Third person point of view
Aravind woke up after a while. He stretched and got out of bed. He let out a big yawn and heard his phone ding. He picked it up and noticed it was their group and they were chatting about going to a movie. He got a text from Dev.
Dev : Slept well ?
Aravind : Yeah.
Dev : Then up for the movie ?
Aravind : What about you ?
Dev : I don't mind.
Aravind : Me too.
They returned to the group and all of them agreed. They transferred money to Arjun and he quickly booked tickets. They also decided to have dinner outside. Aravind quickly got up and walked out. He went and found his mother. " Amma, I am going to a movie and we will have dinner also outside ". His mother nodded.
" Don't stay out too late ". " Okay~ " Aravind answered and went back to his room. He looked for something to wear. He took out the jeans he found and then looked for the shirt. He picked up a t-shirt he found at first glance. He was about to close it but stopped. He opened it again and found a short sleeved button up shirt.
It was a muted forest green color one and he bought it because he liked it as soon as he saw it. But he didn't wear it as many times. He put the t-shirt away and decided to wear that shirt. He went to take a bath. He walked out and dressed up quickly. He styled his hair a little. He checked his appearance.
Aravind never really preferred dressing up much but now he felt the urge to. He was not going to pin point the reason and just did what he wanted. The shirt was initially little loose but now it fit him better. He liked it. He went to the bed and picked up his phone. He saw Dev texted him that he was waiting outside.
He replied with an okay. He picked up his wallet and watch too. He put the wallet and phone in his pockets. He walked out of his room. " Amma, I am leaving ". He yelled and his mother replied from the bedroom. " Okay ". Aravind wore his shoes and walked out putting on his watch. He closed the door and looked up.
He saw Dev looking through his phone, waiting for him. Aravind took a deep breath and straightened his shirt before going up to him. Dev's eyes moved away from the screen when a pair of shoes came into his view. He looked up slowly and his eyes gradually landed on Aravind's face.
Aravind knew that it would be too obvious if he tried too hard. So he deliberately made himself look like he didn't actually try but still looked good. He raised an eyebrow as Dev just stared at him without saying anything. " What ? Is there something on my face ? " He asked and looked in the mirror, ignoring his own heart palpitations.
He stood properly looking at Dev again. " Helmet ". He extended his hand. Dev took it and gave it to him. He then put on his own. Aravind got on the bike and they drove away. Dev was unusually silent, making Aravind a little anxious but he didn't say anything. He gulped and decided to let it be. They reached the theater and parked the bike.
They walked in and saw their friends already waiting for them. " We still have 10 minutes ". They sat in the lobby along with the others. In a while, the doors opened and they all went in. It was a suspense thriller and they were all watching it in silence, holding their breath and didn't even feel the time pass. It was finally the intermission and everyone let out a breath.
Aravind sat back in the chair and the lights slowly turned on. " I am going to the washroom ". Sushanth said, standing up. " I will come too ". Arjun also stood up and they left together. " I will get some snacks. What do you want ? " Abhay asked. " I'll go with you. Let's see what they have there ". Dev said and so the two of them left.
Aravind watched as Dev left without even sparing him a glance. Aravind told himself he might be overthinking. He and Karthik discussed the plot while waiting for them to come back. Sushanth and Arjun were the first ones to come back. Abhay and Dev returned with lots of things trying their best to balance the trays.
They sat down on both ends and handed the others their drinks and snacks. The lights slowly dimmed again and the movie began. The movie was definitely entertaining. It had them on the edge of their seats. Their hands brushed a few times while eating the popcorn. But Aravind was too immersed in the movie and did not notice it.
Dev did and he also did it deliberately a few times but still no response. He chuckled silently at how clueless Aravind was. The movie finally ended and they walked out with only good reviews. They all strode towards the exit while discussing about where to go for dinner. They searched and found a restaurant nearby.
They all liked it and fixed on it. Dev and Aravind went together and the others also shared the two other bikes. They walked in and sat down at a table which could fit them all. Abhay and Arjun picked up a menu cad each and looked for the things they would want to eat. They read some out loud and decided what to order.
The other agreed with the choices. They called for a waiter and finished placing the order. They waited for the food to arrive as they excitedly chatted about the movie. Their food was served in a few minutes and they all started having it. Aravind sat on the outer side. Dev did serve him like usual and he felt a bit better. But he still did not really look at him.
They all had a good meal. They were done with the food and even had desserts before asking for the bill. They split the bill and paid for it. " I need to go to the bathroom ". Aravind said and the others nodded. " We will be going on our way anyway, so we will be leaving ". Arjun said. " Fine. Bye then ". " Bye ". They all bid each other byes.
Dev and Aravind were the only ones left. Dev also followed Aravind to the bathroom. They finished their business and Aravind was washing his hands. He noticed Dev walk by and wash his hands beside him. " Can we talk ? " Aravind asked, looking at Dev. Dev looked up at him and nodded. They walked out and went to basement parking.
They found Dev's bike and stood there. Dev leaned against the bike while Aravind stood in front of him. " Did something happen ? You weren't even looking at me all the while ". Aravind asked wondering if something happened. Dev shook his head. Aravind sighed. " Then why are you ignoring me ? " " Because I want to kiss you ".
-MG