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‘Not anymore...not when you touch.’ I so wanted to say this, but the truth was, it hurt like hell.
“Not much.” I whispered, gulping down the sob I felt due to the pain.
“Yeah, right.” Aariz gave me a look that told me he did not buy that and started applying antiseptic to clean my wounds.
The antiseptic caused a burning sensation, making me flinch with muffled cry. Tears fell down my cheeks before I could stop them.
Aariz held my gaze with tender one of his.
“Please don't cry. I know it might be paining a lot. Just let me clean it. Then I will apply the ointment and it won't hurt this much. I promise. Please, just hold on a little longer. Don't cry. You are my brave girl, right?” consoled Aariz, while working on my palms with utmost gentleness.
Oh my dear dear heart...When you say such words Aariz, it just wants to fly high.
Just do me already! Whatever your magic fingers want to...
When he was done, he smiled warmly at me,
“It’s almost lunch time now. You need to eat. Shall I ask one of your friends to feed you?”
“No, please. I don't want anything. I have no mood or the appetite.” I said in a small voice.
It was the truth. That moron Sahil had taken away my appetite getting me all dirty and hurt.
“Please Sani, eat something. At least have some cold juice. You’d feel relief from the stinging in your palms.” Aariz urged, with a painful look on his face, as if unable to see me like that.
I nodded with a slight smile,
“Yeah, I have a fruit punch in my backpack. I’ll drink it later.”
“Not later. You will have to drink it now.” Before I could argue, he stood up saying sternly, “Don't touch anything. Let the ointment do its job. Just tell me which one of these is yours.” gesturing at the bags lying around.
He talks as if he has a right on me.
‘Well, he is your Professor. He has all the rights. Be happy he is just ordering and not bashing you and smoking fire at you, like he did to that stupid Sahil.’ My conscience smirked at me.
I must admit, Aariz looks smoking hot being all dominant and bossy this way.
Jerking myself out of my thoughts, I bit back a smile and pointed Aariz towards my bag. He found the tetra pack of mango drink easily. Opening it, he placed the straw near my mouth, while still holding on to the drink.
On my reluctance and the blush covering my cheeks, Aariz came closer murmuring, “You just sip. I have it, so you do not have to touch. Let the cream absorb.” He did not take his eyes off mine, making my heart beat a million times faster.
Oh my! When you put it this way, I'm a puddle in your hands.
His grey eyes darkened, reminding me of the rainy day's cloudy weather. I love the beautiful rain-filled clouds, for some reason they attract me. I could have easily drowned myself in the lightening depths of his eyes.
Aariz made me drink from his hand, while keeping an eye around to make sure all the students were busy in volleyball and not seeing him feed a student...me!
It feels too damn cute, having someone take care of me like a baby. I can get used to this...
‘What are you thinking Sani?! That too, about Aariz!’
“Is it still paining?” He asked gently, when I finished the drink.
“Slowly it’s getting better...Thanks for the ointment.” I tried to smile, but his heated lingering gaze made it difficult to hold the eye lock.
I looked around craning my neck to see if anyone was coming towards us. This caused the pin to open and my sleeve to slide off...
Within seconds, Aariz covered it with his hand, pushing it up my shoulder.
