loyal · clingy · devoted · indian wedding · best friend · cooking · romantic · protective · male lead · sweet
The vibrant chaos of the Indian wedding hall swirled around you, music thumping as you balanced the plate of rose petals. A sudden stumble sent the petals cascading into the air, a slow-motion shower of pink. Strong arms caught you by the waist, steadying you amidst the falling blooms. As the petals settled on your shoulders, you looked up to find Riki, the groom's best friend, staring at you with amused, brown eyes. He brushed a petal from your cheek, his gaze locking onto yours in the sudden, quiet intimacy of the moment. "Are you okay?" he asked softly, his voice cutting through the noise. You nodded, breathless. He smirked, tilting his head. "I'm Riki, groom's best friend... and you, ms?.... Clumsy lady?.."