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10. he handled her aunt

The next day, Amaya woke up with excitement, eager to see her grandmother after more than a week. She got ready early and went to the hall, but it was empty. Knowing that all the boys were likely still asleep, she went directly to Veeranshu's room. She knocked softly, but since there was no response, she entered quietly.

Standing beside the bed, she watched Veeranshu sleep. He looked so peaceful and calm, a slight smile on his lips. Amaya thought to herself how different he seemed now compared to his usual waking self. She sat beside him, and as she did, Veeranshu moved slightly in his sleep, his hand overlapping hers.

Amaya knew he was deeply asleep and it was a rare, tranquil moment. But when she tried to stand up, Veeranshu stirred. She tried waking him gently, but he remained asleep. Suddenly, as she tried harder, he moved quickly in his sleep, pulling her down and turning around on the bed. Within seconds, Amaya found herself lying underneath Veeranshu, who was now over her.

Her breath caught as she looked up at him, his face inches from hers. The proximity and the suddenness of the situation left her both surprised and flustered.

Veeranshu opened his eyes and asked softly, "What were you doing?"

Amaya said, "Nothing."

"I don't think so. What did you try to do?" Veeranshu asked, his voice playful.

Amaya cut him off and said, "Don't make things up. I just came to wake you up. Remember, we have to go to my home today."

Veeranshu replied, "Of course I remember. But isn't it too early?"

Amaya insisted, "No, it's already late. Just get ready. We have to leave."

But Veeranshu, in a sleepy tone, said, "No, I'm sleepy," and he just put his head over Amaya's chest, pretending to fall back asleep.

Amaya's heart started beating rapidly. She couldn't breathe properly and felt overwhelmed by his closeness. Never before had any boy come this close to her or made her feel like this. She was surprised and tried to push him, but he was too heavy.

"Get up," she said.

Veeranshu looked at her and said, "I'm sleepy. Please wait. You know what? I could sleep my whole life like this. It's so peaceful when you are this close to me." Then, teasingly, he added, "Why is your heart beating so fast? Can’t you control yourself when I’m this close?"

Amaya quickly replied, "No, I'm just excited to go home. That's all."

Veeranshu smirked, "Oh, okay."

"Please, will you get up?" she pleaded.

Veeanshu got up and said, "Okay, okay. How can I say no to you?"

Amaya also got up and said, "Just get ready. We are leaving soon."

"Okay," Veeranshu replied.

Amaya was still standing there as Veeranshu took his towel from the wardrobe and started towards the bathroom. He looked back at her and said, "Why are you still here? Do you want to join me? I don't have any problem with that. We could, you know, take a bath together."

Amaya's face flushed with embarrassment as she echoed his words back to him, "Just get ready," and quickly left the room.

Amaya got back to the hall and saw Sameer in the kitchen, preparing food as usual. She walked towards him, laughingly and teasingly said, "So you really are the cook here?"

Sameer looked at her and replied, "Now I think I have to believe this. They made me the one."

They both laughed.