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Chapter 41 - Chapter 41 : Her home mean my home

POV: Bunny

The next morning came way too fast. I barely slept — thanks to someone and his over-the-top romantic lines echoing in my head like a dramatic background score.

By 6:45 a.m., I was ready. Dressed, packed, coffee in hand, and energy fully loaded.

But where was Mr. I-Don't-Need-An-Alarm?

Still asleep.

I walked into his room and found him curled up in bed like a giant lazy cat.

Bunny (deadpan):

"Wow. Amazing. 5-star boyfriend material."

Aarav (muffled):

"Just five more minutes…"

Bunny:

"If you don't get up in two minutes, I'm texting your second mom—aka my mom—that you bailed."

Aarav (instantly sitting up):

"Okay okay! I'm up! Don't drag Aunty into this!"

I smirked like the villain in a daily soap.

He totally deserved it.

POV: Aarav

By 7:15 a.m., we were on the road.

She sat beside me, hair in a loose bun, oversized hoodie, looking like she just walked out of a K-drama — effortlessly gorgeous.

Aarav (smirking):

"Keep looking like that and I might propose halfway."

Bunny (eye roll):

"Do it, and I'll leave you at the next toll booth."

Aarav:

"Love is so violent these days."

Later that day — Bunny's house

Her mom opened the door with her usual warmth — big smile, tight hug, and an instant scolding about us skipping proper breakfast. Her dad welcomed me like always, with his classic half-hug and,

Uncle:

"So Bunny actually let you come this time?"

Aarav (laughing):

"She didn't have a choice. I invited myself."

Aunty (laughing too):

"Good. You should come more often."

Bunny (muttering from behind):

"Seriously, whose side are you all on?"

I gave her a smug smile.

That Night — Bunny's Room

She was unpacking. I leaned on the doorframe, watching her.

Aarav:

"So… guest room again?"

Bunny:

"Of course. Try sneaking in and I'll scream."

Aarav (walking in):

"Your mom literally said last time ' always yes by my side'. Why are you still pretending?"

Bunny:

"Because you enjoy the chase."

Aarav:

"You know me too well."

She paused for a moment, then turned to face me — a little more serious this time.

Bunny:

"You really like coming here, don't you?"

Aarav (gently):

"When you're here, it feels like home. Always has."

She looked away quickly, like my words touched something too deep.

Aarav (taking a step closer, voice soft):

"I used to imagine this... not some grand love story. Just us. Your parents. This house. It felt like a dream. But now? It feels real."

Bunny (softly):

"Sometimes that's what scares me... how real this feels."

Aarav (holding her hand):

"Then let me be the one thing you're never scared of."

She stared at me — eyes unreadable.

And then…

Bunny (pulling her hand back with a teasing smirk):

"Goodnight, you hopeless movie character."

And she shut the door.

I just stood there, smiling like an idiot at her closed door.

Aarav (under his breath):

"She didn't say no."

To Be Continued...

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