PARTH POV:

"You need to complete your dare by sleeping with her soon, Parth! It seems like you are too weak to complete your dare ",Jacqueline said, coming near me when the dance master gave us a break after many hours of practice.

For the inaugural function, each year, they will ask every talented dancer to perform a dance together. It's a custom done every year created by my parents so that everyone will fight with a sportsmanship spirit. I know this is a bullshit thought.

"I am going to complete the dare soon ",I said, gritting my teeth. I don't know why I accepted this dare of hers!

"How do I believe it? ",she flashed her fake eyelashes at me trying to look sexy. But it didn't even bother me. I don't know why I had fucked her before!

"Call her and invite her to come with you. Then I shall believe that you are going to do it. "

"Fine", I gritted my teeth. I then called Akansha and put it on the speaker.

"Hello Parthu", I heard her sweet voice on the other end. I just love it when she calls me Parthu. But how am I going to express my thoughts in front of Jacqueline? I won't!

"Akansha ",I responded back sternly. I used to call her Kansha like she is calling me Parthu.

"Are you okay Parthu? ",she asked, concerned about hearing me calling her as Akansha and not as Kansha.

I then cleared my voice, "I am just tired due to the continuous practice. "

"Oh! You must be very tired! So, I guess you missed this beautiful voice. That's the reason why you called me, right? ",she teased me.

Jacqueline looked shocked hearing Akansha's words. Is it really necessary for you to say it now in front of her?

Just focus on your thoughts, Parth.

"I just called you to ask you whether you are free this weekend. "

"Are you alright, Parthu? ",she asked me again in a worried voice.

She should not be able to understand me so deeply. This is wrong. But why is your heart fluttering with some unknown emotions? Focus! Focus Parth!

"Dammit!! I just asked you something. Reply to me fast. I have only a few minutes left for the break to be over", I stated so that I could end this call since she is also listening to this sweet voice of Kansha which was meant only for me to hear.

"I am free. Are we going somewhere? "

"Yes. I shall talk about it later. Bye ",I said and cut the call.

"I thought she would act hard to get. But it seems like she is a slut", Jacqueline said once I had cut the call.

She tried to touch me but I moved back. "What happened? Is this because of that slut? ",she asked angrily.

"No. I prefer this myself." Even though it was because of Akansha I stopped my flirty ways, it feels nice to be this way.

I don't know how I managed to be with Jacqueline those days. And I am tolerating her only for the dance to be perfect. I find her face ugly and disgusting whenever she throws me those dirty flirty looks! It's caked up with makeup; a plastic face.

On the other hand, Akansha!

She is a natural beauty!! She is so, so different from others! Her smile and her laughs brighten up my day naturally. Each day I find something new in her! She is still a mystery to me!

Even though I started to speak with her more to complete the dare, I am glad that I am spending time with her!!

She brings out a different character of mine which was not even known to me. And I love this new feeling so much! It feels a thousand times better to hear Kansha's voice than Andy's voice in the morning to wake me up. She even complains often that because of me, she is getting up early without her conscience. Even if she tries to go back to sleep, it's of no use as she will be wide awake looking at the fan.

Even though the places she took me were so simple, it was so beautiful in its own way. Sometimes, I even take her to extravagant restaurants and beautiful places. Even though all the girls are afraid of me, some tried to flirt with me, expecting me to flirt with them as usual. But I politely declined them and kept my distance. I can't even believe that I left my playboy ways. I feel like I am a good, innocent boy. Ugh! I feel like I am a nerd now!! But who cares as long as I like this style of my life.

Those two buffaloes Andy and Theo always tease me with Kansha now! Even though I explained to them that we were just friends, they won't even believe me a bit. And I don't blame them in one way since they had caught me kissing Kansha many times. Maybe we are not just friends; maybe something little more. And it's definitely not love!! I don't believe in these love shits!! But I don't why Kansha believes it? Whenever this love concept comes, it always ends in a fight.

But after a few seconds, we will patch up laughing looking at each other. Because if someone else witnesses our fights, they will surely think that we are mad!!

