Midnight Wishes Contest Winner - fairypeaxhes

MISTAKEN KISS

In the effervescent tapestry of London's New Year's Eve celebration, Geet gracefully threaded her way through the revelry, a seeker in the sea of merriment, hunting for her dearest confidant, Rishav. The city, bedecked in a myriad of hues, glittered with anticipation, the promise of the impending midnight kiss lingering like an unspoken vow in the crisp night air.

Spying Rishav on the fringes of the dance floor, Geet's countenance brightened, and she hailed him, "Rishav! Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year, Geet!" responded Rishav, mirroring her joy with a grin, their mutual eagerness palpable as the countdown unfurled its rhythmic cadence.

As the hands of the clock inched toward midnight, the room pulsated with escalating energy. Geet and Rishav, their gaze locked in tandem, stood poised for the customary New Year's kiss. The ticking seconds resonated in harmony with the collective heartbeat, and as the clock heralded the pinnacle of anticipation, a crescendo of cheers erupted around them.

Geet, eyes sealed in readiness, leaned in for the expected moment, grabbed him by his collars, while her lips seeking those she believed belonged to Rishav. Yet, upon parting her eyes, an unforeseen revelation unfurled - it wasn't Rishav but Kai Mikaealson, their shared adversary.

Shock and mortification seized Geet as she swiftly disengaged from Kai. Rishav, a witness to the unanticipated tableau, arched an inquisitive eyebrow. "Geet, did you just...?"

Flushed with embarrassment, Geet faltered, "I thought it was you, Rishav. It was a mix-up."

Kai, savoring the unexpected twist, interjected with a smirk, "Well, this is a delightful turn of events. Geet, you certainly know how to make an entrance into the new year."

Rishav's presence receded to a mere backdrop as Geet and Kai gravitated toward a quieter alcove, removed from the lively tumult. An unforeseen tension permeated the air as they navigated the aftermath of the inadvertent kiss.

Sensing Geet's unease, Kai closed the distance. "Well, that was quite the surprise, wasn't it?"

Geet shot him a glare, her embarrassment transmuting into exasperation. "Surprise? This is a disaster. I can't believe I kissed you."

Kai's countenance softened as he met her gaze. "Hey, it was an honest mistake. Besides, it wasn't the worst kiss I've had."

Rolling her eyes, Geet retorted, "Great, just what I needed to hear."

Arms crossed, she shot Kai an exasperated look. "This night just couldn't get any weirder, could it?"

Kai, nonchalantly leaning against a nearby railing, couldn't resist a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Oh, come on, admit it, that was the most exciting New Year's kiss you've ever had."

Geet rolled her eyes, attempting to mask the lingering embarrassment. "Exciting is not exactly the word I'd use."

Kai chuckled, his smirk unwavering. "Well, I've had worse. Trust me. You've got some skills hidden under that 'accidental' kiss of yours."

Geet sighed, realizing that evading Kai's playful banter was a futile endeavor. "Can we just forget about it and move on?"

Kai feigned innocence, placing a hand over his heart. "Forget the most talked-about moment of the night? Never! I have a feeling this accidental kiss will be the highlight of our year."

Geet shot him a skeptical glance. "Our year? Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Idiot."

He flashed a charismatic grin. "Oh, Darling, you wound me. Here I thought we were sharing a magical moment under the fireworks, and you want to brush it off."

Geet couldn't help but smirk. "Magical? You're really milking this, aren't you?"

Kai's gaze met hers, a teasing glint in his eyes. "Well, who would have thought that Geet, the queen of eye rolls, would be responsible for the most unexpected twist in the party?"

Rolling her eyes again, Geet couldn't suppress a smirk this time. "You're enjoying this way too much, Kai."

He leaned in, his tone dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Maybe, just maybe, it was a secret plot of yours. Accidentally kiss your enemy and leave everyone talking about it."

Geet's laughter bubbled up unexpectedly. "Oh, yes, because that's exactly how I planned to kick off the new year-kissing you by mistake."

Kai joined in the laughter, the tension of the unexpected kiss dissipating into playful banter. "Well, stranger things have happened."

Geet shook her head, amusement evident in her eyes. "Stranger things, indeed. But let's get one thing straight, Kai Mikaealson. This doesn't change anything between us."

Kai feigned innocence once again. "Change? Why would it? We're just two people who accidentally shared a moment under the fireworks."

Geet eyed him skeptically. "Accidental or not, I'm not letting you use this as ammunition in our ongoing feud."

Kai grinned, his playful demeanor shining through. "Feud? Darling, I prefer to think of it as a dynamic and ever-evolving relationship."

