Chapter 23

Third person point of view

They finally reached home and Aravind got down taking off the helmet. " Come inside ". Dev said and Aravind looked like he was ready to run away if Dev said anything extra. Dev laughed at his cautious expression. " Let's talk about the project. What are you thinking ? " Aravind let out a breath not knowing why he was holding it. 

" I didn't say anything ". " Right ". Dev chuckled and got off the bike. They walked inside and Aravind walked to the bedroom. Dev went to the kitchen and took some snack packets for the both of them. He opened the door and saw Aravind sitting on the bed and looking through his phone. " Here ". 

Aravind put his phone aside and caught the packet. " I will change and be back ". Dev said putting his bag aside. Aravind nodded, opening the packet. " Wash your hands ". Dev said and Aravind sighed. He went to the bathroom and washed his hands. He came back and ate happily. Dev took some clothes and went to the bathroom. 

He changed into them and walked out. Aravind was happily munching on the snacks. Dev picked up his laptop and sat down on the bed beside Aravind. He opened the document and then opened the tabs he bookmarked previously. Aravind leaned in and watched as Dev worked. He finished putting all the things he wanted into the document. 

Aravind was done with his snack. He threw the packet away and washed his hands. He went and sat back with Dev. Dev was done organizing everything. Aravind looked at it, leaning more towards Dev. " Done ? " Dev nodded and gave the laptop to Aravind. Aravind sat down properly with the laptop on his crossed legs. 

Now Dev leaned closer to look at the screen. Aravind studied through it. " What is this ? " He asked pointing at it and turned the screen a little towards Dev. Dev looked at it and explained it to Aravind. He nodded and then continued reading. Aravind frowned as he didn't understand something. 

Dev slowly moved putting his hand towards the back and leaned towards Aravind. " This here- " Aravind turned to speak to Dev but when turned to the side he noticed their faces were close. His words stopped. He just stared back in shock. Dev unlike him looked cool about it. Aravind blinked and looked away forgetting what he wanted to say. 

He turned to the laptop and cleared his throat. Dev smirked. " What did you want to say ? " Dev asked and Aravind realized how his voice sounded so near like he was whispering in his ear. " Ah... " His fingers trembled a little as he searched for what he wanted to ask about. He found it. " This thing here, conflicts with the thing from yesterday ". 

Dev frowned. Aravind quickly looked for the other thing he read previously. " Here ". He showed it. Dev read through both of them. " It is not conflicting though ". Dev said but Aravind shook his head and explained what he thought about it. Dev just watched Aravind as he explained it all. " You understand what I mean right ? " Aravind said and turned to Dev. 

He forgot that they were close but when he turned he saw Dev was actually looking at him. He gulped and Dev could hear the gulp because of the silence. " Did you even listen ? " Aravind asked and Dev nodded. " Then explain ! Why are you just staring at me ? " Aravind said looking away. Dev chuckled. 

" You look cute ". Aravind let out a sigh. " I swear you are the only one to call a guy like me cute ". Aravind said with a roll of his eyes. " Well you really are, at least to me ". Dev said more seriously making Aravind more flustered. " Fine. Whatever. Now explain it ". Dev gave a light laugh and Aravind could feel his breath on the side of his face. 

It felt like his ear was hot. He wanted to touch it but controlled the urge. " Fine ". Dev nodded and got out of the bed. He picked up his tablet. He opened the notes app and explained it to Aravind. Aravind nodded, understanding what it was. " Fine now ? " " Yeah ". There was a little left and Aravind finished reading that too. 

" Done ". He gave the laptop back to Dev. Dev put it aside and Aravind looked at the time. " It took longer than I thought. I will go. See you tomorrow ". Dev nodded. Aravind got out of bed and picked up his bag. He slung it on his shoulder and turned around to find Dev standing there. He was surprised and took a step back, stumbling. 

He thought he would fall but Dev quickly held his wrist, pulling him forward. Their bodies collided. Aravind felt his breath quicken due to the stimulation. " Are you okay ? " Dev asked and Aravind quickly moved away. " Yeah. Bye ". Aravind didn't dare looked up and was about to walk away but he forgot his wrist was still in Dev's hand.

He was once again pulled back and they were just inches apart. Aravind looked at Dev with a frown. " My wrists are going to break if you keep pulling like this ". Dev laughed at the complaint. He let go of Aravind's wrist. Instead put a hand around his waist, pulling him even closer and pressed their bodies together. 

Maybe even tighter than before. Aravind was shocked beyond belief. He did not know where to put his hands and legs. Dev kneaded the skin a little making Aravind squirm. " This is not going to break as easily right ? " Aravind was projected to shock after shock. His brain momentarily stopped functioning. He just gaped at Dev. 

-MG