As the event grew nearer, the practice started to become harder. Naina and Kajal was thankful to God that Maria was no more in the event as their dance guider. Rather there was a different student who of course was their senior but much more polite and friendly. All thanks to most probably Ayaan. But Maria was still in the event taking part in some other things while which they have to collide with her which of course isn't a good face off always.
It has been pretty good days after the first day of the practice and Naina and Kajal were much more comfortable and familiar with steps and with the entire performance of their. As always today also Aryan and Ayaan would come once to check if everything going alright. And that's what they waited for. Though Kajal still couldn't forget how Ayaan helped her. She still now wonders from where she got such guts that she went straight way and hugged Ayaan.
"Okay so take a little rest. It's been a long time since you are dancing.", instructed the senior who was guiding them for the performance. And happily Naina went with Kajal to the bathroom to wash their face and relax themselves as they were totally exhausted.
The bathroom area was all crowded. So they directly went towards the tap area and washed their face. They started getting relaxed as the cold water touched their face with their eyes closed.
Naina was first to open her eyes and what she saw was no way expected. Aryan standing there under the sun a little far from her with the most handsome look possible.
He was, well, different from all others. He was handsome, not perhaps in the conventional sense, but he had that appearance which could make him stand out in the crowd. He was fair, not almost pale white. His unfathomable, dark brown eyes contrasted exceptionally with his light toned face. His eyes were as deep and expressive, where you could get lost if you stared long enough. His face had that faraway look in it, which cannot be described in words. His smile, which reached up to his eyes and wrinkled them, flaunted his modesty and humility. Often, you could see a hint of pain in his sparkling eyes, which would disappear as suddenly as it emerged. And with that it strikes Naina's mind that she saw him smiling that too for the first time.
Suddenly Naina saw Aryan walking towards her only. So nervously tried to divert her attention but just then,
"Not always you have to find excuse to stare at me. You can do it anyways", she heard Aryan saying which seemed more like a flirt as he passed by. Naina was feeling very embarrassed as she was caught red handed by handsome senior or crush maybe. She turned back to look at his retreating figure. Calming herself she finally around only to find Kajal not present there. But got relieved as she saw Kajal coming out from the washroom.
"What happened why are you looking like this?", asked Kajal seeing Naina's face in a flushed yet tensed look.
"Nothing. Let's get to back to the practice", Naina doesn't wanted to talk more into this matter.
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The performance was going great. All the dancers in the performance has the best coordination with Naina and Kajal in the lead. They have always been under a spotlight. But they were nervous not because of the performance or the teacher standing there and having a watch on the performance but because Aryan and Ayaan standing there and constantly staring at them as they danced. They had a serious look which can easily make a girl go weak.
"Oucch!! My god!!", exclaimed Naina loudly as she lost her balance and fell in the middle of the dance going on. She found everybody gathering around her and Kajal kneeling infront of her. Kajal started checking her. Her knee and arm was badly injured. Her arm was bleeding.
"Naina your arm is bleeding. Be careful." Kajal spoke and Naina saw Kajal's eyes tearing up. That was the unique bond of the sisters. One can tolerate a slightest pain of the other.
"Aryan, where are you?", the teacher who was present there asked. "Yes Mam", said Aryan who was there in the crowd. He came up to the teacher. "Take her to the doctor immediately. She needs immediate treatment.", ordered the teacher. "Mam can I go with her. She will be needing me.", pleaded Kajal. "No need. You practice here. Aryan is there for her. He will take of her", ordered the teacher. Unknowingly Naina blushed inspite of the pain she was bearing.
Aryan went towards Naina and held her shoulders protectively. If she was not focused on her pain it was sure for her to fall for him just because of his delicate touch. It was very hard for Naina because of her knees.
"Put your hand around my neck." Aryan said which sounded more like a order. She looked towards his face and found him staring at her. "Do it fast. I don't like to wait for anyone." Aryan again ordered. Though hesitantly but Naina followed his order. And Aryan held her more firmly as they walked towards the Doctor's room.
They reached the doctors room and found the doctor already present.
"Doctor, Naina got injured in her knees and arms. Please check her once" Aryan said and Naina didn't knew why but his tone seemed tensed. Was he tensed because of her? With all these going in her mind, Naina heard the doctor calling her. She went and sat infront of the doctor and Aryan stood just behind her.
The doctor took out a file of medicine which was fully empty. "Boy can you please get another file from the counter outside?" The doctor requested. "Yes I will.", Aryan answered impatiently and ran to get the medicine. Returning he handed the medicine to the doctor. And the doctor reached out his hand to Naina's wounds after pouring a little bit of medicine onto the cotton.
Aryan could see Naina feeling scared and uncomfortable as she saw the doctor about to apply her a medicine.
"Doctor can I apply the medicine. Because Naina is very sensitive and she just not comfortable with everybody's touch.", Aryan said not finding any other excuse. Naina saw him proudly. Such a gentleman he is, she thought. "Yes. Why not. If she is comfortable with you then it's okay.", Said the doctor. Aryan looked at Naina with questioning eyes while Naina nodded her head.
Aryan kneeled down infront of Naina. He applied the medicine gently careful enough not to hurt her. "Aahhh", Naina cried out in pain as Aryan cleaned her wounds. Naina put her hand on his shoulder for support. She almost fisted his shirt in her hand as the pain started getting unbearable for her.
After applying the medicine Aryan carefully took Naina back to the auditorium though it was impossible for Naina to dance in this condition. He made her sit comfortably on the seats present there. "It's already 4. The practice will be over in half an hour. I don't think you will be able to avail an auto. Wait for me. I will drop you home.", Aryan remarked. "But Kajal, I can't let her go alone while I will be with you." Naina said to Aryan.
"She will also be coming with us. I don't want any other excuses of yours.", Aryan ordered in his dominating tone.
He turned and saw Kajal coming towards them. "You and your sister will be coming us in our car during the dispersal.", Aryan said to Kajal as soon as she came near them. "But..." Kajal started to speak only to be interrupted by Aryan. "Your sister will make you understand the reason." Aryan said and looked at Naina who was sitting on a seat. "I wasn't asking for a reason. I was saying that My sister has got a beautiful name. It will be better if you call her by her name and not by 'your sister'.", Kajal concluded furiously. She was already tensed about Naina's health. God knows what happens to her if Naina is a little bit injured. And here thus guy is adding fuel.
Aryan immediately left the room. Kajal went to Naina. Naina was about to say something to Kajal when she said interrupting, "I know I heard you both talking. And I also agree with him." "Then why you just scolded him??" Naina asked Kajal. "You just stop defending him." Kajal answered back. Before Naina could say anything she recieved a furious glare from Kajal. "You're alright??", Kajal asked tensely. "Yes I am.", Naina assured. She really feels proud to have such a caring sister.
The bell rang indicating that it's the end of another day.
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