Page 124 of Storm
“You want me to take you?” Aariz’s voice turned intense.
I stared at him wide-eyed,
“Huh?”
“In a hug.” said the innocent devil, making me slap his chest.
He shrugged in amusement,
“What? You said you wanna hug me.”
That worked as a harsh reminder and I stepped away from Aariz for some much needed space.
Taking a deep breath, I turned my back to him,
“Can I ask you something?”
“Of course.”
“Was I...Am I too obvious?” I turned to face him.
He was leaning against the bookshelf, where he had trapped me moments ago.
“About?” Aariz looked curious.
“I mean, had you always felt that I was crushing on you?”
Aariz burst out laughing, then pressed his lips and tried to be serious as he answered,
“I often felt you didn’t think I existed. You barely gave me the time of the day sweetheart. I was just a passing thing for you. I was pursuing you. Why would I ever think you had feelings for me already?!”
Then as if a sudden realization occurred to him, he gaped at me,
“Wait a minute! You crushed on me for long before we told each other about our feelings?!”
He looked shocked.
“I...I never said that.” I stammered, staring at the floor.
Aariz walked towards me and cupped my face to meet his eyes, as he stared at me in disbelief,
“Meaning, you looked at me that way while I remained unaware and worried that you don't see me!”
It wasn’t a question so I did not bother answering, but decided to get it all cleared for the peace of my heart and asked him,
“You never felt I was desperate. Not even now, right?”
“Sweetheart, where is this coming from?” Aariz searched my face but I remained silent.
Sighing he went on tenderly,
“Look, I'm desperate all the time to see you, touch you, meet you. If you feel the same way, it’s not wrong. In fact, you should be. It does not make us desperate. Alright?”
I nodded with a watery smile, unable to hold back tears of gratitude.
“You are crying. It means you were worried with this burden on you. Tell me how this occurred to you all of a sudden. Someone said something, hmm?” Aariz wiped my tears with his thumb, getting worried.
I shook my head, still smiling lovingly at him, “I don't have any more classes now? Do you?”
