Virat opened the champagne and poured it into glasses.
They celebrated with a small dance, enjoying each other's presence.
Later, they went inside, and Rohit couldn't help but recall their memories in the cottage, the pasta making in the kitchen, cuddling on the sofa, truth or dare with Virat in his lap, the kitchen moments, staring at each other after a bath, movie nights, and their confession.
But when Rohit looked upstairs toward their room, it only reminded him of how he had left his Vi alone there.
Virat sensed what he was thinking and hugged Rohit from behind. Rohit leaned into the embrace.
"I know this place holds many memories, including bad ones, but I also know we can never change what happened. And I know that it made us stronger and increased our love and trust in each other," Virat said, making Rohit smile slightly.
"I can't forget how I had to leave you alone in the room, baby," Rohit said, turning to face him in the embrace.
Virat cupped his cheeks softly. "I know. But see, I am here with you in your arms now. We have to accept that it was a test, a past incident in our lives. We are together here, and that's all that matters. I chose this place so that we could accept what happened and move past it. Also, this place is special because you realized your love for me here, at this very spot. Isn't that more special?" Virat said, softly kissing Rohit's forehead.
"Yes, it is special, Vi, but..." Rohit said, still feeling a bit hesitant about going into the room.
Virat cut him off before he could say more with a kiss.
He slid one hand onto Rohit's neck and cupped his cheek with the other. "Let me help you forget it," he whispered against Rohit's lips, making him shiver at the intensity.
Virat removed Rohit's coat and tie, his hands gently caressing Rohit's shoulders and neck, driving him wild.
He intertwined his fingers with Rohit's and led him upstairs.
Before they could enter the room, Virat smashed his lips onto Rohit's again, pushing him inside so that Rohit would only remember that moment, and not leaving Virat alone in the room.
Rohit kissed back passionately as they stumbled into the room.
They quickly unbuttoned each other's shirts. Rohit pushed Virat onto the bed, kissing from his jaw down to his neck, biting and marking him completely.
Virat tugged him closer by his hair. Rohit kissed him again and looked into his eyes for permission.
Virat kissed back with equal intensity and signaled he was ready.
"I love you," Virat whispered against his lips, saying yes.
That was all Rohit needed.
After that, the room was filled with their moans of pleasure and love, entangled in each other, breathing heavily, kissing everywhere, marking their love.
Rohit hugged Virat as he gasped for air, lying on top of him. "It was okay, right?" Rohit asked, feeling a bit concerned.
"Ro, it's about our love, and everything about it is okay. More than pleasure, it's the love that matters, and all I felt was that, along with the immense pleasure you gave me," Virat said teasingly at the end.
Rohit nuzzled his face into Virat's neck. They stayed in each other's embrace, a little tired but not sleepy.
"Wanna shower together?" Virat asked, craving that warm shower.
