Rooh

Sometimes people tell me I'm high without actually being high.. and to be honest I'm starting to believe that.. because there would be absolutely no other reason why I'm fucking hell I would spill an entire container of orange juice on my dress this morning and then get my hairs stuck in the door of Kaynaaz's car door after reaching college.

Ummm one more thing I might've kind of landed myself a date with my crush of like several years since high school.. okay maybe a date is an exaggeration but come on give your girl some credit, I got invited to one of the most famous and popular parties of the college year.. and that too by the host.. who is no other than Avi.

Somewhere in between the lines of falling flat on my face in front of him and him helping me pick up up my 7382674 number of books, he told me about his "small" party and directly gave me an invitation to come to it.

Only after I caught my idiotic friends talking about the party did I find out that it was the party of the year and everyone was going to be there.

The only problem?

Papa.

If Papa gets to know that I went to this party, then I'm doomed.

So I did the only sensible thing that was to do and called my friend.. my friend's sister.

Ever since I told Kyra didi that I might've kind of developed feelings for Avi, she's been pushing me to talk and meet with him.. but it wasn't until a few days ago that I actually had a real conversation with him...

About cats...

Cats as in Riri who had somehow landed at my college campus and made Avi follow her across the campus to where I had been in the common halls.

Obviously, this was some master plan of Kyra didi and self-birthed kitten. So instead of taking help from Kaynaaz, who would've given me at least a billion lectures on how my self-worth and heart are too innocent to date or go on a date with a guy, I chose to text Kyra didi

And her being the Cupid she is, agreed to pick me up from the house and drop me to the party with the excuse that we'll be having a sleepover.

Genius woman.

And just as if on cue, I hear the doorbell ring off, sounding loudly throughout the house. I tightly wrap the long black raincoat around my body, hiding any evidence of the red dress I was wearing underneath and pick up my bag pack which was filled with "sleepover essentials".

"There she is, chalo aunty ab hum chalte hai we've a lot planned."
(There she is, okay Aunty now we'll go we have a lot planned)

Kyra shoots me a look of understanding as soon as I'm down the stairs before giving Mom a tight hug and waving off to Dad.

"Rooh. Mujhe aasha hai ki aap me itni samajh hai ki aap aisa kuchh na kare jo aapko nhi karna chahiye"
(Rooh. I hope that you've enough sense not to do something you aren't supposed to)

Dad shouts me a look, his eyes filled with a warning. A shiver travels down my spine but I shake it off before giving him a nod.

"Haan ji papa."
(Yes Dad)

I give Mum a peck on the cheek before closing the door behind me and scurrying to the car parked in front of the house.

"Sab pack kar liya?"
(Did you pack everything?)

Kyra grabs my bag as soon as I open the car door, rummaging through it to check whether I've everything she told me to.

According to Kyra Di, even going to a party needs essentials.

Lipgloss, perfume, gum, pepper spray and a bunch of other things. I wasn't really going to pack anything but I figured it was probably for the best.

"Yes I've everything, let's go now imagine I get there and everyone already left."

Kyra lets out a soft laugh before shaking her head softly.

"No one leaves a party at 6 pm Rooh, chill out."

My mouth falls open as soon as Kyra turns on the engine and pulls the gear into drive. She spins the steering to before speeding forward down the road, away from the road.

To say that I was having fun was clearly an understatement, I was having the time of my life Kyra in the car. She was driving like an insane woman, speeding down empty roads and drifting here and there. Well, who wouldn't love being a passenger princess I definitely don't mind it.

Between banging my head to hardcore desi music to almost crying at Olivia's song, we reached the party house in less time than I was expecting.

Although, all day I had been thinking of nothing but this party, however, now that I was at the doorstep, only the car door stopped me from entire a house full of all the cool kids, my brain was telling me to speed the car around and leave.

"Get out now come on."

Kyra softly nudges my shoulder, telling me to open the door and step out of the car. I give her a nervous, fumbling with the rope of my raincoat.

"Mereko nhi jana di, ghar chalte hai na we'll watch tangled and eat ice cream, who needs to go to stupid parties."
(I don't wanna go Di, let's go home no, we'll watch Tangled and eat ice cream, who needs to go to stupid parties.)

Di raises her eyebrow at me, making a nervous laugh bubble out of me.

Oh god, I wanna go home.

"Dekh Rooh, main teko force nhi karugi, but trust me, if I were you, I'd take this opportunity. It's not every day your crush invites you to his party sweetheart."
(See Rooh, I won't force you, but trust me if I were you, I'd take this opportunity. It's not every day your crush invites you to his party sweetheart.)

She passes me a dimpled smile and I feel my nerves untangle. God bless this beautiful smile, only if I was a guy I'd kiss it brighter.

Shut up Rooh, you're straight.

I shake my head gently before letting out a deep sigh. Come on Rooh get in there and show him how sexy you are.

I rip off the raincoat covering my red dress before throwing it in the back seat and grabbing my purse from the bag I brought along. Kyra di places a soft peck on my forehead before clicking a picture of me.

