A/N: I'm obsessed with this song 😂. Literally I'm in love with the words and emotions of this song! I hope it goes with the chapter! I'm not really good at mapping songs with my chapters!

P.S. I would like to thank anonymous_in_love for making this! I love it.

|MEERA|

Great just fucking great! Was Veer actually going to kiss me? He did apologize which was completely unexpected. Now I shall never know because Kabir ruined it. I hate him right now. The one moment that might have changed everything between Veer and me, was gone.

I was still sitting on the couch with my hands on my face. I'm going to kill Kabir for ruining such an amazing moment. I was finally getting somewhere with Veer. My eyes snapped open when it hit me that we were about to make out on the couch, in the fucking living room.

I sure as hell hope none of them witnessed what had happened between us. Kabir greeted everyone in the room. I tried to look for Veer but looks like had stormed off, most probably to his room. The rest of them went towards the backyard, only Ira was there.

I narrowed my eyes when I found Ira blushing profusely while Kabir flirted with her shamelessly. I can't witness this bullshit anymore and let's not forget that he ruined my beautiful moment with Veer. It's only fair that I make him squirm.

"Kabir!" I shouted and he whipped his head towards me. His eyes widened when he realized I was mad at him, not just normal mad but fuming with anger. "I should go check on the food!" Ira muttered, after giving me a curious look she left the place but not before smiling at Kabir.

Kabir cleared his throat sitting next to me on the couch. "Hi, Meera!" He squeaked, literally squeaked I wanted to laugh loudly but I managed to maintain my stoic face. "What were you doing? I told you to stay away from her! She's too young Kabir!"

Kabir rolled his eyes scoffing at me. "Meera, you need to relax! I'm not going to date her! I know she's too young and I don't want to cross you. I don't have a death wish! I was um only flirting!" He speeded through the last sentence so that I wouldn't catch what he was saying but unfortunately I know what he said.

I growled at him. I'm not that angry with him for flirting with Ira. I'm mainly mad at him for interrupting Veer and me. His eyes widened and he raised his hands in surrender. "Hey hey! It's just innocent fun! I promise I won't do anything now. Maybe when the time is right? You know what I mean!" I raised my brows.

That is surprising, to say that I was shocked would be an understatement. He usually goes for the next girl if one of them rejects him. I have never seen him wait. So, this had to be something special and different. I know he would never admit this but in all the years that I have known him, he's someone who's in search of a perfect woman.

"Really?" I asked him with a baffled voice. Kabir rolled his eyes but nodded his head. "Yes! Really! That offended me Meera Raichand! Anyway enough about me and my dating life! Where's the birthday boy?" His question reminded me as to why I was mad at him once again.

I glared at him and hit his shoulders. "Veer by no means is a boy. He's a man and why couldn't you come a bit late! You don't have to be so punctual all the bloody time!" I shouted at him while Kabir just gaped at me. Serves him right. Ugh, why did I ever call him?

"Excuse me for not wanting to be rude! I wanted to get here on time! Is that so bad?" I shrieked into one of the cushion pillows and hit him with it. "Fine you can come early but why did you have to ring the bell the very moment you came? You could have maybe rung the bell after ten or even five minutes!"

I know I wasn't making any sense but God Damit! I was so frustrated. It took me seven years, so many heartbreaks, and bearing Veer's cold behavior to finally get this moment and it's all down the drain now. Kabir began laughing, I snapped out of my thoughts and glared at him.

"Did you want me to lurk around your house like a creep? Is that what you wanted me to do? No normal person would ask anyone to do that!" Kabir exclaimed and began laughing. I huffed and punched his shoulder. He groaned while I smirked satisfied that my punch affected him.

"Woman, don't hit me!" I shook my head and laughed a little. "Whatever Kabir!" We spoke for a few more minutes after which Tanya ran into the house from the backdoor with a huge grin on her face.

She looked like an excited kid. Tanya frowned and stomped her foot and mumbled something under her breath. It reminded me of how she did that all the time when we were kids. The same grumpy face. "What's wrong Tanny? What has you in such a sour mood?"

Tanya ran her eyes over the room. "Where's Bhai?" That was a very good question because even I wanted to know where exactly Veer was. I shrugged my shoulders and shook my head. "No idea Tanny! He may be in his room." Tanya mumbled something under her breath and walked towards his room.

"I'll go bring him. I swear he better be in this house else I'm never talking to him!" She mumbled as she ascended the stairs. Kabir and I laughed at her. Kabir glanced at me giving me a weird smirk. Like as if he knew that something was going on with me.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Kabir shrugged his shoulders and laughed. "Nothing! Just sensing something that I didn't previously!" I huffed and rolled my eyes but refused to meet his gaze.

