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“If you have any problems in studies, you can tell me. I will help. I mean, outside the classes...”
Wowie! That would be awesome!
“Thanks Prof Aariz!” I blurted in excitement.
Oops!
While Aariz kept fumbling with his words, not daring to meet my eyes,
“Informally we can stud...” He did not finish as it suddenly occurred to him what I had blurted.
He stared in shock at my dumbstruck expression.
“Sorry.” I muttered timidly, looking anywhere but at him.
Distractedly I waved my hand towards the water where people were enjoying,
“Uh...Shall we go there?”
He pushed our conjoined hands slightly to my back, thus dragging me closer in the process.
“Not yet.” Aariz said quietly, forcing me to meet his eyes.
I glanced up at him. He cocked his face and went on in a heated yet quiet tone,
“Why did you say sorry Sani?”
“I...I should have called you...” just Aariz.
I trembled shyly, unable to complete it.
He seemed to have guessed, as he nodded appreciatively with a meaningful smile murmuring,
“Yes you should.”
“Let’s feed you.” Aariz said with a smirk.
I did not dare look at him anymore. Blushing uncontrollably.
Without notice, Aariz pulled our clasped hands with a jerk towards him, making the side of my body hit his chest, as he trailed us back towards the stalls. With my hand gently twisted on my back, conjoined in his, he acted normal as we walked.
Like we were not in an almost side hug!
“This is quite far from your house. You might have not been here before, right?” Aariz's eyes looked so hopeful, as if I would respond in negative.
Sorry dear boy...I hate to break your heart. But I would look like a prat in front of you, if I lie that I have never been on this beach while living in this city.
Biting back an apologetic smile, I answered,
“Yes, twice.”
‘I have been here several times. But that would be too much information for you love!’
Aariz's face fell and I did the immediate damage control saying,
“But it was a long time ago. It’s been a while since I have been to any of the beaches.” I sighed dreamily for added effect but it wasn’t fake, as I really did love it here and told him so, honestly,
“The air feels so cool and fresh here and the sound of tides crashing...It’s just perfect! Isn’t it?”
