𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐞

44 A STEP TOWARDS US.

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AVNI'S POV:

"Can't we give this relationship a chance-just once?" He asked softly, looking into my eyes.

"I..." I tried to say something, but no words came out.

"It's okay, take your time, Avni. Just don't push me away. At least let me take a step towards you." He said, I could see the hurt in his eyes. I nodded, not wanting to hurt him any further.

"Can I hold you while we sleep?" He asked, his eyes filled with hope, awaiting a yes.

"Ji," I replied, and within seconds, he pulled me into his arms.

I wrapped my arms around him as he lay on his back, one arm under my head and the other securely around my waist. He gently placed my head on his chest, and for the first time, I didn't mind whether it would give me a neck sprain. He pulled the duvet over both of us and started massaging my head. The soothing touch and his steady heartbeat lulled me into sleep.

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The next morning, I woke up to the faint sensation of warm breath on my neck and something heavy resting on my body. My eyelids felt too heavy to open just yet. I shifted slightly and realized a hand was on my waist-directly touching my bare skin.

My eyes flew open in shock.

Arjun ji was half-laying on me, his face buried in the crook of my neck, his shoulder draped over me, and his arm wrapped tightly around my waist. My top had ridden up a little, exposing my skin to his touch. I should have been panicking, but instead, I found myself staring at him, my fingers itching to run through his hair.

And before I could stop myself, I did.

My fingers tangled in his soft strands, gently moving through them. He groaned softly and stirred, lifting his head lazily. He always woke up before me, yet today, he was still in bed.

His eyes met mine, and a lazy smirk appeared on his face.

"Good morning, baby." He murmured, pressing a soft kiss to my forehead.

I closed my eyes for a moment, feeling his breath near my neck again. But instead of moving away, he nuzzled closer, making my heart race.

"I'm still sleepy. Let me sleep a little longer." He mumbled into my skin, sending a shiver down my spine.

"Breathe, baby, breathe." He teased, remaining in the same position.

"We'll be late." I stammered.

"Five more minutes." He murmured, pulling me even closer.

After a few moments, I hesitantly ran my fingers through his hair again. He let out a deep breath, and I felt another shiver course through me. Sleep crept over me again, and before I knew it, I drifted off once more.

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The next time I woke up, someone was tapping my cheek gently. Slowly, I opened my eyes and found Arjun ji hovering over me, his gaze fixed on mine.