"What might your observation be?" I stared at the black screen of the television and waited for him to answer. "I have a feeling that something has shifted between Veer and you! Am I right or am I right?" Ha, no way in hell was I going to admit anything to him.

"You're wrong! It's nothing like that!" I lied right through my teeth. I turned my face and narrowed my eyes at him. "Besides how can you even say that? You haven't even seen us for days!" Kabir shrugged his shoulders and with that stupid smirk still intact on his face.

"Well, if you remember correctly I saw the two of you just a few days back!" That's when it hit me, that dinner and how Veer was almost going to choke Kabir and finally that stupid promise that he made. Which by the way stands null now. He can't throw that promise in my face again. I will not accept it at all.

I was about to argue but I saw Tanya dragging a very grumpy Veer down the stairs. He can be grumpy but he was still very handsome. I couldn't stop myself from drooling over him. I spent all my teenage years crushing over Veer and gushing over the fact that the school's most popular boy was my best friend.

Teenage Veer was definitely an asshole. He always liked that the girls of our class and school fawned over him. It always broke my heart when he would go on some dates with these girls none of them were as serious as Jia but still it didn't hurt less.

I on the other hand did have one relationship. I never thought about it until now. Well, because it was too complicated and probably I did want to be reminded about it. I don't even want to think about Vishal. He was fine, we dated for a while a few years back when I was super angry with Veer.

To be precise this happened when Veer dated Jia. He obviously doesn't know but that one action of his was a huge blow to my self-esteem. I felt worthless and stupid for being so crazy about Veer. Vishal and I never lasted for more than a few months.

He was initially very sweet and caring but as time went on he became really possessive. Not even my parents know that I dated him. That's how secretive I was about it. He wanted to meet my family and talk about our alliance. What pissed me off the most was when he said I should quit my job. He even said as I quote, "Girls should stay away from violence!" What an ass!

That was the last straw for me. His true colors were out and I couldn't stand another minute with that vile man. I had planned to introduce him to everyone but that conversation changed everything for me.

I was staring at Veer the entire time as the memories of my first asshole of a boyfriend flashed in my mind. Veer gave me a questioning look. Kabir cleared his throat while Tanya giggled. I immediately turned my head to the other side.

"Di, I know Bhai looks very handsome but you can stare at him after we go outside! Come on!" Tanya exclaimed and skipped away towards the backyard. I was too stunned to answer back. I realized that Veer was now glaring at Kabir.

"Uhh, I'll go outside!" Kabir stuttered before walking away. I chuckled at his reply, he actually looked scared. I think Kabir and Veer would get along well but only if Veer wasn't so stoic all the bloody time. "Shall we go birthday boy?" I chimed clapping my hands together.

The moment or rather the kiss that we almost shared gave me a lot of courage. I walked towards him while he scanned me from top to bottom, shivers ran down my body. I stopped when my face was only an inch away from his. I sniffed, I could smell smoke. He was smoking again. What is up with him and smoking? It pisses me off.

I fisted the collar of his black shirt and yanked him closer. Veer smirked at me. He was certainly not innocent to have smoked and to be standing this close to me. "Remember one thing Captain Gupta, if you want my lips on yours then you better not puff those cigarette sticks. This better be the last time!" I warned him with a stern voice before I could lose my courage I pressed a kiss on the corner of his lips.

This time it was Veer who sucked in a breath. One point for Meera and zero for Veer. My subconscious mind hollered and I cheered internally. I turned my head and smirked. I walked towards the backyard with a slight jump. I noticed Veer cursing under his breath and running his fingers through his hair.

A few more times of this and the promise will be completely forgotten. He had smoked thinking I'd be angry and do nothing but he definitely didn't expect this. That's right Veer Gupta I can play as well. He caught my eyes and I winked at him. Yeah, something is definitely wrong with me. But I'm loving this.

I walked towards the backyard to find that the bonfire was already set up. The entire backyard looked amazing. There was a table with drinks and food. They were decorated with fairy lights. Around the bonfire were cushions and blankets. Kabir was talking to Harish which was kind of surprising since Harish was always reserved. Nisha, Andy, and Ankit were laughing about something. But I only wondered as to what was happening between Ira and Tanya. I walked towards Tanya and Ira who was chatting and squealing excitedly.

