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POV: Aarav
(Aarav sits silently at the dinner table. His mind? Still stuck on the kiss. But then... something else happens.)
Aarav notices his sister whispering something to Bunny.
Bunny laughs. That smile—his smile—directed at someone else?
(He clenches his jaw. He doesn't like it.)
Aarav (in his mind):
"Why is she laughing with her? Wait—why is she talking to her like that? That's my Bunny. Mine."
(He doesn't say anything. But his eyes? Burning.)
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POV: Bunny
(Bunny feels it. That intense stare.)
Bunny (teasing): "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Aarav (flat): "No reason. Just... enjoying the show."
Bunny (smirks): "You mean the one I starred in or the one where your so-called 'friend' almost sat on your lap earlier?"
(Aarav glares slightly. His voice lowers.)
Aarav (calm but biting): "She's not 'so-called'. She's my sister."
Bunny (caught off guard): "Wait… what?"
Aarav: "Yeah. my sister."
Bunny (quietly): "Oh."
(Aarav leans closer.)
Aarav (whispers): "You didn't have to kiss me, you know. But... if it was for the act, you're a damn good actress."
(Bunny gulps but doesn't reply.)
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Later That Night – Aarav's POV
(He paces in his room, restless.)
Aarav (to himself):
"Why did it bother me? The way she smiled at Di... the way she walked past me like nothing happened after that kiss. What the hell is this?"
(Flashback of the kiss. Her hand on his collar. Her smirk. Her voice — confident, bold.)
"And why do I want it to happen again?"
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POV: Bunny (in her room)
(She touches her lips gently, thinking of what she did.)
Bunny (softly): "It was just acting… right?"
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✦ END OF CHAPTER ✦
To be continued...