"Best of luck baby, have fun, I'll pick you up at 10 okay?"

I give her a nod before unbuckling my seat belt and stepping out of the car.

Kyra speeds off in the opposite direction and I stare at the giant gates in front of me.

Damn, my man is rich.

I creak open the door and step inside before walking across the pebbled garden. A suited guy stops me in front of the main door, asking me to show him the invitation, before helping me inside the enormous house.

First thing. This house is like Shiv Bhaiya's house, it's fucking huge, I feel like if turn into the wrong hallway I might as well get lost in another dimension. And second. There are so many people here. Like. So many.

My breath gets caught in my throat as I look around the house, carefully walking through the halls, people covering almost every inch of the mansion.

Louder chatters come from the main room, with a faint beat of some hip music. I watch a couple sweep past me, eating out each other's lips before I get pulled aside with a pair of small hands.

I hear a loud squeak and my eyes land on one of my college mates.

"Oh my god you made it Rooh baby, we were just waiting for you!!"

Her voice was too meek because of the sound of music but I still caught a few of her words before she took hold of my wrist and dragged me across the house to the garden and pool in the back.

The crowd here was less, only some couples dancing with each other and some people having a drink by the poolside.

Anaya drags me to a group of people standing near the pool bar and that's when I see him.

It takes me all my willpower to keep my jaw shut and not hit the ground. The man laughs over something one of his friends say, his lips curving into the most enchanting smile I've ever witnessed. He was draped in a black leather jacket, a white shirt and classic blue jeans. His hair is tousled as always and my hand itches to ruffle it, run my finger through the chaotic strands.

Anaya pushes me into the group of friends, making me stand right next to Avi. My body dumps into his causing his attention to divert from his friend to my direction.

His eyes linger over mine for a few seconds before his gaze wanders lower, from the slope of my shoulders to the curve of my breast and dip of my hips. I feel my skin burn under gaze and quickly clear my throat, averting his gaze to me.

He passes me a soft smile before leaning closer and whispering in my ear.

"You look beautiful Ms. Ranawat."

A shiver runs down my spine, straight to my core at his deep voice, I feel my brain buzz at his simple words and nod my head acutely.

"Guys let's play spin the bottle!"

My attention goes to one of the guys holding up an empty beer bottle before landing back to Avi who was already staring down at me.

"Let's go?"

He secretly takes my small hands in his big ones before nudging me behind him to one of the tables.

Time skip

We were a couple rounds into the game and almost everyone had either kissed or stripped off a piece of their clothes.

We took a break in between the games, grabbed some drinks, and danced. Not to mention that me and Avi even had a dance with each other.

Although I didn't want to return to the game in the fear that the bottle might accidentally land on me, Anaya somehow convinced me to sit back down and play quietly.

A couple rounds in, I nervously stare at the beer bottle as it slows down, praying once again for it to land on anyone but me. But just as faith might have it, the bottle's open end lands in my direction and the rear end towards a grouch boy sitting across me.

I softly rub my hands together out of nervously, my leg shaking under the table.

"Rooh?" I hear Anaya call me from the right side of the table, and I give her a knowing look.

"Kiss or strip?" She asked.

Seriously woman? What am I supposed to strip? The only fucking garment I've on my body besides my bra and panties?

The hairs on my arms stand up as I feel everyone's gaze on me, my eyes look around the table before they land on Avi, who is just next to the guy whom I was supposed to kiss.

His eyes linger on me, before he leans closer to the man, whispering something into his ears and sitting back in his previous position.

The man abruptly stands up from his chair before picking up his phone from the table

"I've to go, bro, it's too late."

"It's 9:40 bitch where the fuck are you going in the middle of the game."

He throws a glare in the direction of the girl who asked the question before storming out of the garden.

Anaya lets out a soft whine before slamming her fist on the table.

"What a fucking kill buzz, who's gonna kiss Rooh now?"

Woman.. what is wrong with this girl?

I throw a sharp glare in her direction, telling her to shut the fuck up but she takes it completely wrong and points her hand in my direction.

"Look, she's angry now because she didn't get a kiss."

"I'm not angry at-"

"I'll kiss her."

My head whips towards the person who cut off my words, and surprisingly enough he had a calm expression on his face. Avi pushes away his chair, getting up from his seat before his feet walk around the table and stop behind my chair.

"You- you don't have to haha I don't need a kiss." 

I chuckle softly, but he completely ignores it before pulling out my chair and picking me up from my waist.

He gently nudges me forward and my chest flushes against him as he grips my waist softly yet roughly.

His other hand takes hold of my chin, making me okay at him. Our faces were so close at the slightest moment, and my first kiss would be in Avi's hands. I let out a soft breath of nervousness, causing a smirk to tug at his lips. His hand around my waist clenches the fabric of my dress before he closes his eyes ready to dive in for a kiss.

But the loud ring of my phone catches my attention and I face away from him to take a look at the caller Id on my phone.

Kyra di.