"What are you guys up to?" Both of them stopped at mid giggle but smirked at me. "Nothing!" They replied together. Before I could interrogate them, Tanya glanced over my shoulder and exclaimed. "Ohh! Veer Bhai is finally here! Come on Di let's go!" Tanya pulled me towards the bonfire and forcefully pushed me on one of the cushions.

She sat beside me. A few minutes later everyone joined. Ira sat on the other side and Kabir next to her. She blushed the moment he took a seat beside her and gave her a charming smile. Well, as long as he doesn't make a move he's safe. However, the moment he does I'm kicking his ass. Veer sat on the opposite side of the bonfire.

He looked ethereal, like a Greek God. How can a man so perfect ever exist? There was an orange tinge on his face as the fire reflected on his face. Veer was nodding his head at whatever Ankit was telling him about. He even chuckled once in a while.

All of a sudden he lifted his head to looking straight at me. Heat ran through my body. I gulped when he studied every inch of my face. My breathing turned ragged. His eyes held a million emotions. How long had he been hiding them for?

At that moment my surroundings blurred. It felt like the only ones who existed on this planet were him and I. I drank in every emotion that flashed in his eyes. Longing, happiness, sadness, and maybe even regret?

We snapped out of our reiver when Tanya clapped her hands together to get everyone's attention. "Once again Happy Birthday Veer Bhai! We love you!" Everyone joined and wished him loudly. I just laughed when Veer shook his head and let out a grimace. Although he did say thank you.

"Okay, so here's the plan. Ira and I have prepared a game. It's a very simple game!" Of course, they had planned a game. Will it be simple? I don't think so. I glanced at Ira and raised my brows. She gave me a sweet smile nodding her head. I refuse to believe it's sweet.

"But, before that, we have a few last-minute guests who will be joining us!" Right on queue Sheena and Karan entered the backyard carrying a few boxes wrapped with glitter paper. I jumped on my feet and went to greet them. Veer too joined. The new couple god I'll never get over the way they started dating.

Once they greeted everyone I sat beside Ira once again and Sheena sat next to me. Karan was sitting next to Veer. "Right, so now that is out of the way I'll be telling you the rules for this game." Tanya walked to one of the tables and retrieved a huge glass bowl that had many chits in them.

"So, the rules are very simple. Each of us will get a turn. When it's your turn all you have to do is pick a chit and answer the question that's there on the chit!" I let out a breath feeling a bit relieved. This is a piece of cake.

"Although there's one rule that none of you should ever break. You should always tell the truth. Besides the name of this game is 'Only Truths' so don't break the one golden rule. If you do then as a penalty we'll give you a dare!" Ira chimed from behind me.

Great just freaking great. How will they know if I'm telling the truth or not? "We will know if you're lying trust me!" Tanya warned almost as if she read my mind. She even smirked at me. God, please give me the strength to play this stupid game.

"We can have food after a few rounds of playing! What do you guys think?" Everyone cheered and screamed Yes except for Veer and me. Veer was frowning the entire time while I just shook my head. "Excited about the game?" Sheena asked me bumping her shoulders with mine. I gave a sarcastic smile.

"Very!" I replied sarcastically Sheena rolled her eyes and laughed. "Oh come on! It can't be that bad can it?" I scoffed, "Ira and Tanya are in charge of this game! We can only hope it won't be bad!" Ira poked my arm and pouted. "Di, it won't be bad!" I gave her a sarcastic smile but didn't say anything.

"Okay, since it's Veer Bhai's birthday I think he should be the one to inaugurate this game!" Veer made a face and I laughed loudly. Everyone else joined and started cheering. "Come on Bhai!" He stood up and Tanya passed the bowl to him. "Tanny is this really necessary? We could you know maybe play some other game? Or just eat, drink, and sleep?"

Tanya rolled her eyes and everyone booed. "Ohh please, don't be such a buzz kill! Pick a chit! Fast!" Veer sighed and looked at me. My heart fluttered, I smiled at him giving him an assuring smile. He sighed and picked up a chit. "Now read the question loudly and answer it truthfully! No lying Bhai! We'll know and the dare that we will give you won't be an easy one."

Veer rolled his eyes but his lips lifted slowly. "What's your favorite color? Are you kidding me? What is this Tanny?" Tanya rolled her eyes but laughed. "You're lucky that you got an easy one! Now out with the answer!" Veer rolled his eyes as the rest of us laughed.

"Well, my favorite color used to be black!" Tanya shook her head and muttered an "Of course, so boring Bhai! What's your favorite color at the moment?" Veer smirked glancing at me. I gulped as he gazed at me intensely. "Now I think it might just be blue! Not the light blue but the blue color that is of a darker shade. I previously liked only blue but now it's definitely the dark blue!"

