Silent Affair (On Hold)

Chapter Sixteen

Arnav led Khushi back inside, music thumping all around them. Bodies moved and swayed around them, some quite more, er, graphically than others. Khushi's eyes widened at the sight and she immediately looked away. Compared to earlier, the room was definitely more buzzed than when she was last here, and she didn't mean the buzzing from the amps.

Avantika went out to the dance floor, joining the swarm. She gestured for Khushi to follow, but once again Khushi denied. Avantika urged her once more, unaware of the guy behind her that was coming a little to close to her.

"Oh nah," Arnav huffed, ready to pounce on the guy.

"Whoa dude, let's not swing any fists," Virat said, blocking him. "I got this."

Khushi quickly grabbed onto Arnav, knowing that his protective instincts were coming out to play, and they weren't so nice. Luckily Virat took care of it, scaring the guy away with one glare. But Arnav was heated, so Khushi moved in front of him and warned him with her eyes, telling him to calm down.

"But-"

Khushi gestured to Virat, who had his arms crossed while Avantika innocently grinned, still dancing.

"But-"

Khushi scowled at him and Arnav sighed in defeat. "Fine... but I'll beat up the next fucker who even thinks of going close to her."

Khushi rolled her eyes, knowing all to well that no one would go near Avantika, not with Virat next to her. She couldn't think of anyone who dared to intimidate Virat.

Arnav sighed, looking at her. "You always know how to handle me Khushi."

Khushi rolled her eyes. No duh!

Arnav couldn't help his grin. "Obnoxious much?"

Khushi arched her eyebrow at him and rolled her eyes again, Arnav unable to help his chuckle. Just then, Justin Timberlake came on, singing about bringing sexy back, and Khushi's eyes widened. Arnav knew then that there was no controlling her - so did Avantika. So Avantika took it to her full advantage and grabbed Khushi's hand, dragging her to the dance floor, Khushi grabbing Arnav, taking him with her. Khushi instantly felt the beat and her hips swayed to the beat, Avantika getting lost in the track as well. Arnav couldn't believe his eyes, unable to remove his gaze from Khushi. She still had it, that much he knew, but it was nice to see her so relaxed.

What he didn't like, however, was the guy behind her, taking notice of her and getting a little too close. With a scowl Arnav scared the guy off and moved closer to Khushi, making sure no other douchebag came closer to his Khushi.

Yes, that's right - his Khushi.

But Khushi was oblivious of his doings. She was too busy, getting caught up into the music, swaying her hips to the beat. Nor did she realize when Arnav was getting into the beat and dancing along with her. Of course, it wasn't long until she did and she danced with him.

For a moment, all was good in the world. Khushi forgot of her hurt and Arnav could only think of the love he had for this woman. Smiles covered their faces, the two holding onto each other as they danced away.

Yes, for a moment, all was right in the world. That is, until an idiot dropped his beer on the floor, causing people to recoil, bumping into the two and taking them out of their bubble.

I know, annoying right?

Coming back to reality, Khushi looked up at Arnav. Her arms were still wrapped around his neck and his hands were still at her waist. Both simply gazed away at each other and Avantika had definitely noticed this, so naturally, she had to take advantage of the moment... so she purposely bumped into Khushi, Khushi falling into Arnav's chest, Arnav taking a firm hold of her.