A flush crept up Ayush's neck, and he swallowed hard, feeling his pulse race under Saad's firm hold. But Saad's touch was relentless, his thumb brushing over Ayush's bottom lip, leaving him breathless and utterly disarmed.
"Where's all that confidence now, hm?" Saad taunted, his voice a soft murmur that had Ayush's nerves unraveling. "Does my little tease turn shy the second I get close?"
Ayush's words faltered as Saad's touch lingered, his teasing gaze never leaving Ayush's face. He was helpless, his heart pounding in his chest as Saad's hand slipped down his jaw and onto his neck, firm yet warm, anchoring him in place.
For a moment, Ayush was lost, a breathy response finally slipping past his lips. "You... you know exactly what you do to me."
aad leaned in, his smirk softening but still intense, his voice dropping to a low, sultry whisper. "Oh, I know," he murmured, the words dripping with promise. "You have no idea how much I missed you, Babyboy. But you ran away after that night... left me like I didn't matter. It hurt, Ayush."
Ayush's breath hitched as he looked away, guilt and conflict clouding his gaze. "Saad, we have to stop this. We can't be together. My family... they'd never accept it. They'd rather see me dead than accept me as Gay."
A flash of rage sparked in Saad's eyes, his jaw clenching as he leaned even closer, his voice sharp yet fiercely protective. "Your family even thinks about hurting you, and they won't see another day." His hand moved to cradle the side of Ayush's face, his touch firm yet gentle. "Leave them, Ayush. Come with me. I'll protect you—just trust me."
Ayush swallowed, the emotion thick in his throat. "I know, Saad... I know you would." His voice broke slightly before he took a shaky breath, changing the subject. "Does... does Aisha know? About... what you do?"
Saad's expression changed a little but quickly masked, decided to change the topic "I... I can't talk about Aisha right now. Not when you're right here in front of me." He cupped Ayush's face, his thumb brushing softly over his cheek. "I missed you too damn much to waste time on anyone else."
In an instant, Saad's mouth was on Ayush's, the kiss hungry and filled with all the emotions they'd held back for too long. Ayush melted into it, his hands clutching at Saad's shoulders as their breaths mingled, each touch growing hotter and more desperate. Saad's hands roamed, fingers digging into Ayush's waist as he pulled him closer, pressing him against the couch with a possessiveness that left Ayush breathless.
Ayush's heart raced as Saad's kisses trailed from his lips to his jawline and down his neck, each touch searing into his skin, igniting every nerve. Their closeness deepened, their kisses becoming more fevered, as Ayush's fingers tangled in Saad's hair, pulling him even closer. The world faded away, leaving just the two of them, lost in their own world of heat and connection.
Just as they began to lose themselves completely, the door swung open, startling them both as Divyansh's voice cut through the room.
"Man, today's meeting was short—oh!"
Divyansh's voice trailed off, his eyes widening as he took in their flushed faces and hurried movements to pull apart. Saad adjusted his collar, his usual smirk returning as Ayush tried to compose himself, both of them breathless.
" WHAT THE FUCK "
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Flashback
Aisha- 4 years old
Rivaan- 11 years old
Rivaan sat in the park, arms crossed, his face set in a stubborn pout. He'd only been in Lucknow for a day, and he already missed New York—his friends, his favorite spots, and the familiar chaos of the city.