**Chapter 176: Playful Teasing**
As morning light streamed into their chambers, the Pandavas were in an unusually playful mood. They gathered around Draupadi, who was busy with her morning chores, folding clothes with a quiet focus.
Out of nowhere, the Pandavas said in unison, their voices teasing and flirtatious, “Draupadi, do you have a band-aid?”
Startled by the sudden question, Draupadi turned to them with a curious expression. “Why, what happened, husbands? Did someone get hurt?”
With grins on their faces, the Pandavas moved closer, their eyes twinkling with mischief. Arjuna, acting as the spokesperson, leaned in and said, “Because we scraped our knees… falling for you.”
Draupadi’s eyes widened in surprise before a deep blush crept across her cheeks. She turned away quickly, trying to hide her flustered reaction, but the dark red tint of her blush was impossible to miss. The words had caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless.
Trying to regain her composure, Draupadi focused on her work, picking up a piece of cloth and folding it with more intensity than necessary. But the Pandavas weren’t done teasing her yet.
Yudhishthira, his voice light and teasing, said, “It seems our queen is not as immune to our charms as she pretends to be.”
Bhima, with a broad grin, added, “Look at how red her cheeks are! I’ve never seen her blush this much before.”
Arjuna, always the charmer, smirked and said, “Even the strongest warrior queen has her moments of weakness.”
Nakula and Sahadeva, their voices filled with playful mischief, whispered, “We should make her blush more often. It suits her.”
Draupadi, still blushing, couldn’t help but smile despite herself. Their teasing, though playful, was filled with affection, and she appreciated the light-hearted moment. She turned to them, finally regaining her composure, and said with a mock-stern tone, “If you keep teasing me like this, you’ll have to help me with the chores.”
The Pandavas laughed, their playful mood continuing as they gathered around her, each offering a helping hand in folding the clothes. Together, they worked in harmony, their teasing banter filling the room with warmth and love.
