Chapter Seven

Arnav placed his books into his locker and was about to close it when he saw Khushi coming his way. He noticed the other students looking at her as she walked, but she just looked down at the ground and went over to him.

"Hi," Arnav simply said.

"Yes."

"What?"

"You wanted me to move in with you. Now I said yes."

Arnav shut his locker and leaned against it. "All of a sudden you're saying yes," he asked, crossing his arms.

Khushi looked away. "Yes."

"Why?"

"Because...."

"Because?"

"Just... because...."

Arnav shrugged. "Stubborn mommy."

Khushi gaped. "Hey!"

Arnav chuckled. "Shall we go to class?"

"Whatever."

Khushi turned away and headed to class. As she walked, Arnav caught up with her and walked along with her. Khushi looked at him and he just smiled. She sped up her pace and Arnav did as well. When she slowed down, he did as well.

Khushi stopped. "What are you doing?"

"Um, walking with you?"

"Why?"

"Because I can."

Khushi let out a deep sigh. "Look, just because I'm agreeing to live with you, doesn't mean I'm suddenly your girlfriend or something."

"I don't care. You're my responsibility now."

"Excuse me?"

Without a word, Arnav walked into the classroom. Khushi followed in and then sat down in her seat. Arnav moved his seat back and sat next to Khushi.

"What are you doing," Khushi asked.

"Sitting next to you," Arnav replied.

Khushi groaned. "If I knew you'd act like this, then-"

"Well, would you look at that."

Arnav and Khushi looked up to see Lavanya and Sheetal.

"Now both of them are together," Lavanya continued.

"How cute," Sheetal said.

The two went to their seats to sit. Khushi rolled her eyes and looked at Arnav, who was rolling his eyes as well.

"Like I was saying, if I knew you'd act like this, then I never would've said yes," she hissed in the end.

"Chill babe. I just want my baby safe."

Khushi gaped as the teacher came in.

"Alright, settle down," the teacher said.

"What do you mean keep it safe," Khushi asked.

"Ms. Gupta."

Khushi looked up.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to teach."

Khushi shrunk in her chair and nodded. Arnav smirked slightly, glancing at Khushi. Their teacher began his lesson and as he had his presentation go on, Arnav reached out and placed his arm around Khushi. Khushi shrugged his arm off and gave him a face. Arnav just shrugged and smirked. Khushi rolled her eyes and looked away. Arnav did it again and Khushi shrugged him off again.

"Stop," Khushi whispered.

Arnav did it again anyways and Khushi sighed and didn't do anything, annoyed by him. After class ended, Arnav removed his arm and offered to help Khushi up, but she got up on her own.

Khushi walked out to the hallway, when Arnav stopped her.

"Khushi, wait."

Khushi sighed exasperatedly. "What?"

"I'll pick you up in front of the school. Then I'll take you to your place so you can get your stuff."

"You want me to move in today?!"

Arnav nodded. "Yeah. Oh, and once we collect your stuff, I'm taking you to the doctors."

"Why?"

"I'm assuming you haven't gone yet, so I'm taking you."

"Whatever," Khushi rolled her eyes and left to class.

*~*

After school, Khushi waited out in the front. She noticed people looking at her, and she tried her best to ignore. But just at the brink of losing her cool, Arnav appeared. Khushi couldn't help but to gaze at him. He came out the doors, holding a five-subject notebook in his hand, walking over to her with swag.

"Hey," Arnav said.

Khushi snapped back to reality. "Hi."

Arnav smirked lightly. "Still can't get over me."

Khushi frowned. "Shut up. Arrogant much," she whispered.

Arnav leaned in and whispered in her ear. "Suna maine."

Khushi looked at him wide eyed. "Good," and she turned away.

Arnav chuckled and held his hand out. "Come with me."

"I'll follow."

Arnav shrugged. "Suit yourself."

Arnav walked away and Khushi followed. They walked to the parking lot and Arnav went over to his Audi. He opened the door for Khushi and Khushi sheepishly got in. Arnav went around and got in the car and started it up. Khushi noticed the people around them looking at them.

"What's wrong," Arnav asked.

Khushi looked at Arnav. "Everyone's looking at us."

"Of course they will. We're only juniors in high school."

Khushi sunk in her seat. Arnav felt bad for what he said and apologized. Khushi just looked away and Arnav knew he shouldn't have said that. Arnav drove off, asking Khushi her address. He drove there and then arrived.

Khushi looked at Arnav nervously. "Please come in with me."

Arnav understood and he nodded. He got out of the car and quickly went around to open the door for Khushi. Khushi came out and led the way, going inside the building. Arnav looked around as he followed and went into the elevator. It went up and then Khushi led them out.

"You live here," Arnav asked.

"Yeah."

"But this-"

"Khushi?"

They looked up and saw Ammijan.

"Khushi, who is this...?"

"Ammijan, this is Arnav," Khushi said in a low voice. "He's...."

Ammijan looked at him. "I understand."

Arnav smiled slightly. "Assalamualaikum"

"Walaikumusalam. What's your name beta?"

"Arnav."

Ammijan nodded in acknowledgment.

"Ammijan, remember how I told you that he wants me to move in with him," Khushi asked.

Ammijan nodded.

"Well-"

"Ammijan," Arnav interjected, "if I may, may take Khushi to live with me? Starting today?"

Ammijan looked at the two and then at Arnav.

"Please?"

Ammijan looked away and then back at Arnav. "Okay. But do take care of her."

Arnav nodded. "Of course."

"And the child."

"With my life."