I let out a gasp and his lips land on the skin of my cheek, placing a softly gentle peck on them before he opens his eyes, confused.

"What happened?"

My eyes return to him, and I feel a pang of guilt staring at the disappointment in his eyes.

"I'm sorry Avi... I've to go"

His grip around my waist loosens and he turns his eyes away from my gaze, letting out a sigh of disappointment.

Why god why? Ek minute nhi ruk sakte the? I almost had my first kiss with the guy I had been in love with for so many years and you had to make Kyra di arrive at this time?
(Why god why? You couldn't wait for one minute?)

I couldn't watch Avi and his disappointment anymore, so I did what I did whenever I made a stupid decision and ran.

I slip out of his hold before grabbing my phone set on the wooden table and sprinting in the direction of the mansion gates. It was easier to leave than it was to get inside since there were fewer people now, and most of them were seated or leaning against something.

I slip through the noisy crowd and swing open the door of the house before wobbling to the car in a hurry.

Why are you running Rooh? It's not like you volunteered to kiss him and gave your hopes up, he's the one who wanted to kiss you.

Maybe it was a one-time thing. He probably lost interest by the time I left his hold. Gosh, why is my love life anyways a mess?

As soon as I reach the car door, I swing it open before throwing my purse in Kyra's direction, causing her to let out a loud wince.

"Yah what was that for Bachi?"

I loudly shut the door behind me after settling in the seat and give a hard stare in her direction.

"Didi aap do minute baad nhi call kar sakte the? Like even one minute would've been fine."
(Didi, you couldn't call like two minutes last?)

She rolls her eyes at my words before throwing my purse in the backseat and turning on the car.

"Kyu? Sex karne wali thi?"
(Why? Were you going to have sex?)

Aree yaar ye didi-
(Omg this woman-)

She lets out a fake cough before shifting the gear to drive and pulling out from the front of the house.

"Aesa kuch nhi hai okay na I'm an innocent kid"
(No, there's nothing like that okay, I'm an innocent kid)

Innocent? Weren't you wet just at the depth of his voice?

Oh my gosh shut up brain

"You? Innocent? Kaynaaz aur tu innocent ho sakte ho kabhi? Aren't you talking about some kinks the other day?"
(You? Innocent? Can you and Kaynaaz ever be innocent?)

I purse my lips at her question before looking away from her face and staring straight at the road front.

It was nothing really. We were just checking how unhinged the both of us are. But ye baat Didi ko kon explain kare...

"Chup kyu ho gyi, bol ab, innocent bachi"
(Why are you quiet? Tell me now, innocent baby)

"Yaar didiii bas karo."
(Gosh didi stop itt)

She lets out a soft chuckle at my whining before placing her hand on my head and caressing it softly.

"Mind explaining why you wanted me to arrive late?"

I let out a sigh at her question, remembering the moment that had occurred a few minutes back.

"I was.."

"You were?"

"I was gonna get my first kiss."

I feel a sudden jerk and my body pushes forward almost banging into the front glass. Kyra turns her head in my direction, her feet still on the brakes of the car.

"YOU WERE WHAT?"

"I was-"

"Omg I just ruined your first kiss, main pagal hu kya, kya pagal insaan ko paida kiya hai mummy ne"
(Omg I just ruined your first kiss, am I stupid? What idiotic girl has my mother given birth to?)

She lets out several whines and cries, hitting her head on the steering and making a fake crying face before inhaling deeply and sitting back in a straight posture.

"Didi it's-"

"IT IS NOT OKAY"

"It's okay Diii, I'll get it another time.."

I pat her shoulder softly before turning up the radio to make her feel better. She lets out a sigh before turning to me with a pout on her face and sniffs.

"I'm sorry baby"

"Why are you even apologising? pagal ho Kya? And stop pouting or I'll kiss it"

Her pout drops and she swings her hand to smack the back of my head as I let out a loud chuckle.

"Baaz aaja bachi tu nhi toh ek din maar maar ke laal kar dungi,"

She lets out a sigh of relief before pressing her foot on the pedal and speeding off to the RAJVANSHI mansion.

Me and Kyra plan out how to quietly make it inside the house without waking anyone up because if uncle accidentally sees that Kyra was out after her curfew and that too without one of the guys, She'll be grounded for months. Uncle is extremely harsh on her, but she handles it anyway.

And as for me.. agar galti se Kaynaaz uth gyi toh woh meko maar maar ke Jupiter phek degi Sachi.
(If Kaynaaz wakes up by accident, she'll beat me up and throw me to Jupiter)

Kyra pulls up to the mansion, soundlessly driving through the metal gates before she parks her car in its original spot like it never left.

We both looked around to make sure no one was roaming outside before quietly stepping out of the car and walking to the garden so we could use the back door to get inside without anyone seeing us.

I let out a giggle of joy at our success of not being caught, before turning the knobs of the back door and opening it slowly.

But the joy disappears as I see the person in front of me standing with her arms crossed over her chest and fuming.

Kaynaaz...