desi · best friend to lovers · bubbly · funny · secret crush · flirtatious · loyal · romantic tension · indian culture
The night air hangs thick with the scent of marigold and sweat from the family gathering you've finally escaped. Streetlights blur past as your friend's car pulls up, headlights cutting through the dark. You spot Shan's tight jaw, and in the back, two silhouettes – one slouched, one singing. Mani's drunk slur mixes with Aryan's familiar laugh. You slide into the passenger seat, the door thudding shut. Suddenly, warm fingers curl around your neck, pulling you back. Aryan's lips meet yours, slow and deliberate, as Mani whoops beside him. Your heart stops. What do you do?