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“Sorry sorry we are late” Maanvi Apologised, rushing to join the group.

Four of them were here at the mall for shopping as they had an upcoming event lined up. Originally it was supposed to be Riya, Kabir and Maanvi, but when Kabir casually mentioned their plan to Abhiraj, the latter surprised him by insisting to tag along. abhiraj ‘s act took Kabir completely off guard. “He despised shopping” - was the only thing that came to Kabir's mind.

As Abhiraj and Maanvi approached, Couldn’t help but glance at Abhiraj with a cheeky smile, noting how he had been a changed man for a few days. He knew well how Abhiraj had feelings for Maanvi, even when abhiraj was shrugging it off continuously. Over the past few days, Abhiraj had been offering to pick Maanvi up and drop her off back, all because her scooty was broken. Kabir only had one question when Abhiraj announced he would be tagging along “You love her, don’t you?”.

But Abhiraj being Stubborn was not ready to accept it.

While Maanvi and Riya were already in their deeper conversation regarding the store they should visit first, the silent glaring between the two boys continued like every other day. Kabir, on the other hand, was not able to take his teasing eyes off Abhiraj, irritating him to the core.

“Can you please stop staring at me?” Abhiraj snapped being irritated

Kabir, who was not ready to go things go easily grinned. “Aww is my baby feeling shy under those gazes?” he teased, tugging Abhiraj's cheeks.

A murderous look was shot from Abhiraj’s eyes, shrugging Kabir's hand away in a swift. “Find someone else to flirt with, I’m straight. Moreover, I am pretty sure your girlfriend wouldn’t be pleased if she knew about those certain.. Events from our school time.”

Kabir's face Instantly paled, his smirk was long gone. “You won’t do that right?” he smiled trying to pacify him.

While Abhiraj's smirk grew more. “OHH.. Wouldn’t I?”

They’d been friends since childhood, and no one knew Kabir better than Abhitraj. He had a box full of treasures of Embarrassing stories, ready to be used at the perfect moment. And Kabir being the naughty one, left plenty more in his box. Like the time when Kabir was to class, had been forced to stand at the back as punishment. To pass the boring time of punishment, he secretly started throwing the paper plane in which he wasted his morning towards Abhiraj who was happily studying. Unfortunately, one of those plans took his way and landed directly on the head of the teacher. The result? Kabir had to spend the entire day sitting between two girls, red-faced with embarrassment.

Kabir quickly shrugged off the memory. He could feel the threat of Abhiraj using one of these stories against him at any moment.

“Come on man, let’s forget that” Kabir pleaded with stinky eyes.

Abhiraj raised an eyebrow enjoying the upper hand. “Then behave, Maanvi is here too, and I am sure you would like one of those stories to be revealed in front of Maanvi.”

Kabir sighed, accepting his defeat. “Fine, Fine. But on a serious note, you like her, don’t you?”

Abhiraj looked up towards Maanvi and instantly looked away controlling the heat rising in his heart. He looked towards Kabir who was in genuine concern this time but someone managed to return to his usual self.

“Let’s go or they will go ahead” he muttered marching ahead.

Kabir grinned at his bestie and then smiled at him. He knew it was difficult for him to express his feelings. But as he knew, some things didn’t need words.

“Oh god, you girls shop so much.” Kabir groaned, his face was mixed with exhaustion and frustration. He had been roaming around with seven shopping bags for the past two hours, trailing behind the girls who visited like twenty different stores. Now finally sitting down relieving the weight and ache of his legs.

Riya sitting beside him, rolled her eyes. “Stop being cranky. See I haven’t shopped much yet and Maanvi too had bought only 2 dresses and a few jwelleries”

Kabir pouted, acting as if he were a child deprived of his favourite candy. “Cranky?” he scoffed. “You have turned me into a porter, I’m starving”

Riya shook her head, clearly enjoying his misery “You sound like a five-year-old throwing a tantrum”. She knew he was genuinely tired and hungry, but she could not resist teasing him a little. It was her favourite part of being in a relationship with him.

The group now settled in the food court for a break. Abahiraj took the whole responsibility of placing the order tagging along Maanvi with him, leaving the duo behind to continue their catfight.

“That’s it. I am done. You carry your bags from now on” Kabir stated grinning.

“I told you to give me a few earlier, didn’t I?” Riya frowned at his stubbornness

Kabir sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck, realising she had a point. “Yeah, But you know I like doing this for you. I love you, how can let these pretty hands of yours turn red while carrying these heavy bags” he took her hand gently, tracing his fingers over her palm.

Riya dramatically pulled her hand back. “Ewww, how creepy yack.. Oh god, what had I done in my past life to deserve this kind of cheesy pickup line from my boyfriend? ”

Kabir grinned at her drama and before she could react more he tugged her closer. She barely had time to react as his lips landed on her ears making her shiver with nervousness.

“There are plenty more things your boyfriend does, you know” He muttered mischievously. “ Like Kissing you against the wall, grabbing you..”

“Stop it Veer, stop being dirty day by day, what if someone hears us.” she gasped at his words and put her finger over his mouth to stop him, blushing in the deep shade of pink.

Kabir chuckled and slowly her hand away, kissing the ring on her finger with warmth in his eyes.

“No one will, everyone is too busy with their own little love story” Kabir smiled.

Riya's eyes followed Kabir's gaze. Across the food court, Maanvi and Abhiraj were standing together, laughing and talking like they had known each other for years. Riya had known Abhiraj long enough to notice there was something different about him. The way he smiled at maanvi, the way his entire demeanour softened was undeniable.

“You have noticed it, don’t you,” Kabir asked chuckling.

Riya nodded resting her head against Kabir's shoulder as she watched their friends. “Why hasn’t he confessed yet?” Riya asked confused

“He is waiting for her to feel the same” Kabir smiled.

“They need a little more time,” Kbir stated making Riya grin.

“Like us?” She asked with warm eyes

“Like us,” Kabir whispered pulling her closer.

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