She arched an eyebrow. "Relationship? You're pushing it now, asshole."

Without pausing for his reply, she smoothly navigated through the lively crowd, joining her friends with a subtle smile. As she engaged in an animated conversation, Kai's gaze lingered on her, contemplating the unexpected turn of events. Determination sparkled in his eyes as he pondered ways to turn this accidental kiss into an opportunity to woo Geet, realizing that beneath the surprise lay the potential for something more profound than a chance encounter on New Year's Eve.

*

*

*

One day in the bustling atmosphere of their shared office space, Kai and Geet found themselves at odds, as usual, during their lunch break. The low hum of office chatter provided a backdrop to their banter, and as they sat across from each other in the break room, the air seemed charged with a different kind of energy.

Geet sipped her coffee, eyes fixed on her laptop screen. "You know, Kai, it's a wonder you manage to annoy me even during lunch."

Kai, unfazed, leaned back in his chair with a playful grin. "It's a special talent. Takes years of practice."

Geet rolled her eyes, but this time, there was a trace of a smile. "You must be incredibly proud of your annoying abilities."

Kai leaned in, his tone adopting a mockingly earnest quality. "Oh, absolutely. It's my life's work."

As they exchanged quips and banter, Kai couldn't help but notice the subtle change in Geet's demeanor. The annoyance seemed tinged with something more, a glimmer of amusement that danced in her eyes.

He raised an eyebrow, seizing the opportunity. "You know, Geet, beneath all this banter, there might be something more. Something you're not willing to admit."

Geet raised an eyebrow, a defensive edge creeping into her tone. "And what exactly are you insinuating?"

Kai leaned against the railing, his expression contemplative. "Maybe, just maybe, there's a part of you that doesn't completely hate our banter. A part that finds it... entertaining."

Geet scoffed, attempting to brush off his words. "Entertaining? Please, don't flatter yourself."

Kai chuckled, not deterred by her dismissive tone. "You can deny it all you want, but there's a certain charm to our exchanges. Admit it, Geet, you secretly enjoy the banter."

Geet shot him a skeptical glance. "Charm? You're really milking this, aren't you?"

Kai, with a mischievous glint, playfully tossed a napkin her way. "Admit it. Deep down, you'd miss our banter if it ever stopped."

Geet caught the napkin, her retort softened by a hint of something unspoken. "Miss it? Not a chance. But maybe..." She trailed off, a thoughtful expression crossing her face.

Kai leaned in, his voice lower. "Maybe what?"

She hesitated for a moment, then looked directly into his eyes. "Maybe there's more to our banter than annoyance. Maybe there's something I can't quite put into words."

Kai's gaze held a challenge. "And what might that be?"

Geet shrugged, a small smile playing on her lips. "I don't know, Idiot. But it's something."

Just as the conversation took a reflective turn, Kai, unable to resist a mischievous twist, added, "Speaking of unexpected moments, remember that New Year's kiss?"

Geet's eyes widened, and a rosy hue crept onto her cheeks. "Can we not bring that up again? It was a mistake."

Kai grinned, reveling in the teasing. "A mistake that had its charm, wouldn't you say?"

Geet rolled her eyes, her smile betraying a hint of shyness. Without offering a direct response, she stood up abruptly, ready to escape the teasing banter. "Enough! I have work to do. No time for your antics."

Kai leaned back, a satisfied grin on his face. "Oh, darling, don't run away from the truth. There's a thin line between annoyance and something else, you know."

Geet, unable to contain her smile, shot him a playful glare. Without uttering a word, she turned and made her escape from the playful banter. As she walked away, the unspoken connection lingered, leaving Kai with a sense of accomplishment. The countdown to the next New Year's Eve had already begun, and with each teasing remark, Kai felt the subtle shift in their dynamic-an evolution that held the promise of more unexpected moments and, perhaps, a love story in the making.

*

*

*

"So," Kai began with a mischievous grin, "any chance of another accidental kiss happening anytime soon?"

Geet, feigning innocence, looked up from her work. "Accidental kisses are notoriously unpredictable, you know. But who's to say?"

Kai chuckled, leaning in conspiratorially. "Maybe I should start standing closer to you at the coffee machine, just to increase the odds."

Geet playfully rolled her eyes. "Careful, asshole. You might just end up with a face full of hot coffee."

*

*

*

As Kai and Geet enjoyed the tranquility of the park, surrounded by the soft rustle of leaves and the distant sounds of nature, Kai found himself weaving words with a touch of ambiguity. "You know," he mused, looking at Geet with a thoughtful expression, "there's an interesting dynamic between us here-it's like the park itself is conspiring to tell us a story."

