[System Notification]
Sabnam's emotional state: Stirred
Relationship: 25/100 (Silent Curiosity → Subtle Stirring)
Arahan let out a slow breath.
He turned, slinging his bag over his shoulder, and made his way toward the school gate, his mind still replaying the look in her eyes.
As he approached the school gate, he heard a familiar voice call out behind him. "Arahan, wait!"
He turned to see Sabnam hurrying towards him, her long hair bouncing with each step. She looked flustered, her cheeks flushed and her eyes darting nervously.
"Arahan," she began breathlessly, reaching him. "Can we... can we talk for a moment?"
Arahan nodded, surprised but curious. Sabnam led him back into the school building and towards the staff room. Once inside, she closed the door and leaned against it, taking a deep breath.
"I... I've been thinking about what you said earlier," she started hesitantly. "About us... being together."
Arahan's heart skipped a beat as he watched her struggle to find the right words.
"And I... I think I want to give it a try," Sabnam finally said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Being your girlfriend, I mean."
Arahan's eyes widened in disbelief. He had hoped for this moment, dreamed of it even, but now that it was happening, he could hardly believe it was real.
"Are you serious?" he asked, his voice trembling with emotion. "You... you really want to be my girlfriend?"
Sabnam nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "I do," she confirmed softly. "But we'll have to keep it a secret for now. At least until after the exams."
And just when she accepted it, the reward appeared for the task.
[Task Completed!]
You proposed to Sabnam.
She accepted.
+₹5000 (System Wallet: ₹4000 → ₹9000)
+2.5 Agility (3 → 5.5 / 10)
+2.5 Charm (8.2 → 10.0 / 10) Reached Max Unlocked On Level 2
+5 Lust (3.4 → 8.4 / 10)
Sabnam Relationship +25 → 50/100
Sabnam's emotional state: Blossoming Trust
Relationship Tier: Budding Romance
But Arahan wasn't focused on the reward, he was happy that she accepted him. He closed the distance between them and wrapped his arms around Sabnam's waist, pulling her into a tight embrace.
"Thank you," Arahan whispered fervently, his heart swelling with happiness. Without waiting for a response, he tilted her chin up and captured her lips in a passionate kiss.
Sabnam stiffened initially, taken aback by his boldness. But as his lips moved against hers, gentle yet insistent, she slowly melted into the kiss. Her hands came up to rest on his chest as she returned the kiss hesitantly.
Arahan deepened the kiss, pouring all his pentup emotions and longing into it. His fingers tangled in her hair, holding her close as he savored the sweetness of her lips.
When they finally broke apart, both of them were breathless. Sabnam's eyes were wide and dazed, her lips swollen from the kiss.
"That was..." she began softly, at a loss for words.
"...amazing," Arahan finished for her, smiling broadly. "Just like I knew it would be."
Sabnam blushed deeply at Arahan's words, her heart racing in her chest. She had never been kissed like that before with such passion and intensity. It left her feeling dizzy and overwhelmed.
"I... I should go," she murmured, glancing at the clock on the wall. "I have a meeting with the principal."
Arahan nodded, reluctantly releasing her from his embrace. "Of course," he said, his voice tinged with disappointment. "I'll meet you next day, right?"
Sabnam smiled shyly and nodded. "Okay," she instructed softly before slipping out of the staff room, leaving Arahan alone with his thoughts.
As the door closed behind her, Arahan let out a low whistle of amazement. He couldn't believe that Sabnam had actually agreed to be his girlfriend, and that they had shared their first kiss!
He touched his lips lightly, remembering the feel of hers against his. It had been even better than he had imagined.
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Arahan stepped out of the school gate, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the dusty path. His mind still replayed the moment in the staff room, the warmth in Sabnam's voice as she accepted his proposal. A small smile lingered on his lips.
But he shook it off—there was still work to do.
By the time he reached Varnapur's quiet inner lane, the village had settled into its usual rhythm. Women chatted near handpumps, children played with plastic rings and sticks, and the occasional moo from a lazy cow drifted through the still air.
