Chapter 24

Third person point of view

Aravind finally recovered after gaping for a few seconds and started scolding. " Do you think you can do as you please just because I am being nice ? You bastard, let go of me ". Aravind cursed trying to get rid of Dev's hand. He really wanted to declare that he did not know this guy. This guy is a Devil waiting to bewitch him.

Dev laughed and let go of him obediently. Aravind took two steps back. " You are not Dev right ? Confess right away. I might spare you ". Dev laughed harder. " What made you think so ? " " You still dare ask that ? " Dev laughed and shook his head. " I am still me only. Dev as you like to call me ". He declared, still smiling happily.

Aravind let out a sigh. His heart settled down a little. He also knew it but he couldn't take it at all. He let out a breath. " What is that you wanted to say ? " He asked, looking at Dev warily. " I wanted to say that... I look forward to seeing you tomorrow ". Dev gave a charming smile. Aravind didn't know what to do with this guy.

He huffed and beckoned Dev. " You come here. I am going to teach you a lesson today ". He reached to hold Dev's ear. Dev quickly dodged, running away from Aravind. " You gave permission, remember ? So why are you scolding me ? " Dev asked and Aravind scoffed at his words.

" Fucker. Who knew you were such a player like flirt ? I thought the girls all fell for your nice side. But looking at you like this, you definitely have the talent in you. Charming guy huh ? " Aravind started chasing Dev around the room and bed. " I never flirted with them like this. I only do it with you ". Dev said but Aravind snickered.

" Like I would believe that bullshit ". Dev got on the bed and Aravind halted. " Get down ". Dev shook his head. Aravind raised his hands in surrender. " I said get down. You will trip and get hurt ". " Then stand there near the wall and I will get down ". Dev said. Aravind nodded and moved back. Dev took careful steps and got down.

Aravind immediately ran but Dev was already aware of his thoughts. He immediately rushed out of the room. Aravind was hot on his tail. They ran around the house and finally reached the living room. And Dev got caught while trying to go to the other side of the couch. Aravind was holding his wrist ready to hit him but froze when he heard the door bell.

Dev let out a sigh and was thankful to whoever that was. Aravind let go of him and Dev adjusted his t-shirt and went to open the door. It was Dev's mother. Dev was internally jumping in happiness. Aravind would definitely act like a well behaved child in front of his mother. So he was safe for now. Aravind also felt bad at the lost opportunity.

But he couldn't do anything about it. She walked in and smiled at Dev. Dev also smiled back. She looked towards the inside and saw Aravind. " Oh, Aravind. You look like you are leaving ". She said when she noticed the bag on his shoulder. " Yes aunty. We were discussing about the project and are just done ". He smiled and walked towards her.

" Okay ". " Bye aunty ". " Bye ". Aravind smiled and walked past her as she walked in. He gave one last glare to Dev and walked out. Dev grinned and watched till Aravind walked into his house before going in. Aravind saw his brother sitting on the sofa as soon as he opened the door. He put his shoes away.

" Why so late ? " Atharva asked as soon as he entered. " Project ". He nodded in understanding after hearing Aravind's answer. " How is it going ? " " Pretty fine ". He nodded again and continued to watch the television. Aravind went to his room. He put the bag away and decided to take a shower.

He sweated from all the running around. He picked up his towel and went to the bathroom. He unbuttoned the shirt and removed it. He hung it on the hook and then unbuttoned his jeans. He held the waistband to remove it. He turned to look at the side of his waist in the process of pulling down and saw a red mark.

He froze in place and felt his face burn at the realization. He was flabbergasted. He got rid of the jeans and took a bath while cursing Dev a few times. He would really love to give him a good beating. He decided it was better for his health to not think about it. Out of sight, out of mind. He walked out in a towel and dried himself. ]

He put on some shorts and shirt and walked out. He sat with Atharva and watched whatever was playing there and went back to his room after dinner. He sat down with his laptop reading once again. He had to explain it to the lecturer so he wanted to be sure of it. He finished and put it away. He picked up his phone and saw Dev sent him a text.

Dev : Good night. Dream of me.

Aravind : No way !

Dev : ( pout gif )

Aravind laughed looking at it.

Aravind : Shoo ! Go sleep.

He put his phone away and turned the lights off. He slept on the bed and closed his eyes. Dev smiled at the reply and remembered Aravind's expressions in the evening. He grinned happily and put his phone aside too. He fell asleep with a smile on his face.

-MG