Author's Pov

After school Akshraj, Preeti, Sandhya and Ishan were standing outside the mall.

"I wish Sidharth and Kiara were here too." Preeti said.

"Ya ,I asked Kiara but she said she is not feeling well."Sandhya said.

"Ya Sid was also in a bad mood so we didn't bother him." Said Ishan.

"It's ok we'll go with them some other day."Akshraj said.And they all entered the mall."Look a couple contest." Preeti exclaimed excitedly as soon as she entered and dragged Akshraj straight toward the contest area leaving Ishan and Sandhya behind.

"Let's go sweetie, we should try it too."Ishan said and without waiting for a response he dragged her toward the area. The host gave them their participation slips and asked them to stand behind their tables. All four of them stood behind their respective tables.

"So hello everyone, Let's start the contest and see who is our Jodi No. 1 here."host said."So we have five couples here , we'll have four rounds and after every round one couple will get eliminated. Rules are simple no cheating only love."

Preeti and Akshraj were standing there holding hands and Sandhya and Ishan were standing with arms crossed Ishan smirking and Sandhya looking annoyed.

"Ok so first round is ' Memory and Knowledge Check', in this round we'll ask the couples few questions  and you both will be facing opposite direction and will write answers on the board we'll provide you then on the count of 3 you'll show us the board and if your answer matches then congratulations you can continue in the game and if not then you'll be out of the game, Simple."Host said.

"Huh, I'm sure we'll be the first ones to get eliminated from this game. " Sandhya said annoyingly.

"We'll see that my Khatti Meethi Aam papad." Ishan winked and received a kick on the feet from her.

"Question no. 1 What is your partners favorite color? First boys will write girls favorite color."

Everyone started writing on their boards. "Ok now on the count of three show your boards first that cute looking couple will show." He pointed at Preeti and Akshaj."1...2....3 Show." They showed their boards and obviously their answer matched. "Yellow."

Preeti smiled at Akshraj and Akshraj winked back."Wow same answer great, Now the couple on my right your turn." Host pointed at Ishan and Sandhya. "On the count of 1...2...3" They both showed their board......and surprisingly their answer also matched"Blue". Sandhya looked at Ishan in shock ,How the hell did he knew her favorite color? "Don't stress yourself Sweetheart, I know about you more than you think I know." He smirked."Now girls turn to write boys favorite color" host said.

Preeti and Akshraj showed their boards and again their answer matched "Green".Then host asked Ishan and Sandhya to show their board ."I'm just writing whatever color comes in mind" She mumbled and they both showed their boards..................Miraculously it matched again " Black".

"Oho my sweetheart knows my favorite color. " Ishan teased Sandhya."Shutup I just wrote whatever color came in my mind first."She snapped.

"Next question, what's the most important thing or a goal for your partner?"

They wrote their answers and Ishan and Sandhya showed their boards first. "Money and Discipline " wrote Ishan, "Living Carefree and Chilled Life" wrote Sandhya. And they were definitely right. Then Preeti and Akshraj showed their boards. "Family and Friends" wrote Akshraj. " Career and Love". wrote Preeti.

Ishan and Sandhya stared at each other shocked by how accurate their answers were. While Preeti and Akshraj looked at each other with love and affection.

"Wow these two couples are strong competition." Host said. One by one all the rounds ended and When it was time for the last round there were only two couples left. Ishan and Sandhya. Preeti and Akshraj.

"So in the last round you all have to dance on this paper and as you all know after every minute we will fold the paper once and whoever's feet is out first that couple will lose." Said Host.

Everyone cheered and four of them stood on the paper in pairs.

Ishan's Pov

As soon as we stepped on the paper my hands immediately went to her waist holding her close and whispered, " Don't step on my foot , Mithu." Sandhya glared at him and said, " Shutup I know how to dance and what's with these stupid names first sweetheart then sweetie then khatta meetha Aam papad and now this Mithu Am I a parrot." She whisper-yelled.

I laughed softly and said, "Oh, these are some unique nicknames for my unique girl." She stepped on feet and I hissed in pain. Pagal Ladki ( Mad Girl ). Then music played and we started dancing slowly my hands around her waist her arms around my neck.

'Mujhko itna bataaye koyi

Kaise tujh se dil na lagaaye koyi

Rabba ne tujhko banaane mein

Kar di hain husn ki khali tijoriyaan'

I held her finger and spinned her around.

'Kaajal ki siyaahi se likhi

Hain tune jaane kitno ki love storiyan'

She rested her head on my shoulder and my grip automatically tightened around her.

'Kesariya tera ishq hai, piya

Rang jaaun jo main haath lagaaun

Din beete saara teri fikr mein

Rain saari teri khair manaaun'

I looked over her shoulder and saw Akshraj and Preeti dancing perfectly together, like they lost completely in each other's eyes and it feels like the rest of the world disappears for them.

