chapter IV - the doree

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The stillness of the moment lingered in the air as Shubman and Radhika continued to gaze at each other, their breaths synchronizing almost unconsciously.

The soft hum of the air conditioner provided a gentle backdrop to the quiet intensity that hung between them, a stark contrast to the bustling energy outside the dressing room.

It was as if time had slowed down, cocooning them in a bubble of silence where only the two of them existed, each moment stretching and deepening the connection that was forming between them.

Shubman was the first to break his gaze, his eyes reluctantly shifting away as he took a slow, deliberate step back. His mind raced, trying to process the unexpected encounter while maintaining a semblance of composure.

He glanced down, noticing the slight tremble in his hands, a mix of adrenaline and the surreal nature of the situation making his heart pound in his chest. It was a strange feeling, one he hadn't experienced before—this sudden, intense awareness of another person.

Radhika, still clutching the front of her kurti, felt a similar rush of emotions. The initial shock was giving way to a curious mixture of embarrassment and intrigue. She could feel the heat rising to her cheeks, the blush spreading like wildfire as she stood there, rooted to the spot.

Her breath came in shallow, quickened bursts, matching the rapid beat of her heart. It was all so unexpected, and she couldn't quite grasp what had just happened between them, but she knew it was something significant.

The room, though silent, seemed to hum with an undercurrent of electricity. Every detail seemed amplified in the stillness, from the beads of sweat glistening on Shubman's skin to the faint scent of jasmine and vanilla emanating from Radhika.

It was as if the world had sharpened its focus, bringing every sensation and emotion into stark relief. The cool air from the conditioner contrasted sharply with the warmth of their bodies, heightening the surreal quality of the moment.

Shubman cleared his throat softly, his eyes darting back to her for a fleeting moment before looking away again. He could see the tension in her posture, the way her fingers gripped the fabric of her kurti as if it were a lifeline.

He wanted to say something, anything to break the silence, but the words seemed to elude him. It was as if he was afraid that speaking would shatter the fragile connection that had formed between them. The intensity of her gaze was overwhelming, and he felt a strange mixture of fear and excitement.

Radhika, on the other hand, was torn between wanting to flee and the inexplicable pull that kept her rooted to the spot. She could feel her pulse in her throat, a steady rhythm that seemed to echo the charged atmosphere.

Her eyes flickered down to the floor, tracing the intricate patterns on the tiles as she tried to steady her breathing. The moment felt almost too intimate, too personal, as if they had shared something profound without a single word being spoken.

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