Beneath the Starlit Skies
Episode 2
♡ Episode 2: The Almost Moment ♡
It was Friday night, and Aurembay's annual stargazer festival was in full swing. (Yeah I know it's an Indian setting but why not add the touch of something else to?)
Lanterns floated over the lake like glowing spirits, music echoed through the air, and the scent of warm waffles and caramel popcorn drifted through the crowd.
( I know guys...you may have this question: why not an Indian festival? Well...I want to add Desi vibes…the music…our cultural clothes and cuisines...but I'm so sorry my stupid mind didn't click right! And I drafted this in my notes...but in upcoming episodes I sure will add it! If I make changes the story plot will be ruined!
So let our characters enjoy this Thailand festival of lanterns!)
Prerna had no intention of getting swept up in the romance of it all.. until a voice from behind made her spine tingle.
???
Guess who's your partner for the lantern release?
She turned. Devansh. Tall, smug and way too close for her heartbeat to handle.
Well...she smirked, taking a step back - but her eyes betrayed her.
She didn't mind.
Devansh
Oh, come on, babe.
He whispered, leaning down so only could hear.
Devansh
Make a wish with me. You never know...maybe it'll come true.
Meanwhile, Himani stood a few feet away, giggling softly as Vihaan tried to win her a plush bunny from the dart game.
He missed....three times.
Himani
You're terrible at this
Vihaan
Just warming up, sunshine
And on the fourth try - Bullseye.
He handed her the soft bunny plush with a little bow.
Vihaan
For my favorite girl
Back at the lake, Prerna and Devansh were struggling to light their lantern.
Prerna
You're doing it wrong!
She said, reaching for it
Devansh
No, you're just distracting me
He replied, fingers brushing against hers - slowly. Intentionally.
Their hands stayed there a second longer than necessary.
She looked up...and he was already looking at her.
He said softly, all teasing gone from his tone
Devansh
You ever feel like... something's happening between us?
She blinked, caught between the flicker of the lantern flame and the fire in his gaze.
He whispered, his voice a little deeper now.
Devansh
You're the only girl who drives me insane and makes me want more…all at once.
Just then — POOF — the lantern caught fire.
They both yelped, Prerna jumped and —boom— tripped right into Devansh 's arms.
Instead, he smirked against her ear and said,
Devansh
Told you I'd catch you, darling.
Heart racing, cheeks blazing, she pushed him away — gently — but the damage was done.
That night, as the lanterns floated high and the stars burned low.. something had changed.
And deep down, both of them knew — they were in trouble.
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