Geet, intrigued but a bit puzzled, tilted her head. "A story? What do you mean?"

Kai chuckled, enjoying the confusion he had introduced. "Maybe it would whisper secrets about us, secrets we're yet to discover."

Geet laughed, a mixture of curiosity and amusement. "Secrets? Now you've really got my attention. What kind of secrets are we talking about?"

Kai leaned in, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "The kind that makes you question whether our presence here is just a coincidence or something more."

As Kai shared his whimsical musings about the park, Geet couldn't help but wear a bemused expression.

"Secrets, coincidences, and the park having plans? You're really going deep with your theories," she teased, a playful glimmer in her eyes.

Kai laughed, "Well, you know, parks can be surprisingly wise observers." He gestured to the surroundings as if expecting the trees to chime in.

Geet raised an eyebrow, feigning skepticism. "Are you suggesting the park has been eavesdropping on us?"

Kai grinned, his eyes dancing. "Maybe it has a hotline to the heart. Who's to say?"

Geet chuckled, playing along. "A heart hotline? That would be quite the service. Do you think it gives relationship advice too?"

Kai leaned in, his tone conspiratorial. "You never know. Maybe the park is trying to tell us something."

Geet's expression shifted, a subtle curiosity emerging. "Tell us something? Like what?"

Kai, enjoying the playful banter, shrugged nonchalantly. "Maybe it's saying we're in the midst of something special. Something worth exploring."

Geet's confusion took a turn, and she looked at Kai with a thoughtful expression. "Exploring, huh? Well, parks are meant for adventures, aren't they?"

Kai nodded, and a subtle understanding passed between them. Geet's playful confusion revealed a hint of acknowledgment, a recognition of the unspoken feelings that lingered beneath the surface.

*

*

*

Under the soft glow of evening lights, Kai and Geet found themselves on a quiet rooftop, the city below them buzzing with life. The air was charged with an unspoken tension, the remnants of a moment that had unfolded unexpectedly.

Kai hesitated for a moment, his gaze fixed on Geet, before he said, "Geet, can I ask you something? Remember, the 'accidental' kiss, were you really thinking about kissing Rishav on new year's eve?"

Geet's eyes flickered with a mix of surprise and realization. "I was. I was thinking to kiss Rishav. We were not romantically involved but I just wanted to experience a new years kiss and he just happened to be the only guy friend I had"

Kai nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face. "And now?"

Geet looked at him, her voice carrying a newfound determination. "Things are different now. I don't want to kiss him anymore. This time, it's going to change."

Kai met her gaze, the unspoken understanding hanging in the air. "Change in what way?"

Geet took a deep breath, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes. "Change in the way that I want to kiss someone because I choose to, not because it's a default option. Someone who makes me feel alive, not just momentarily distracted."

Kai's eyes softened as he absorbed her words. "Geet, you deserve that kind of connection. Someone who sees you for who you are."

Geet smiled, a genuine warmth lighting up her face. "And maybe that someone is closer than I think."

As the city lights twinkled below, Kai and Geet stood on the rooftop, not confessing love but acknowledging the shift in the air, the unspoken understanding that something significant had changed between them.

*

*

*

As the year drew to a close, the newfound romance between Geet and Kai blossomed against the backdrop of London's vibrant energy. The city, which had witnessed their unexpected kiss, became a silent witness to the tender moments they shared.

Amidst the festivities, Geet found herself caught in the magnetic pull of Kai's gaze. The subtle electricity between them lingered, leaving a charged atmosphere as they stood on the precipice of a new beginning.

Kai, sensing the unspoken tension, teased with a playful glint in his eyes, "So, any chance you're planning another accidental kiss tonight?"

Geet rolled her eyes, a smile playing on her lips. "No accidents this time, idiot. In fact, there's something I've been wanting to do."

Kai raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence. "And what might that be?"

Geet leaned in, her voice a soft whisper, "This." And with that, she closed the distance between them, capturing Kai's lips in a tender kiss that sealed the promise of a new chapter in their love story.

As the clock continued to tick, marking the beginning of a fresh year, Geet and Kai broke the kiss, their eyes locked in a shared understanding.

"I love you", She whispered.

Smiling shyly, he whispered back "My darling, I love you even more".

And so, beneath the London sky, amidst the celebration of a new beginning, Geet and Kai embraced the conclusion of their love story's current chapter-a story that began with a mistaken kiss and unfolded into a tale of romance, resilience, and the joy of intentional connections.