kaho Na Pyaar Hai

Ariyana's Confession

Ariyana's POV

It had been a week since I last saw Ruhaan. A week since our conversation that left both of us on edge, uncertain of what came next. My mind had been a whirlwind—of emotions, of thoughts, of feelings I didn't know how to handle.

Every time I closed my eyes, I saw him. His smile, his touch, the way his eyes softened when he looked at me. And then I saw myself—scared, confused, pushing him away.

But last night, something shifted. Maybe it was the stillness in the air or the overwhelming silence in my house, but I couldn't escape the truth anymore. I missed him. I missed him more than I cared to admit. And as much as I was terrified of what this all meant, I knew I couldn't keep running from it.

I needed to tell him everything. My fears, my doubts, my insecurities. I had to let him know why I was pulling away, even if it meant risking everything.

Third Person POV

Ruhaan had been pacing in his room for the last half hour. The message he had sent Ariyana had been simple, but the weight of it was heavier than he'd realized. He was done waiting. He was done letting her distance herself, hiding behind walls that kept her from him.

He had always known she had her walls up—everyone did. But with Ariyana, it was different. It was as if her past had locked her heart in a cage, and no one, not even him, could find the key.

When his phone buzzed with a new message, he didn't hesitate.

Ariyana's Message:
"I'm coming over. We need to talk. I owe you that much."

His heart skipped a beat. She was coming. It was finally happening.

He got up quickly, threw on a jacket, and waited by the door, nerves and excitement coursing through him. For the first time in days, he felt a flicker of hope.

Ariyana's POV

As I made my way to Ruhaan's place, my heart beat faster with each step. I had rehearsed what I was going to say a hundred times, but now that the moment was here, everything seemed to fade away. What if he didn't understand? What if my confession pushed him even farther away?

But there was no turning back. I couldn't keep running from the truth.

When I arrived at his apartment, I hesitated for a second before ringing the bell. The door opened almost immediately, and there he stood, looking as nervous as I felt. His eyes searched mine, and for a brief moment, I saw something vulnerable in them—something raw, something that mirrored my own fear.

"You came," he said quietly, his voice a mix of relief and uncertainty.

"I didn't want to run away from this anymore," I whispered. "I needed to talk to you."

He stepped aside, allowing me in. "Talk," he urged, his voice steady but his eyes filled with hope.

We sat on the couch, the silence between us hanging thick in the air. I could feel the weight of his gaze on me, and it only made me more anxious.

I took a deep breath, finally gathering the courage to speak. "Ruhaan... I've been scared. Scared of how I feel about you. Scared of how quickly you've become important to me. And I know it sounds stupid, but I'm terrified of losing you."

He didn't interrupt, just watched me quietly, as if waiting for me to continue.

"I've never been good at relationships," I continued, my voice shaking slightly. "I don't know how to be vulnerable. And last night... it was too much. I didn't know how to handle it. I'm afraid of getting hurt, of letting someone in, and you..." I paused, feeling the weight of the words. "You've already gotten too close."

Ruhaan was silent for a long moment, his face unreadable. I couldn't tell if he was angry, confused, or understanding. But when he spoke, his voice was calm, gentle, and filled with sincerity.

"Ariyana, I'm not going anywhere," he said softly. "I understand you're scared. I know you've been hurt in the past. But I'm here. I want to be here for you. And if you're willing to let me, I'll wait. However long it takes. I'm not going anywhere unless you want me to."

His words hit me harder than I expected. It was everything I needed to hear, everything I had been too afraid to admit to myself. The fear that had held me back for so long was beginning to fade, replaced by the warmth of his honesty.

I looked at him, my heart pounding. "Ruhaan... I don't want to lose you either."

He smiled, his expression softening. "Then don't push me away."

Without thinking, I closed the distance between us and cupped his face in my hands. His eyes widened slightly, but he didn't pull away. I could feel the tension in the air, the connection between us that had only grown stronger with time.

"I'm sorry for shutting you out," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I don't want to run anymore."

Ruhaan leaned forward, his lips brushing against mine. The kiss was slow at first, hesitant, as if we were both testing the waters. But when I deepened the kiss, his arms wrapped around me, pulling me closer, the intensity of everything we had been holding back came rushing to the surface.

Third Person POV

The kiss between them was a culmination of all the moments that had led them here. All the unspoken words, the missed opportunities, the fear, and the longing—everything was released in that one kiss.

Ariyana's hands slid to the back of his neck, her fingers threading through his hair as she pulled him closer. His hands roamed to her waist, pulling her flush against him, as if he couldn't get close enough. Every kiss was an unspoken promise, every touch a reassurance that they were finally on the same page.

As they pulled away, breathless and wide-eyed, Ruhaan rested his forehead against hers. "Ariyana," he murmured, "I'll wait as long as it takes. But don't pull away from me again. Not after this."

Ariyana's heart swelled as she met his gaze. She didn't have the answers yet, but she knew one thing for certain: She wasn't afraid anymore.

She smiled softly. "I won't."

For the first time in weeks, Ariyana felt at peace. She was no longer running from what she felt. And with Ruhaan by her side, she finally had the courage to embrace whatever came next.