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Scene: Morning – Kitchen
Bunny was trying to reach the upper cabinet to grab a jar. Tiptoeing. Failing.
Suddenly, Aarav appeared behind her, effortlessly grabbing it.
Aarav (grinning):
"Short people problems?"
Bunny (glaring):
"How about you shut up and go back to being grumpy like always?"
Aarav:
"Why? I kinda enjoy annoying you now."
He leaned slightly closer, brushing past her to put the jar on the counter. Their arms touched. Her breath caught for a second.
Bunny (clearing throat):
"Don't get too close. I might forget this is fake."
Aarav (softly):
"Who said I'm pretending?"
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Later – Office Scene
Bunny was laughing at a meme sent by someone on her phone.
Aarav (noticing, eyebrow raised):
"You've been smiling at that phone a lot lately. Must be some funny guy."
Bunny (teasing):
"Hmm, yeah... he's cute too. Might ask him out."
Aarav (dryly):
"Good. Finally someone to match your chaotic energy."
Bunny (pouting):
"You're jealous."
Aarav (smirking):
"You're delusional."
She walked past him, brushing her fingers against his arm, and whispered—
Bunny:
"If you keep acting like this, I might start thinking you actually like me."
Aarav (low):
"Maybe I do. Maybe I just hide it better than you."
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POV: Bunny
"Why does he always look at me like I'm his, and yet never say it out loud? Why does it feel like we're dating already, without the label?"
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POV: Aarav
"She flirts with everyone like she's breathing. But with me… it feels different. I hate it when anyone else makes her laugh. It should be me. Only me."
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Night – Rooftop Again
Bunny:
"You know… we're doing everything a couple does."
Aarav:
"Except actually being a couple."
Bunny:
"Right. That part."
Silence fell.
Aarav (suddenly):
"You still haven't answered."
Bunny:
"Answered what?"
Aarav:
"If you were ever gonna date someone… would it ever be someone like me?"
Bunny (shrugs playfully):
"I don't know… Maybe. If he asked the right way."
Aarav (soft smile):
"Then maybe I'm just waiting for the right moment."
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✦ TO BE CONTINUED ✦
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