"Di, you're wearing a blue dress. The same blue that Bhai described! Does it mean something?" Ira asked with a teasing tone. My mouth dropped open as I stared at her. "What? Of course not! Maybe that's the color he likes! Stop analyzing everything Ira!" I managed to warn her without stuttering.

"I'm just stating my observations! Sorry!" She raised her hands in surrender and looked at Tanya. "That's awesome Bhai! I accept your answer! Now, who's coming next? Karan Bhai! Come on!" Thank God she didn't call me. I should have known better. This was going to be one hell of a weekend.

Karan walked towards Tanya but not before winking at his girlfriend Sheena who gave him a flying kiss. God! What is it with these two? They barely went out for a week. I raised my brows glancing at Sheena who was blushing profusely. "What? Don't look at me like that! I know you'll say that it's been a week but in reality, it has almost been years!" Sheena sighed dreamily.

"Well, by that logic this kind of makes sense." I laughed. "So my question is Who's your role model?" That's not a bad question either. But I had a feeling that I'll definitely get the bad ones. "Well, I could name someone famous but I don't need to because my role model is my best friend Veer! I have learned so much from him!" Everyone awed, that was really sweet.

Veer gave his best friend a genuine smile. They shared a brief hug and the game continued. The rest of them had really easy questions. I got my turn at the very end. Tanya smirked at me. God, I sure as hell hope I get an easy question.

"Pick a chit Di! You know the rules! You can't lie!" Tanya exclaimed it sounded like she was singing. Taking a deep breath I stood beside her and picked the chit. "Who was your first crush?" What the hell? Why did I have to get such a question? Why couldn't I get what is your favorite color? This is ridiculous!

I read the question loudly and everyone cheered. I briefly glanced at Veer who was giving me a curious look. God, he almost looked desperate to know who my first crush was. I wanted to scream at him that it was him, had always been him but no way in hell was I doing it in front of all these people.

"Wherever you're ready Di! Remember no lying! It's only truths!" I scoffed but nodded my head. Taking a deep breath I grinned widely when an idea struck. "My first crush was and I still do like him. He's none other than Zac Efron!" Veer's eyes widened but his expression soon changed. Everyone was staring at me with a shocked expression.

"What? I'm not lying!" Tanya clicked her tongue and shook her head. "That's a wrong answer! You can't name a celebrity! You have to name a person Di, not a celebrity!" Everyone shouted agreeing with her. I held my hands up asking them to calm down.

"Tanny! The question asked was who was my first crush and I answered! It didn't specify if it was a celebrity or an actual person that we know or would have known in the past! So, technically I didn't lie! Am I right or am I wrong?" I crossed my arms across my chest and waited for her answer.

Ira walked towards Tanya and snatched the chit! She slapped her hand on her forehead. "Stupid! I told you so many times to show me the questions once but you didn't! Ugh, you're right Meera Di that doesn't count as a lie!" Tanya pouted while I cheered internally and walked away to sit beside Sheena who was shaking her head and giggling.

Meanwhile, Ira and Tanya were arguing with hushed voices. "Zac Efron? Really? I thought it would be more like Veer Gupta! Considering how much you gushed over him when we were fifteen!" I flipped my hair and scoffed at her.

"Oh please! It's not like I didn't lie!" I could feel someone's intense gaze at me. I turned to see Veer who was tilting his head and giving me a curious expression. He scratched his forehead with a finger and studied me. We were lost staring at each other when Andy declared he was hungry.

"I'm hungry too!" Kabir whined and I rolled my eyes to find Ira and Tanya still arguing. I went and stood in between them. "Ladies chill! Let's go eat! Don't fight! Let's eat food and we can resume this game after our bellies are full!"

They narrowed their eyes at me while I gave them a sweet innocent smile. "Di, you're too smart! But, you are warned as the game gets interesting after this!" Ira warned me and Tanya nodded her head. "Yeah yeah, whatever!" I pulled them towards the food table where the boys were already loading up as if they hadn't eaten in years.

I rolled my eyes grabbing a plate for myself and waited for my turn patiently. Veer and I were the last ones to serve ourselves. So, as of now, we were the only ones standing near the food table. I could already tell that the food was from one of my Mom's restaurants.

For starters, there were chicken nuggets, peri-peri fries, and some crispy salad. The main course had spicy chicken spaghetti and some mushroom rolls. Dessert was cookie dough ice cream. The drinks were only for Veer, Kabir, Karan, Sheena, and I. Veer had already warned the others to stay away from it.

