Rikara - FF - Book | ✓

FF #1 || Chapter 7

Gauri loved the feel of the breeze on her face as she rode. A little ahead of their vehicle was Akshay's bike. Rupaali sat on the back seat. Her body dressed in the thinnest material possible, was pasted to Akshay's back. Om had noticed Gauri scrutinize Rupaali for the third time since the past half an hour. 

"Why do you stare at her like that?" He said leaning his head over her shoulder. "She or people might assume you're a lesbian."

"What!" Gauri exclaimed horrified, as she slowed the bike momentarily to avoid the dent in the road.

"I am not." She stated irked.

"Who better than me would know?" She heard him whisper, his voice at his husky best. She was sure his lips were still over her ears with the sensations her skin there felt. 

"Don't flirt." She said.

"I am not flirting!" His response was amused. Gauri turned slightly but before she could, turn more, he placed his hands on her shoulder making her turn in front.

"Woman, focus on the road. Not on the handsome sitting behind you. "

Gauri adjusted the side mirror and looked at him through it. He had that proud smirk painted on his face. "Earth to you." She mumbled. He rested her hands on her waist now. Her body tensed up in response.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" He whispered. He was loving the feel of their closeness.

Gauri remained silent. Her eyes looking around. "It is " He smiled looking around. She smiled understanding what he meant, very well. They both were liking their togetherness. Secretly hearting the moments they spent.

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The weather was excellent, perhaps slightly cooler than usual. Gauri went around taking snaps in her favorite camera. "Akshay, Rupaali turn!" She called and as soon as they did. She snapped. She loved taking candid photographs. There was nothing fake about it. She turned and found Om turning his head the other way immediately. They had been doing that all the while. Gawking at each other and then turning away when the other saw. 

Gauri adjusted the camera lens in his direction and took a side shot as he gazed at the view of the beach seen from the high raised wall's few missing bricks. As they moved around,Gauri noticed a narrow pathway leading to the wrecked walls. She steadily made her way down. While the others moved in the regular direction. She stationed herself, then carefully raised her camera taking a shot of the beach.

Curiosity got the better of her as she saw the isolated wrecked pillars. She moved that way glancing back to see if the others were still around, no one saw her. She proceeded. Tracing her hand on the stoned walls she went around and decided to trek back up. That's when she missed a rock. "Ouch!"

"Who asked you to come down here?" He said getting to her side. 

"I was just taking a few shots! " she said jerking her feet.

"Hurt?" He asked, holding her hand, looking down at her feet.

"Minor. "

His dazzling deep brown eyes looked up at her. She started back at him. The tension was becoming unbearable. She stared at his lips like he stared at hers. They both knew, they'd been putting off the urge to kiss. He extended his hand and she took it. With slow steps they began walking back.

"Gauri..." He said stopping in track.

"Hmm" she paused her steps, looking at him. The little thread of control snapped. He dragged her aside to stand near the wall. With no words exchanged he leaned over her and his lips brushed hers. Not innocently, neither like a tease. Like fire.