When A Fan met Her star [ Editing ]

Chapter 65 : The First Date

The pale morning light filtered softly through the curtains, casting golden streaks across the room.

Jai stirred awake first. His lashes fluttered, as he felt the light on his face.

Srishti was curled against his chest. Her hand splayed gently across his shirt. Strands of her hair tickled his chin. She looked... at peace. Softer than he had ever seen her.

Jai's lips curved into a slow smile. He didn't move, didn't even dare to breathe too loud. Instead, he let his fingers trail lightly through her hair, tucking a strand behind her ear. The simple act made his chest tighten. How did he get this lucky?

His phone buzzed on the side table. Once. Twice. Then again. He didn't look. Couldn't. His eyes were locked only on her.

The faint vibration finally stirred her. She shifted slightly. Lashes fluttering before her eyes opened slowly. Still drowsy, still heavy with sleep. Until she caught him staring.

Her breath hitched. Her face turned a shade of pink, and she immediately looked away.

"Good morning"Jai murmured, voice husky with sleep, his hand still tangled in her hair.

She bit her lip, eyes darting up shyly.

"M...morning..."

"Did I wake you?" he asked softly.

"The phone..."she whispered.

"Ignore it"he said instantly, thumb brushing across her temple.

Her heart skipped, her fingers twitching nervously against his chest.

"But...."

"Shh...just few minutes. For now, just stay like this Please?"he asked.

She shifted, suddenly aware of how close they were, her cheek pressed against him. Their legs tangled beneath the blanket. The realization made her breath catch. She quickly pulled her legs away, curling it to her chest.

The phone buzzed again on the nightstand, loud this time. Jai groaned low in his chest. His arms tightening around her instinctively before he finally reached over and snatched it up.

"Hello?"he answered, voice still thick with sleep.

Srishti lay very still, trying desperately to calm her racing heartbeat. She hadn't moved from his chest. And now that he was awake, she wasn't sure if she should. Her cheeks still burned from the way he'd been staring at her earlier.

"Yes, Ganesh"Jai muttered, rubbing his forehead.

"Mhm...okay fine. I'll be ready in half an hour"

A pause. Then a faint smile tugged at his lips.

"Good. Yeah, send the car"

He ended the call and set the phone down with a sigh. When he turned back. She was still curled up on the bed, blinking at him, her bun half-undone, hair messy around her face.

"Work call. I've got to go in a bit" he said softly.

She nodded quickly, pulling the blanket tighter around herself.

"I know... it's fine. I'll manage"

"You sure? Want to come with me to the set? Might be fun"His brows arched slightly.

"No, no... I don't want to distract you"she said quickly.

Jai smirked, leaning down until their noses almost brushed.

"So you do know how much you can distract me"

Her entire face turned crimson.

"God, you're cute when you're shy"he grinned.