Tanya and Andy made a face but one stern look from him and they shut their mouths. He literally commanded. I had to admit he looked very sexy when he did that. I'm definitely going crazy.

I served some chicken nuggets, a few pieces of fries, and some salad. I moved towards the main course and Veer began serving himself with the starters. I felt some sort of electricity pass through my body. Veer cleared his throat trying to get my attention. I raised my brows moving towards the other table and poured myself a glass of red wine.

"What?" I asked him with a laugh. "So, is Zac Efron really your first crush?" He muttered his name as if he were swallowing acid. I laughed shaking my head, I crossed my arms across my chest. "Why is that so hard to believe?" I asked him and sipped my wine.

He shrugged his shoulders and grumbled something under his breath. I wanted to laugh, he was pouting. Today was definitely going into the history books. This reminded me of Veer as a kid. "Tell me the truth! Was Zac Efron really you're the first crush? Was is not an ordinary boy? That we knew?"

Oh, so he was really desperate to know. Fine, then I will tell him but only on one condition. "Well, there was another boy but why do you ask? It's not like you ever told me who your first crush was?" He scowled at me and served himself some spaghetti.

We were quiet for some time. I sipped on my wine and munched on some fries. Veer moved towards the drinks table and poured himself a glass of scotch on the rocks. I'm not really a fan of scotch. It's always a bit bitter, not something that I like. Wine on the other hand is amazing. I sighed and turned to find everyone scattered across the backyard.

No one noticed that we were here. I'm so happy about that. Privacy at last. I'm sure Veer is going to ask me something in another few minutes. He's making that face where he contemplating as to how to ask the question.

"Okay, I'll make you a deal. That seems to be the only way!" I knew it. I smirked at him and popped another piece of nugget into my mouth. "I love deals! What's the deal?" Veer pinched his nose and muttered something that sounded like an impossible woman. Like I care. "I'm waiting!" I chimed and Veer nodded his head. He gulped the rest of his drink and turned to face me.

The only light in the backyard was the fairy lights that decorated the table, the porch light, and the bonfire's light. He moved closer, I could smell his intoxicating cologne, or I'm really intoxicated because of the wine but I haven't even finished my glass. It's definitely him, it has to be him.

"You tell me who your first crush was and I'll tell you mine." I stared at his lips and wet mine. So, close yet so far away. They were so perfect I wanted to bite them. "Meera?" Veer whispered and I moved my eyes towards his black eyes.

"Deal or no deal?" What's the worst that could happen? Oh, I know he might be crushing on someone else. I don't care I still want to know. "Deal!" I replied with a nod. Veer's lips morphed into a grin. He glanced around to make sure no one was watching us while I was ogling him like the shameless woman but I could care less.

He stepped closer until our chests were brushing. He snaked his arms around my waist and pulled me until our chests were pressed against each other. I gasped when I felt his rough hands on my waist and his strong chest pressed against mine.

"Um, why do you have to come this close for that?" I asked him as I felt his hot breath fanning on my face. "Because I want to be this close to you! On the count of three, both of us will answer the question! Am I clear?" I bit my lips nodding my head. Veer eased my lips from his teeth and ran his calloused thumb over my bottom lip. My stomach fluttered and I felt tingly.

"Three, two one!" I whispered his name while he whispered mine. Veer grinned widely and my eyes widened. What the fuck? I was Veer's first crush? Or was there some other Meera? "What? Is this some kind of joke? Do we know some other Meera?" Veer chuckled and his chest vibrated.

"No, I'm very serious! You are my first crush!" He replied with a husky voice and leaned in until our lips were only inches apart. I closed my eyes and my heart stopped beating. It was finally going to happen!

I frowned when I felt Veer press a kiss on my cheek. I opened my eyes and glared at him. "Oh, sorry were you expecting something else? This was payback for what you did! Besides this isn't the right place. Too many people and most of them our siblings! Soon Meera soon!" He kissed my forehead and walked towards where Karan was seated.

My eyes were still wide. I panted trying to catch my breath. I leaned against the table as my heart raced. So much for saying that I'll kiss him only after he quits smoking! What the hell is happening? Veer and I were flirting! We both were each other's crush. I glanced at Veer who caught my eyes and winked at me. Oh, I'm so dead!

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A/N: I'm shielding myself from the imaginary stones that are being thrown my way😂😂😂. It had to be done 😂. I'm sorry! The wait will be worth it! I promise!

The longest chapter I have written so far! 4800 words! I poured out all my emotions!

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