Guardian

-:chapter 15:-

As the school day ended, Avyansh walked out of the school gates with a contented smile, his mind still buzzing with the excitement of being selected to learn under Arnav Rajvansh. He couldn't wait to share the news with his Bhaiya and see the pride in his eyes.

As he made his way towards the car that was waiting to take him home, something caught his eye,a small puppy, barely visible among the throng of vehicles, stuck in the middle of the bustling traffic. The little creature seemed terrified, its tiny body trembling as cars honked and swerved around it.

Without a second thought, Avyansh's heart surged with concern. The sight of the vulnerable puppy brought back memories of a time when he too felt small and helpless, and before his bodyguard, Raghav, could react, Avyansh bolted towards the road.

"Avyansh! Stop!" Raghav shouted, panic in his voice as he chased after him. But Avyansh was already too far ahead, his focus entirely on saving the frightened animal.

Dodging through the chaotic traffic, Avyansh reached the puppy, his hands trembling as he gently picked it up. The puppy whimpered softly, pressing its tiny body against Avyansh's chest. He could feel the rapid thumping of its little heart, mirroring his own racing pulse. Relief washed over him, but it was short-lived as he heard the screech of tires-a car was speeding towards them, unable to slow down in time.

In that split second, Avyansh braced himself, clutching the puppy tightly. But before the car could reach them, a strong hand grabbed his arm and yanked him back to safety. The force of the pull sent him stumbling, and he nearly lost his balance, but the stranger steadied him, shielding him with his body as the car sped past.

Breathless and slightly disoriented, Avyansh clutched the puppy close to his chest, his heart pounding from the near-miss. The puppy was trembling but otherwise unharmed. Avyansh quickly checked it over, gently running his fingers through its fur, searching for any signs of injury. It whimpered softly but seemed to be okay.

Are you okay, kiddo?" a calm, concerned voice asked from beside him.

Avyansh, still focused on the puppy, barely registered the question. He murmured a quiet "Yeah," his eyes never leaving the small creature in his arms. It wasn't until the man spoke again that Avyansh finally looked up.

And when he did, his breath caught in his throat. Standing before him was Arnav Rajvansh,Rockstar Ar! The very man he had admired from afar, the legend whose music had been a source of comfort and inspiration to him.

For a moment, Avyansh couldn't believe his eyes. He blinked, thinking it was some sort of dream, but Arnav's warm gaze and the concerned expression on his face were unmistakable.

Arnav looked at the boy with a gentle expression. There was something about Avyansh,his innocence, the way he had risked his own safety for the puppy,that tugged at Arnav's heart. He felt an inexplicable connection to the boy, as if he reminded him of someone from his past, someone dear to him.

"Are you sure you're okay, kiddo?" Arnav asked again.

Avyansh nodded slowly, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm... I'm fine, sir. Thank you for saving me."

Arnav smiled softly, a sense of relief washing over him. "That was a brave thing you did, but you need to be careful, alright? Running into traffic like that... you could've been hurt," he gently admonished, though his voice was filled with warmth.

Avyansh nodded again, feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude. "I'm sorry... I just couldn't leave the puppy there," he explained, his voice quivering slightly as he looked down at the trembling creature in his arms. "It looked so scared."

At that moment, Raghav, Avyansh's bodyguard, arrived, his face pale with fear and worry. "Avyansh! Are you okay?" he asked, his voice a mix of relief and exasperation. When he saw Arnav Rajvansh standing beside Avyansh, he paused, recognizing the famous musician.