Then why am I still progressing with this dare? Won't she be hurt? It's just having sex, right? She won't be worried about it.

And I am not a person who backs up from challenges! I am just going to complete my dare!

I can start over our friendship all over again after this if she feels that it is not fine. It's just a win to win situation for everyone.

"Time is up! Everyone back to your position ",the dance master shouted.

Here comes another headache. Even if my dance steps were perfect, he still finds some small, minute mistake and scolds me for it!! Asshole!!

"Twirl more swiftly. You are so slow ",Master Zack shouted at Jacqueline.

It seems she is getting the doze from him!

"Ouch! ",Jacqueline yelped and started sobbing, clutching her ankle. She has sprained her ankle in a bad angle and hit her ankle to the nearby wall in full force while spinning.

"Try to stand ",Master Zack instructed her.

She tried to get up but when she gave pressure to her leg, she fell down.

Master Zack inspected her ankle, "You can't dance for at least for a month."

What? A month? But... but.. the Dance Divine is only two weeks ahead!!

"But--- but then how will I be able to dance? ",she asked Master Zack.

"You can't participate in it. "

"Um.. who will be my partner, then? ",I asked him.

"We need to find someone for her replacement. "

"And how will I find someone so soon? ",I asked irritated. Another headache! Ugh!!

"First take her to the hospital ",he said. Hearing him, Emma and Bella came forward.

Soon, with some help, Jaqueline was taken to the hospital.

"Shall I dance without a partner, Master? ",I asked him.

"It won't be good to see the lead dancing without a partner. "

How am I going to find a replacement for Jacqueline? Even though she is a dumb, she is the only one who could somehow match my dance skills. My brain is going to burst now!

"Is Parth here? ",I heard Kansha's voice from a distance. Am I hearing things now?

I turned to see Akansha walking towards my way with Chloe. She hasn't spotted me yet. But when she spotted me, a smile formed on her face. It made me curve my lips naturally towards her.

"Parth-- Are you ok-------",she stopped and looked a little shocked.

"Ma---Master Zack ",she whispered.

"Akansha--- you here? ",Master Zack asked, a little shocked.

Do they know each other?

"Greetings Master Zack ",she greeted him.

"Are you studying here? "

"Yes Master. "

"So, why are you not here? "

"She is not in the dance class ",I answered, for her.

"Oh! And why is that? ",Master Zack asked sternly.

"Um-- I just stopped it for a change ",she replied.

Kansha dances? That's a surprise!

Master Zack looked at her, "You look------- different. "

Akansha smiled not knowing how to reply back.

"How is Sam?", he asked suddenly.

Sam? Who is this Sam? It seems he is very close to her. Even this master knows about him! Argh! Another headache! She has his shirts with her, the one I wore at that night stay. She even spoke about him when she was drunk. He is not her ex-boyfriend, right? I waited for her to answer him.

"He is fine ",she said nothing more.

"Why has he stopped coming to the class? "

"He--- he is busy handling the business. "

"Okay. Now take position."

Position? Is he trying to replace Jacqueline with Akansha?

"Master, It's been a long time since I danced. "

"I told you to take position ",he ordered, which made Akansha move to the place where the Master asked her to stand.

She did some basic dancing steps to make her body ready to dance.

Then Master Zack danced the steps which he had taught to Jacqueline at a stretch. How is she going to learn this very fast? Isn't he asking so much from her?

But to my amazement, she picked up all those steps the second time she tried! She danced those steps elegantly with perfection. Oh God! She has great talent! She is dancing amazingly. Admiring her moves, I didn't notice the crowd surrounding us looking at her in awe.

She even did the twirl perfectly. But Master Zack still didn't appreciate her. But the question is that how does she knows Master Zack? And how does Master Zack knows about Sam? My head is flowing with so many questions with no answer.

"We have got the replacement for Jacqueline ",Master Zack said.

