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Chapter 42 - Chapter 42 : You are mine only mine

POV: Aarav

When Aunty asked Bunny to go to the nearby store, I decided to go with her.

It was a short walk — nothing special — but something about being next to her on a regular street in a regular town felt… comforting.

Halfway there, someone called out her name.

A guy.

Her face lit up instantly.

She turned and ran toward him with that stupid wide smile she rarely gave anyone — except me.

"Aarav, you go get the groceries. I'll catch up."

She said it casually, almost like I was just… someone who could be left behind.

I nodded, but I wasn't happy.

She looked excited. She looked happy.

And not because of me.

I returned after ten minutes, hoping it was just a quick chat.

But she was still there — still talking, still smiling.

I walked up, holding the shopping bag.

Aarav (coldly):

"I got the stuff. Let's go."

She barely glanced at me.

Bunny:

"Yeah… you go ahead. I'll come in a minute."

That was it.

I don't know what snapped in me — maybe it was the way she smiled, or how casually she dismissed me.

But I grabbed her hand and started walking.

She didn't budge.

She literally stood there like she'd grown roots in the road.

So without a word, I leaned down and scooped her up in my arms.

Bunny (struggling):

"What the hell, Aarav?!"

Aarav (whispering near her ear):

"If you don't come with me right now, I swear I'll kiss you in front of your old friend."

She froze.

Bunny (blushing, muttering):

"Fine. Take me home already."

And I did.

With her in my arms, she waved a dramatic goodbye to the guy, and I didn't even care anymore.

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Back at home

As soon as I stepped in with her still in my arms, Aunty and Uncle started laughing.

Aunty (teasing):

"Aarav , she's not a little girl anymore. You can put her down now."

Aarav (grinning):

"She wasn't walking. So I improvised."

Uncle (smiling):

"She's all yours, handle her however you want."

I looked at Bunny — her cheeks were glowing red.

She smacked my shoulder lightly as I set her down.

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Later — in Bunny's room

Aarav:

"So… you were laughing so much back there, huh? "

Bunny (crossing her arms):

"I wasn't laughing at you. It was funny, okay? My parents practically think you've adopted me."

Aarav (pretending to be serious):

"You are mine. And they've already accepted it."

Bunny:

"Possessive much?"

Aarav:

"You like it."

Bunny:

"I do not!"

Aarav (walking closer):

"Oh really? Then why didn't you stop me when I picked you up in front of that guy?"

Bunny (stammering):

"Because—you—I—It was just too shocking, okay?!"

I moved even closer, pinning her gently against the wall.

Aarav (softly):

"You didn't mind it. In fact, I think you loved it."

Bunny (trying to act annoyed):

"You're full of yourself."

Aarav:

"And yet… here you are, not pushing me away."

She looked up at me. I looked right back.

One second. Two. Three.

Then she whispered:

Bunny:

"You're still annoying."

Aarav:

"Annoying looks good on me."

And before she could say anything else, I leaned down and kissed her.

Softly at first.

Then a little deeper when her hands clutched my shirt.

When we finally pulled away, she looked up — breathless, flushed, eyes wide.

Bunny (barely audible):

"Idiot…"

Aarav (smiling):

"Yours."

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To be continued…

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