[POV: Bunny]
He didn't move.
His forehead was still touching mine.
His eyes were open—but soft. Vulnerable.
And I…
I couldn't look away.
> "I'm not ready to date you yet… but I'm already yours."
Why did that come out of me?
Was it stupid?
Was it too honest?
He didn't laugh.
He didn't tease.
He just whispered…
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[POV: Aarav]
Aarav (softly):
"Then I'll wait. Even if it takes a lifetime."
No rush.
No pressure.
Just truth.
I moved back slightly, brushing her hair behind her ear.
Aarav:
"But if you're already mine, even a little… I'm not letting anyone else even think they have a chance."
She smiled.
And for the first time, that smile didn't feel like acting.
It felt like hers.
Bunny (teasing):
"Possessive much?"
Aarav:
"Not possessive.
Protective."
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[Later That Night – Bunny POV]
I lay in bed staring at the ceiling.
My heart was still racing.
I'd never felt this safe and scared… at the same time.
> "Already yours…"
I whispered the words again, under my breath.
And just as I was about to close my eyes…
Ping!
Text from Aarav:
> Goodnight, idiot. Don't overthink. I meant everything.
I smiled, held the phone to my chest.
> "Me too, idiot."
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[Next Morning – POV: Aarav]
I was at the breakfast table early.
Didn't sleep much.
Every second I was replaying her voice.
That moment.
> "I'm already yours."
I didn't want her to feel any pressure.
I'd told her I'd wait. And I meant it.
But what I didn't expect was…
Bunny (walking in, sleepy):
"You're not the only one who can make breakfast, okay?"
She plopped next to me with toast in hand.
Aarav (smiling):
"Oh? So today's plan is to poison me?"
Bunny:
"Maybe. Depends on your behavior."
She took a bite.
Then paused.
Looked at me.
Bunny (quietly):
"If I asked you to kiss me… but not as a joke.
Not to make someone jealous.
Just because I want to know… would you?"
I froze.
My heart?
Dead.
Breath? Gone.
Aarav:
"Only if you're sure."
She stared into my eyes.
And then whispered.
Bunny:
"I'm sure."
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To be continued…