The last days in KMA were full of hustle and bustle.
Cadets preparing for exams
Teachers supporting them with best possible way.

She was hovering over her books on table.
Her freshly washed hairs strands shadowing her face.
She was scribbling on the paper.

When she felt someone's presence around her
And saw him there
As he sat in front of her with two cup of coffee.
He offered her one and she gave a pleasant smile..... she was exhausted and the cup of coffee was just what she needed.

"Need any help"?
He asked in a low tone.

She took a quick check around the mess just to be careful and turn to him

"You already did
Your notes were awesome
All of them are using it.... "

"I am glad to help "

"Your training will be over soon
Then we can talk about our situation "
He said as he took a sip

And she gave him a look

"Situation????
Thoda technical term nahi hai "?
She teased him and saw his face colour changing into crimson red.

"Yeah I mean
It's a safe word to use "

She gave a mocking smile, rolling her eyes as she saw him getting conscious

"I can't wait to talk about our situation"
She teased him and he got it and got embarresd further.

"You think it's funny
You have no idea how much I am struggling morally..... I have more responsibilities in this than you do naina....
You are my student, my best friend 's sister.
And yet I can't help but feel the way I do for you.
I am walking on a very thin line.
I am afraid to mess up what we have .
Plus I have to do everything right when it comes to you.
And sometimes I am afraid to loose myself and do something which might be considered improper

She saw heat building up in his eyes and for the first time she got a hint of his desires for her and it left him weak on her knees.

It lasted for very short time but he too saw her face getting pink and he read her thoughts mirroring his intentions.
Possibilities of what they can do if given chance
The moment was so transparent that they clearly read eachother s face and felt each other's temptation.

But then he broke the trance pulling away his eye contact and naina took a deep breath too
Coming back to her senses.

She was suddenly feeling shy in front of him because of the thoughts that just ran down her mind.
Her fingers fidgeting the corner of her papers

"I shall take your leave i guess"

He got up and left not before giving her a smile that left her heart with warmth.

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The drills and test took place one after the another....
And soon it was last day of exam.

The last test got over and the cadets came out rejoicing and making a ruckus in the corridor.

They decided to have a party tonight

The cool teachers that is
Captain rajveer, Dr. Shalini and captain abhimanyu were invited too.

The party was fun and entertaining... music, dance , games and pranks....
Good food and booze.

Shalini was sitting in a corner with beer can in her hand , rajveer was sitting with her talking slowly discussing her case and next move.

Naina who was unable to tear apart her eyes from his handsome face.
He was wearing blood red shirt and tight black jeans , she can't help but check out his bottom.
While he was himself now and then was eyeing on her
She was looking stunning in her English pink knee length one piece dress.

But his smile was winning the competition
And that small dimple that appears magically on his cheeks .. making her heart go merry go round in it.

She can't help but think about that last intense conversation they had in mess before exams.

They have reached the point they were waiting for.
They are gonna enter the second gear.
And now she is nervous
Not that she doesn't want things to move forward
But the awkwardness between them will be more difficult to ignore now.

She has never been with any man before
She is naive and confused
Plus he is so charismatic that it is hard to match him...

And then she went to different lane , wondering why he got so much invested in her.

The thought had always been there but now it's surfacing

As she was thinking about this Russian love salad she felt a hand on her shoulder and saw huda along her side giving her his particular teasing smile side hugging her .

If he had done something like this two years back , he would have got chokeslam.
But they have grown in their friendship
She is comfortable with him
The spice of their friendship is different.

She rolled her eyes on him
"What"?

"Officially announce karne ka time agay hai"
He said and saw naina almost jumping in sudden shock.

"Kya matlab
Kya announcement"

"Yahi that we are soldiers now
Tujhe kuch aur laga kya?"
He asked again with a mocking grin

And this time she stabbed his foot with hers
Making him cry in pain.

"Yar Phoolan main na tujh pe assult ka case kar dunga...."

"To mat kar na irritate"
She bickerd back

"Ye ek hi to defining quality hai humari dosti ki
Ab ye bhi na karun...."

He was so genuine that she can't help but gave him a smile..

"Kitne age a Gaye na hum....
Tune kabhi socha tha ke hum ek din itne achche dost honge"

"Sach batau Maine to socha tha ke tere murder ke ilzam mein mujhe jail hogi."

"Han lekin aj kal to koi aur hi teri qatil nazron ka shikar hua pada hai"
She gave him a deadly look
But he was not at all afraid

"Kya....
Tujhe kya lagta hai
Humein dikhta nahi hai , kaise sir apna dil sambhale ghumte hain."

He wasn't careful and she looked over her shoulders to check that no one listen

"Huda chup kar"

"Chill kar na
To iska matlab, you two have worked things out"?

He asked and she gave a slight nod.

"We had decided to wait till my training gets over "

Huda was happy for her , for them and he gave a chuckle

"What "

He scratch his head making a stupid face

"Can't believe Maine sir se halp mangi thi to woo you....
When he was himself pinning for you"

"You did what
Are you kidding me"

"Can you imagine...."
He asked retoricaly

"And he helped you"
She asked

"Can you believe that
Wo sandals Jo tumhe di thi
Sir ka hi idea tha"

She got furious with this information and saw towards him with sharp eyes .

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