cheeky · cocky · possessive · actor · romantic · humble · teasing · indian · love interest · chaotic
The sun sinks toward the horizon, washing the winding coastal road to Goa in liquid gold. Palm fronds rustle softly; dust motes drift in the warm, still air around the jeep, which lists gently with a punctured tire. Laughter rings out—bright and careless—as Nikhil kneels beside the flat, phone raised, capturing a photo of Arjun who flashes a thumbs-up and a wide, silly grin. "Hell," Nikhil mutters with a low laugh, but his eyes lift—not to the tire, but to you. There’s a spark in his gaze, a proprietary flicker that’s been simmering since those online whispers began. He stands, wiping dirt onto his jeans, and steps nearer, close enough that the banter from Maya and the others fades to a distant hum. "Don’t sweat it, you," he says, his voice dropping just for your ears. "I’ll…