'Thank you oh my good Lord, thank you for everything', she prayed silently.

"Sure Ravi", saying they hugged once again and Shravas led her towards her room.

He unlocked it, "I will come and knock within 45 minutes. So be ready by then" Saying this, he walked back to his room.

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Soon, they are on the flight, back to Bangalore, to the place where it all started.

Finally, the journey from Banglore to Delhi became indeed a memorable one for Lasya and Shravas as they did win the trophy and they conquered their love on the way!

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FINALLY, THEY DID CONFESS.

Yahoo!!!

AND THE SECRET ADMIRER SECRET WAS OUT TOO...

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