Akansha looked shocked hearing the news. "Jaqueline has sprained her ankle doing the twirl. She won't be able to dance for at least a month. So, you are going to fill her up, pairing up with Parth. Ask the timings for the practice from him ",he said and walked swiftly before Akansha could register all his words.

"Why didn't you tell me that you could dance so well? ",Chloe asked her before I could ask.

"I used to dance before. Since I stopped it now, I thought it was not necessary to speak about it. "

"Um.. Is it really necessary for me to dance? "

"You guys speak. Since it's late I am going home ",Chloe said and walked off giving us some privacy. Good decision!

"Yes. Or I will be a laughing stock dancing without any partner ",I said as a joke even though I know that no one would dare to laugh at me.

"Parthu... I just came here since you spoke differently with me. I didn't expect Master Zack to be here. "

"How do you know him? ",I asked her, not able to keep my curiosity inside me.

"Um... he is my dance master. "

"What? Him? But don't you think he is more strict and hot-headed? "

"Yeah! That's his way of bringing the best of us ",she stated in a duh tone.

"Um.. Who is Sam? And how does he know about him? ",I asked slowly, gauging her reaction.

She remained silent in deep thought. "Kansha ",I called her.

"Sam is my dance partner. "

Dance partner? So, she has paired up with him!

"So, won't you ask me to dance with you since you have to perform your own dance after the inaugural function? ",she asked me.

How did I forget about it? Argh! Last year, I danced with Jacqueline and won the 'Dance divine' award. I planned to dance with her this time. But now, I guess I should ask Kansha to dance with me as Jacqueline couldn't dance.

"Will you be my dance partner for the 'Dance Divine'? ",I asked her with a smile on my face. I am glad that Akansha is my dance partner. I could spend some more time with her now!

"Sure Parthu ",she grinned.

We then walked hand in hand towards my car amidst the cool breeze falling on our face.

"I came in my car ",Kansha shouted suddenly remembering it.

No! "Are you sure Kansha? "

"Then how did I reach Parthu? ",she asked in a duh tone.

Looking at my face, she grinned. "Why are you grinning? ",I asked, annoyed.

"You look cute when you're irritated ",she grinned more.

Is she trying to instigate me? When she tried to escape, I held her and moved her so that her back was facing the car and I prisoned her in my arms.

"How am I looking now? ",I asked her teasingly.

She looked at me with her cheeks flushed and tried to move but I held her firmly and closed the small gap between us.

"How am I looking now? ",I whispered, fanning my breath near her ear. I then slowly nibbled her earlobe causing a shiver run on her body.

I then leaned down and stared at her eyes which were closed tightly.

"Kansha ",I whispered. "Open your eyes ",I rasped.

She shied but then slowly opened her eyes to look at me. Her beautiful night eyes stared at me.

She looked so beautiful with the moonlight flashing on her.

"You look beautiful ",I rasped, staring at her without blinking my eyes.

I then pecked her lips so softly. It tasted like a strawberry, the taste I am addicted to. The soft peck turned into a passionate kiss very soon. She too responded to me feverishly. Her hands clutched the back of my head and she clung onto me for support and I held her firmly in my hands kissing her fiercely.

Only when I felt she was struggling for breath, I stopped kissing her and placed my forehead on hers, both gasping for air.

"Shall we go now? ",she said, spoiling the mood.

"How do you know all the ways of spoiling one's mood? ",I asked her, annoyed.

"It's too late. And we are going to meet tomorrow. So, don't worry ",she smiled cheekily at me pulling my cheeks making me smile.

"You know all the ways to pursue someone too ",I chuckled.

She smiled and said, "Good Night Parthu. "

"Good Night Kansha ", I said, pecking her lips for the last time, for today.

And she walked towards her car and then drove away in front of me waving her hand at me for which I waved her back with a smile.

When did I start waving someone back? Ugh! She is really something. I then drove to my house.

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AKANSHA POV:

"Are you telling me that you are going to perform in the 'Dance Divine' ?", Kryz asked excitedly.

"Yes, I am ",I laughed hearing her excitement. She has already asked me the same question umpteenth time.

