If Sushant's Back?

Something's Budding

As we reached home, I paid the cab driver. We had not uttered a single word till then. Mumma papa where tensed not getting a call from me... I assured i was fine and i had a lot of fun which was technically a lie.
I walked to my room, finally gathered all the courage to talk to Sush, he was standing behind me. Before I could turn towards him, he hugged me from behind. A chill ran through my spine. I could feel his skin directly on my bareback. It was like the cloth covering me had dissolved in the air.

I knew I have started feeling for sush... But I had no idea if he too had something for me. 'Am so sorry you had to go through this' he said in a sad voice from behind. '  I' d never want anything to hurt you, you are so young and you dont deserve this pain' he continued.

I was awestruck. Was I dreaming? I clutched his hand which was holding my waist. Caressed it gently.

'Am fine... Thank you for protecting me' I said.. Still carresing his arm. He slowly turned me towards him and said 'I was the one who put you in that trouble, I had to protect you.'he slowly leaned towards me and kissed my forehead.

My little heart was pound hard. I wanted to kiss his lips and tell him how much I love him. To tell him that no matter what he is... I just wanted him to be there for me always and assure him that i' ll be there for him ever. But before I could say any of it, he moved back and gave me space to change my clothes.

I decided to take a shower... Standing beneath the shower with every drop touching my skin... All i could feel was his touch... Again and again... His skin... His breath.... His voice rang in my head...

As i walked out of the shower room, I saw him sitting on my bed, probably waiting for me. I slipped into the bed and dragged myself towards him. He landed a peck on my cheek and whispered 'Happy birthday Payal....' and that assured me something's budding within us...