He turned into the narrow path leading to Geetanjali's home.
The familiar yellow walls came into view, faded but welcoming. From inside, he could already hear Akash's excited voice.
"Mom! I think Arahan uncle's coming!"
Geetanjali stepped out a second later, wiping her hands on her saree pallu. She offered him a small smile.
"You're right on time," she said. "He's been waiting."
Arahan gave a mischievous smile, "Tell me the truth, is he waiting, or you?"
Geetanjali blushed hearing it, instead of replying, she goes towards the kitchen.
Arahan knew she was a little shy, so he didn't push her, he goes towards the table to teach Akash.
"Uncle! Today I made my own word problems. Can you solve them?"
Arahan laughed softly. "Let's see what you've got."
He opened the notebook and leaned in.
Arahan circled a word problem with his pen and slid the notebook back to Akash. "You'll finish this one yourself. And I want a full page of neat handwriting by tomorrow."
Akash saluted playfully. "Yes, Sir!"
Arahan chuckled and sat back, watching as the boy bent earnestly over his notebook, tongue poking from the side of his mouth as he began to write.
A moment passed in quiet focus, broken only by the rustle of pages and the distant clatter of kitchen utensils.
Then came her voice.
"Arahan?" Geetanjali called gently from the other room. "Come here for a moment, will you?"
He stood and walked toward the kitchen doorway.
Geetanjali was arranging cups on a tray again—tea, biscuits, and a fresh slice of papaya cut neatly on a steel plate. She looked up as he entered, and for a second, her eyes lingered.
"You're looking… different these days," she said softly, brushing her hair behind her ear. "Calmer. Confidence. And daring."
He blinked. "Is that so?"
She nodded with a faint smile. "Yes. There's a quiet glow about you lately. Like something's changed inside."
She turned toward the stove again, but her voice was quieter now. "It suits you."
Arahan's lips curved slowly in smug.
He didn't reply right away. But he knew, it was because of the system, everything is happening.
His charm had reached its peak… and it was starting to show.
[Hidden Notification]
Geetanjali has noticed your increased charm.
Subtle Affection rising…
Relationship progress becomes easier.
He looked at her back for a moment—graceful even in the simplest of moments.
And again the new task appeared.
[Ding!]
[New Task Generated]
Hold Geetanjali from behind, and feel her back, licked her neck, while complimenting her.
Reward: ₹200 | +0.2 Health | +2 Relationship
Note: Show your boldness, sometimes it is required.
"Geetanjali, I am going to be more daring today," Since the task has already come, he didn't hold back.
"Oh," Geetanjali said, she didn't mind his word, as he approached her from behind. She was stirring something on the stove, her back to him.
Soon, she found two hands wrapped around her waist.
And then someone's body is touching her back.
She didn't care about it, she knew it was Arahan. And she also called him here to spend some private moments with him.
Arahan admires the graceful curve of her neck and the way her hair cascades down her back.
Unable to resist any longer, he licked her neck, and started rubbing her back with his body, while his hands started going upward from her waist.
"Geetanjali," he murmured softly into her ear, his lips brushing against her skin. "You look beautiful today."
He trailed his fingers lightly up her sides, feeling the warmth of her body through her clothes. His other hand came up to gently tilt her chin to the side, exposing more of her neck.
Arahan leaned in and pressed a soft kiss just below her ear.
Geetanjali's heart pounding wildly in her chest. But since she invited him, she was already ready to feel hit.
She found herself leaning into him slightly, her head tilting to the side to give him better access. A soft gasp escaped her lips as she felt Arahan's tongue make contact with her skin, tracing a slow, deliberate path up the column of her neck.
Geetanjali's skin tingled wherever Arahan's lips and tongue touched, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. His hands continued their gentle exploration of her body, one sliding up to cup her breast possessively while the other splayed across her stomach.
"Geetanjali," Arahan murmured against her neck, his voice husky with desire. "You're so soft... so perfect."
He nipped lightly at her earlobe, sending shivers down her spine. Geetanjali's breath hitched in her throat as she felt his hardness pressing against her backside through their clothes.