"Tell me what's happening between you and Parth. And I don't need any lame excuses ",she said sternly.

"Um.. I like him ",I said shyly.

"I know you like him. It's obvious to the whole world ",she said, pulling my cheeks.

"Parth has really changed now. It's clearly visible ",she said with a smile on her face.

"Do you think that Parth is the charming prince of yours? Do you love him?"

Love? Parth makes me feel special. I love spending my time with him. He always finds something to tease me. I love each and every gesture he makes. When I am with him, time flies so fast. He makes me feel so many new emotions and feelings I haven't felt before. When he sees me in my eyes, the whole world freezes and the only thing I could feel is him; Only him.

Isn't this what they call love? Oh My God! I LOVE PARTH SAXTON!

"I love him. "

"I am happy for you. I hope he asks you soon ",she said, hugging me.

"But, he hasn't even asked me whether I will be his girlfriend ",I pouted.

"As you know that he has no knowledge of relationships, don't you think that it's your duty to say it first? ",she suggested.

Yeah! He was the one who asked me to teach him this relationship and to be patient with him. So, shouldn't I be the one who initiates it first?

"You are right. I will soon say my feelings when the time and situation is right ",I said with my face flushed.

"Awww.. Kanz is blushing....it's so cute ",she grinned at me.

I looked at the mirror to see that my face was flaming with rosy cheeks. Kryz walked out after wishing me good night after a long tease.

"What do you think, Miss. Hannah? Parth loves me too, right? ",I asked Miss. Hannah, the doll bought by Parth for me even though it was asked by me in my drunken state.

Silence is another form of saying yes. As Miss. Hannah kept her silence, I am sure that Parth loves me.

I hugged my pillow tight thinking about how he will react when I express my feelings.

I can be a little weird too, speaking with Miss. Hannah. The last thought before I drifted to sleep was Parth's smiling, handsome face.

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"I would like to announce an important piece of news to you all'', Mr. John said.

I looked at Parth to see his confused face.

"Since it has been many months since the classes started, I am going to talk about the project. This time I am not going to give you a particular topic. You can select any topic of your choice. It can be an office, house, park, or any other buildings. You should use your creative thinking. You should submit everything in detail in the papers and a model should be made. You get two whole months to complete this project. Since you are already sitting in pairs, they will be your partner for the project. And the main thing is that if any project of yours is extremely wonderful and exquisite, then you will get a chance to meet the famous architects. There will be an architectural exhibition where you can witness so many wonders of architecture. It will be a one week stay and you can enjoy the places there too. The place where it's being held is yet to be confirmed but you will get a great opportunity from it ",he said.

Architects? Architectural Exhibition? That's an amazing opportunity!

"We should be the best ",I exclaimed at Parth.

"If you want, I can arrange a meeting for you with them ",Parth said looking at me.

"No. I want to see them with my own hard work and dedication", I said sternly. "You better put your full effort, Parthu ",I warned.

"Okay Madam Kansha ",he mock-saluted, smiling at me.

"So, work seriously ",Mr. John added, looking more specifically at Parth. Is there something going on between Parth and Mr. John? Even on the first day, I saw how Mr. John was not scared of him unlike other teachers.

"Is there something going on between you and Mr. John? ",I asked Parth but there was no response.

That's when the bell rang which made Mr. John and the students rush out.

"Come on. Let's go Parthu ",I called Parth who was staring at the wall in deep thought.

"Let's go to the Willow ",Parth said, holding my hands.

Since it was library time, I too agreed to go with him.

Ever since I had realized that I love Parth, my emotions have been triple-fold with him. Shall I propose to him at the Willow? Maybe! If I get the correct chance, I will use it wisely.

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Another update!! I hope you liked this chapter. If so, then please vote and comment.

Is Akansha going to express her love? If she does, what will be Parth's reaction, who has no belief in love. Is there more to Mr. John and Parth's relationship than teacher and student?

It will be revealed in the next chapter!! So, stay tuned to know what happened next!!

With Love,

S.M. Skyler.