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Chapter 23: Only with you

The next day

Iraa woke up to find herself unexpectedly (we know it girl😏) cuddled up with Vedang.

The previous night's events, filled with confessions and stolen moments, came rushing back to her. She gently tried to pull away, but Vedang’s grip tightened slightly, as if even in his sleep, he didn’t want to let her go.

"Good morning," he murmured, his voice husky with sleep.

"Morning," she replied softly, a shy smile playing on her lips. "Did you sleep well?" he asked in his husky voice, still holding her. She shyly nodded, "you?"

"the best sleep ever" he said in satisfaction making her laugh. She looked around nervously, aware that anyone could see them.

Just then, Sidharth and Kriti came towards them, their faces lighting up with mischief. "Look who’s all cozy," Sidharth teased, winking at Vedang.

"Must have been some serious star gazing," Kriti added with a smirk.

"Kuch bhi, yaar," Vedang replied, running a hand through his hair. "We just fell asleep."

Kriti smirked. "Sure, and pigs fly. Anyway, breakfast is ready."

The four of them walked back to the house, and Iraa could feel Sidharth and Kriti's knowing glances.

Around lunchtime, both families gathered in the living room. The parents were reminiscing about their children’s childhoods, and the room was filled with laughter and animated conversations.

"I remember when Vedang was about five, he decided to play barber and cut all of Aditi's dolls' hair," Vedang's mom shared, laughing.

"Maa, why do you have to bring that up?" Vedang protested, though he couldn’t hide his smile.

Aditi, however, was ready with her retort. "Well, Vedang, remember when you were convinced you could fly and jumped off the sofa, breaking the living room lamp?"

Everyone laughed, and Vedang's dad chimed in, "We had to tell him he was grounded – literally and figuratively."

Kriti joined in with a story about Iraa. "Iraa once tried to bake a cake for my birthday when we were ten. She forgot to add sugar and NAMAK DAL DI!. It was the most terrible yet memorable birthday cake ever."

Iraa blushed. "aey! I was trying to be helpful!"

"And how can we forget Dev’s epic fail when he tried to impress a girl by showing off his football skills and ended up tripping over his own feet," Sidharth added, causing another round of laughter.

"At least I tried," Dev shot back, "Unlike you, who just sat in a corner reading comic books."

"Hey, mere comic books ke baare mei kuch nhi bolna plus they were very educational," Sidharth defended himself.

Their parents were in stitches. Iraa's mom then said, "Iraa, beta kitchen se cookies leke aa sakti ho?"

"Sure, Maa" Iraa replied, standing up. She walked to the kitchen, unaware that Vedang had slipped out of the room a few moments earlier.

Just as she was about to grab the cookies, a hand pulled her under the stairs. She gasped "OH MY GOD",

but relaxed when she saw Vedang’s mischievous grin.

"Vedang! You scared me," she whispered, her heart racing.

"Sorry, abh madam aap subhe se itni busy hai mei kya karu," he whispered back, not looking sorry at all. "I missed you. Can I hug you?"

He gave her his best puppy eyes, the kind that made her melt. "Please?"

"Vedang, sab bahar hai! koi dekh lega!" she said, glancing nervously towards the living room.

"No one will notice," he assured her, giving her puppy eyes stepping closer.

"You’re impossible..what happened to the reserved guy haa?," she said, though she couldn’t help smiling and opening her arms trying to look modest, which she definitely failed at.

Vedang wrapped his arms around her gently, pulling her close. "abh kya kare waqt badal gya"..he mumbled.

His breath tickled her ear and neck, sending shivers down her spine. She felt her nerves heighten with his touch.

He pulled back, looked at her, smiled and this time buried his head near the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her ear. "You look beautiful, Iraa."

Her cheeks flushed, and she felt a shiver run down her spine. "Vedang..."

"and you look adorable when you blush," he murmured, his lips grazing her ear.

Iraa's cheeks tingled with warmth. "kya kare..you're quite the charmer," she teased, trying to keep her composure.

Vedang chuckled softly, his touch gentle yet teasing. "Only with you."

With a burst of courage, he leaned in and pressed a soft kiss on her cheek. Iraa's heart skipped a beat, and she playfully hit his chest. "Vedang! What if someone sees?"

"Dont worry rabbit" he assured her with a grin. She rolled her eyes giggling.

Vedang's hand brushed against her cheek, his thumb tracing a gentle path. "Thank you" he said sincerely.

Iraa smiled, "for what?" .."You know..just for giving me a chance" he said, guilt Slightly visible in his eyes.

Iraa cupped his cheeks, softly brushing it. "It's okay..I forgive you" she Said smiling making him look at her with shock.

"Wait sacchi??!" He said a bit loudly making Iraa shut his mouth with her hand, looking hesitantly around.

"SHSH!! if you shout again, I'll not talk with you" She Said angrily. "Sorry sorry" he whispered and kissed her forehead making her blush again.

"you have no idea how relived I am right now" he said looking deep into her eyes. "Me too" she replied. Their faces inches apart.

Iraa's eyes went to his lips and quickly back to his eyes, which didn't go unnoticed by him. He found it extremely cute.

As much as he tried to resist he couldn’t. Vedang leaned in unaware...when

"Iraa! Where are you?" Iraa's dad called her making both of them pull a bit apart.

"coming dad!" she shouted back.

Iraa giggled and tried to pull away, but Vedang held her back. "Just a little longer," he pleaded softly.

"Vedang, jana padhega," she insisted, but there was no real conviction in her voice.

"Okay, go. But just know, I’m not done with you."

Iraa’s heart fluttered, and she quickly kissed his cheek back before dashing out. Meanwhile he was standing there with uttershock.

She returned to the living room with the cookies, her face still flushed from their encounter.

As she handed out the cookies, Sidharth and Kriti exchanged knowing looks. "Took you long enough," Kriti teased.

"I had to find them!," Iraa said, trying to sound casual.

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