FF- Part 4: Like Knives to the Heart (Pg. 11)

Part One: Bold Inhibitions

Arnav slowly pulled his lips away from Khushi's face expecting to see her shocked. He was taken aback when he saw that her eyes were closed and she had an at peace expression. Not wanting to scare her more than he already possibly had, the Raizada boy gently disentangled his arm from where it had come to rest on her waist, all while taking in Khushi's innocence. As if sensing she was being looked at, Khushi's eyes opened and she fought herself to keep from smiling at Arnav. Never in a million years did Khushi Kumari Gupta think that she would want to smile at being in such a close proximity of the Laad Governor. But here she was, falling for his every move.

"Khushi'" came Arnav's breathy voice as he reached up to caress her cheek. She was turning red, and Arnav loved the effect that he had on her. Almost like a reassurance that he did the same things to her, which she did to him.

"Khushi'are you alright?" He asked, not expecting a straight reply from her. He knew he never got those. Arnav then took a step back, and only then did Khushi's eyes look up to meet his. There was a different look in them, he noticed. He felt as if he were no longer in the presence of the joking, childish Khushi that he had created the impression that he had hated.

Khushi's eyes searched Arnav's face, as if looking for an answer as to his change in attitude. But all she got was a look that just may have proven exactly what she had feared. Khushi continued to look Arnav directly in the eyes, however afraid of doing something that he may regret, Arnav lowered his gaze to the ground.

"Khushi, I'No, you know what, no, I'm not going to say I'm sorry. Because I'm not, and I want you to know that what I just did, I've been wanting to do for months now." And with that Arnav freed his hand of Khushi's dupatta and began to make his way to his room.

Thinking impulsively, Khushi sidestepped Arnav and blocked his way. All throughout the time they had known each other, Arnav was always the bold, in your face one. This time, Khushi decided it was her turn.

With Khushi's sudden movement to where he was going, Arnav abruptly bumped into Khushi. Before he had the time to catch ahold of himself, Arnav felt the pressure of Khushi's palm being placed on his abdomen.

Khushi's palm explored Arnav's torso, until she came to a stop on his chest. His breathing had shallowed, and it was at this point that Khushi knew she was not turning back. Continuing, she moved her palm up and around to come to a rest on the nape of Arnav's neck. Seeing that his eyes had closed, Khushi reached up to plant a kiss on either one of Arnav's eyes, letting her lips linger longer than her had on her cheek. With that, Arnav let out a soft moan, prompting Khushi to continue.

Arnav opened his eyes ever so slowly, as if not wanting to wake up from a wonderful dream.

Without thinking, he placed his hand on Khushi's chin, and guided it towards him. He then started with a soft gentle kiss to her forehead, and then the bridge of her nose, closing his eyes each time to savour the moment and then reopening them to gauge Khushi's reaction. Sensing no sign of reluctance from Khushi, who's eyes were now shut tight, Arnav brought his lips within millimeters of Khushi's.

"I hope you're able to handle this." He whispered. And with that, he placed his lips on Khushi's mouth and she began to move her lips in rhythm with his.

At first, Arnav was slow and gentle, although soon he felt Khushi's breathing speed up- the kisses became hungry and passionate on both ends. Khushi's hands that had found their way to Arnav's neck began to grip his hair as his lips made their way to the base of her throat as he started to explore her exposed skin with his mouth.

"Ar'nav'what are'we doing'" Khushi began to say, although she knew she did not really want it to end.

Not wanting to provide an explanation as to what they were engaging in, Arnav's mouth traced Khushi's neck, back to her lips, and continued what he had started.

Suddenly, Khushi felt the pressure of Arnav's hand on her back increase, as she felt herself being lifted off the ground.

No protest came from Khushi, as Arnav took steps towards his bed.

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Part 2- Can We Just Lie Here Forever?: Page 2 (Mature Content)

Part 3- Hidden: Page 7

Part 4- Like Knives to the Heart: Page 11