Love Across Time

Twenty : Colorful Chaos

-𝓒𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓸𝓼-

"Aanya," Arjun exclaimed, his eyes widening with astonishment as he found himself completely drenched in vibrant colors. A mischievous twinkle danced in Aanya's eyes as she pretended to be shocked and said, "Tch, tch, tch, you're so careless, Arjun. How did you not see me sneaking up on you?"

Arjun couldn't help but close his eyes and let out an exasperated sigh. "Is this how you behave with a guest, Rajkumari?"

A playful grin spread across Aanya's face as she playfully teased, "Who said you were a guest? And the next time you dare call me clumsy, just remember what happened here!" With a flick of her hair, she turned around, but before she could move away, Arjun gently held her hand.

Arjun walked up to her, bending down to her level with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, and whispered in her ear. His breath tickled her neck, sending a shiver down her spine. "You're in for it now, Aanya. Prepare yourself!"

Maintaining her composure, Aanya couldn't help but internally scold herself for how flustered she became by his touch. With a bashful smile, she playfully uttered, "First things first, Arjun. You should go and clean up that lovely color off yourself," her cheeks blushed even more at the proximity they shared.

Amidst his laughter, Arjun responded, "Yes, I shall rid myself of this colorful mess. But remember, I won't let this slip away so easily."

"Oh, really? And what do you plan to do?" Aanya challenged him with a mischievous glance.

With a mischievous smirk, Arjun cunningly pointed in another direction, leading Aanya to look around perplexed. Arjun pulled her gently towards him, causing her eyes to widen with surprise as her hand instinctively landed on his chest. The sensation of his hand on her waist made her heart skip a beat.

Then, taking a step back while maintaining his smirk, Arjun teasingly remarked, "Look at you now, my careless Aanya. Always stumbling into people."

"You?" Aanya retorted, a flicker of annoyance crossing her expression as her cheeks took on a rosy hue.

"First things first, Aanya. Go and clean yourself," Arjun said, teasingly lifting an eyebrow.

"I'm going to kill you, Arjun," Aanya exclaimed, stomping her foot.

Arjun chuckled softly, "Sure."

"I'm not talking to you," Aanya said, trying to maintain her angry facade.

Arjun playfully probed further, "But for how many hours?"

"I'm never talking to you," Aanya replied, giving him a glare.

Arjun couldn't help but find her irresistible. "Ah, but we both know that's impossible for you."

Aanya hit him with her elbow, "Shut up, you!"

"Shut up, you!" Arjun said, imitating her in a cute manner.

Aanya glared at him. "Don't irritate me."

"Am I?" Arjun said, feigning shock with a smile.

She nodded her head, folding her hands in front of her chest.

"Then cry about it," Arjun said with a teasing tone as he went to his room.

Aanya gasped, looking at him, and walked towards him. "I will seriously not talk to you."

"As I said, that's completely impossible for you," Arjun said, flashing her a playful grin.

"It is," she said, raising herself on her tiptoes, trying to be assertive.