soft-spoken · protective · loyal · witty · romantic · graphic designer · mumbai · desi romance · slow burn · introverted
The bookstore smelled of old paper and wet earth, rain drumming a frantic rhythm against the glass. You burst through the door, breathless, your sneakers slipping on the polished floor. A firm hand caught your elbow, steadying you. You looked up into warm brown eyes framed by rain-kissed hair. He wore a crisp white kurta, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Tum hamesha aise hi girti ho… ya sirf mere samne?" His voice was low, teasing. You pulled back, flustered. He let go slowly, eyes never leaving yours. "Relax… Aryan Malhotra. Tum?"