Aw so sweet then I looked down at Sandhya and thought,"Here is my Aam Papad always fighting with me." Then music stopped and they folded paper . This continued for a few minutes then the host folded paper last time. I looked down and saw how small space was left , only one person can stand on it . Then I saw Akshraj scooping Preeti up in his arms, Oh, Showing that you are strong and go gym daily haan wait I'll also show you my gym power I bent down hooked my arms under Sandhya's knees and picked her up in bridal style. I heard her surprised gasp and her hands immediately flew to my neck wrapping around it for balance.

"What are you doing? Put me downnnnn." She squirmed in my arms. " Shh, or I'll drop you." I warned her lightly,  she immediately stopped squirming.

"Chanda bhi deewaana hai tera

Jalti hain tujhse saari chakoriyaan

Kaajal ki siyaahi se likhi

Hain tune jaane kitnon ki love storiyan"

She rested her head on my shoulder her warm breath tickling my skin . Uh this is the first time I'm regretting not fixing my collar and keeping it opened and raised Her breath was touching my neck. And I liked it somehow.

"Kesariya tera ishq hai, piya

Rang jaaun jo main haath lagaaun

Din beete saara teri fikr mein

Rain saari teri khair manaaun"

With her being this close and that stupid warm breath tickling my skin it was getting harder for me to stay still on the paper. I felt her shifting slightly and freezed when I felt a sudden softness against my neck when I realized it's her lips I lost my balance and my feet was out of the paper. I stared down at her those beautiful light brown eyes meeting mine. For a moment we just stared at each other than host's voice pulled me back into reality I quickly put her down on her feet and fixed my collar.

" Oh they lost. So this young couple is our JODI NO. 1." Host said. I looked at Preeti and Akshraj they were smiling happily at each other. They took the award a free coupon of a five star restaurant and hugged each other.

Author's Pov

After the contest they continued their exploration suddenly Sandhya stopped outside a toy shop she dragged Preeti inside and boys followed behind.

"Look Preeti that parrot plushie it's so cute and soft." She exclaimed happily like a child.Ishan looked at her with admiration but at the plushie with irritation . " Another one added to the list huh that stupid cat plushie wasn't enough that now she wants to buy this stupid parrot one too." He muttered under his breath .

Hearing his muttered words Akshraj nudged him and gave him  a knowing smile.

After girls were done with their plushie shopping they all went to the restaurant with the coupon for dinner. They were ordering their food and chatting with each other.

Akshraj's Pov

As we ordered our food I looked at my little moon my Chaand sitting beside me chatting happily with Sandhya. God she is so beautiful and those innocent blue eyes I love them.

" Keep my Chaand away from all the bad things Kanha and protect her from the evil eyes." I prayed in mind. Our order came and we started eating I glanced at her occasionally between bites only to see the smile on her face that could light up the whole room, that sparkle in her eyes ,whenever she is talking about something she likes or loves, that cute little nose scrunch of hers ,whenever she found something annoying. Perfect Everything about my Moon is perfect. She is my Perfectionist.

" Baby are you listening. " Her sweet voice shook me and I came back to reality from the world where only my Chaand exists.

"Yes , little moon I'm listening ,you were saying about buying a new puppy. " I said calmly .

"Oh which breed are you thinking of buying Preeti. " Ishan asked.

" A husky ." She replied

" Husky,  seriously Preeti you should buy a Pitbull or a German Shepherd they are strong and fearless like me." He said proudly.

" Ofcourse tumhari tarah hi honge tumhari hi species ke to hai Tum to jaante hoge ache se." ( Of course, they will be just like you, they are of your species after all. You would know them well) Sandhya rolled her eyes and said, we all laughed and Ishan glared at her .

" Okok guys relax now let's take a photo and send it to Our Head boy and Head girl to show them what they are missing on." I said

"Ya they are Head boy and Head girl only in school outside they our our friends Kiara and Sidharth. " Ishan said and pulled out his phone.

" Just set the timer and don't look at the camera do whatever you want ,keep it natural. " Sandhya said.

And then after 3 seconds. CLICK.

We looked at the photo and sent it too Kiara and Sid."Hey Sandhya you told us that Kiara said she wasn't feeling well that's why she didn't came with us ,right." I said, she nodded.

" Then how about we visit her house tomorrow and check on her , tomorrow is Sunday anyway." I suggested.

" Ya nice idea I'll ask Sid too ." Ishan said and dialed Sid's number. After three rings he answered.

"Hello." Came a voice from the other side of the phone.

"Hey Sid , We heard Kiara is not well so we are going to her house tomorrow you wanna come with us." Ishan asked.

The other line was silent for a minute then he finally replied, " I've more important work to do . Huh , She is not important for me."  With that he hanged up.

"So rude." Preeti said. " Ya they really hate each other they are enemies afterall. " Sandhya said.

"Ok leave him, we'll go to meet Kiara Tomorrow, now let's go it's getting late I'll drop you all." I said and with that we left the restaurant. After dropping Ishan and Sandhya at their place I dropped Preeti at her house too , a few meters behind from her house. Because of her strict father.  Can't risk him seeing us together and then making my Chaand's life difficult.

" Bye Moon." I said and leaned down to kiss her forehead.

" Bye Jaanu." She smiled and left. I also sat back in my car and drove away .

I hope you liked this chapter. Enjoy reading. Byeee