Hello People,

Back with an update, Yes! It's true ..lol Given my record of delay. I finally decided on Update schedule. Sat/Sun(for sure) . If I can manage in mid of week it would be either on Wed/Thu.

Happy Reading.Don't forget to drop some stars and words. The credit for these beautiful lines goes to my dear writer friend ,Nynave

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 Yearning and passion; when they connect,
they set the prudent mind on fire.

Desperate questions find blank answers,
they set rational thought on fire.

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It all started with that party.

Their college ,considered to be one of the top rated colleges in city ,was often jokingly referred as 'rich kids' college ,for it has most of its students from affluent business families.It was that time of year when they had to bid bye to college and step into new realms.

With Last few weeks left for Graduation ,It was time for Fare well , A party to convey message that they would be missed ,remembered and of course ,to part with best wishes of juniors, for a promising future.

The idea of having it on lines of -masquerade ball with theme "masked with mystery" stirred a frenzy of excitement among students.Planning and preparations started in full swing by 3rd years. Everyone was thrilled and soon it was hot topic of discussion.

Masquerade ball - an event in which one have to attend ,wearing a mask, where the identity would be kept anonymous until you go for 'big reveal'.

The best part ,it was not like those traditional masquerade ball, where the emphasis in on formal waltz but more on setting up a party atmosphere.Dress code was chosen to be Tuxedos or suits for Men and for women - They were left free to choose, till it goes with theme and of course , every had to have a mask ,with no exception.

And The much awaited night came in...

Sanskaar was no less thrilled. It would be fun playing the 'guess game' ,decoding the faces behind mask.He opted for Tom ford two piece ensemble,the classic black and white combination.He decided to ditch bow tie. Nothing more hotter and sexy than slightly unbuttoned shirt. .Right! 'Enjoy the view, ladies.' He smirked checking his reflection in mirror and picked up the mask, a black leather one,simple yet elegant ,going perfectly with his outfit and he was all set to kill the night.

The dance room,that night was Masked in mystery and draped in decadence. It carried an air of secrecy setting the feel right. And What a fun it turned out to be! Glitter and glamour all around, Masked faces, flowing champagne, delicious little finger foods and the dance...

They were free to pick partners and ofcourse, they could change too as they waltzed around. For those uncomfortable with waltz , they had a separate dance floor to sway and swing to the music.

He danced with many of them and It hadn't been tough at all - 'The guess game'. A dash of his charm plus little flirting and ofcourse few killer smiles, He had secrets out in no time.He knew everyone he danced with, every one of them ... other than 'her'.

Done with dancing ,he decided to call it quits to that night. He took his coat off, undid few more buttons for need of little air .Just a drink and he will get out.Few sips and he felt relaxed already.

That's' when She walked up to him, in that sexy little red dress, asking for dance which he refused with an apology .He watched her smile fade and the way her fingers curled back hesitantly , she was disappointed .It was clear in her eyes, behind mask.

Did this dance really mean so much to her? He looked around there's a no a free soul on floor. No doubt she's upset . One dance should be fine. He turned to look at her, she was leaving by then.

Hey!

She stopped at his voice.

He stood before her in a minute, asking for dance and her smile was back, a blooming one. His heart warmed at that sight. Well, He could make someone smile, a pretty girl, he wouldn't mind, definitely. As she placed her hand in his , his first thought - Handle with care.They felt so delicate, so fragile as his fingers curled around them softly .He guided her to dance floor and held her close, his hand curving around her shoulder and she smoothly slipped into his arms, like flowing silk , curled around his body perfectly , like she was meant to be there, Right in his hands.

He brushed it off next instant , That's insane!.

They danced little away from crowd ,especially the waltzed couples as he didn't have his mask on, but she did.Their fingers entwined, One hand wrapped around his shoulder, she moved with him, matching his every step, and she let him lead, absolutely content in his hands unlike few dominant ones trying show off their dancing prowess.They glided smoothly twirling round the floor for first few minutes, then chose to settle for a slow waltz.

As the time passed she intrigued him,as her silence. Despite his attempts ,all she would answer was, with her eyes, smiles and a nod and he noted he liked her smiles, few wide few mused, a little chuckle, each of them. At one point concern took over him , if she was dumb . She was not. Then he joked around a bit , earning him more smiles . Then paid a compliment. She blushed a little,He admitted, the shade looked lovely on her.

That was it . Nothing happened, No magic , No sparks.

It was towards end , when they would be wrapping the dance, she touched his cheek. It was not by mistake ,a deliberate one and it held him to the ground. There was something about the way her fingers moved over his cheek, neither arousing nor seducing , just pure and ardent passion, like her eyes reflected. It felt strangely intimate, very intimate.

He stood rooted ,trying to analyse all thousand feelings rushing through him as her fingers traced his features with slightest touches... like he was a dream , fascination and she wanted to live it. He let her touch him in anyway she wanted to , still lost in spell she was casting on him.Can a simple touch evoke a thousand emotions? If he had any doubts till then , they vanished without a trace.

Her fingers trailed down his neck... and that was it .That was moment .Electric.A touch and trace of her fingertips down the neck over his naked skin through open shirt.

He couldn't help but close his eyes and sigh, at the jolt that shot right through his body. When he opened his eyes and looked into hers, He was stuck and lost in those enchanting pools of brown ,helplessly drowning in depths of them.

Who are you?" he asked not sure of his own voice and breath, just a mere whisper. She didn't answer and lowered her eyes. His fingers gently brushed loose wisp of her hair, tucked it behind her ear . His fingers traced her neck in an involuntary moment . She trembled with a soft sigh at his touch . Then She looked up at him through those gorgeous eyes . Her lashes fluttered as his heart.Hypnotised ,he leaned closer.

'Bolo; he whispered again,their lips mere inches away and in answer she closed the distance.He froze, first. Then,The heat that exploded at first touch of her lips nearly burned him.She brushed his lips with lightest strokes and before he could gather his senses back , she pulled back slowly .

This time her eyes were open to read, spelling hesitance,veiled longing, shimmering passion and full of questions ... and he chose to answer exactly the way she did.

He kissed her back.

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She gasped at touch of his lips. His fingers slid across her cheek in most gentle caress, tipped her chin and he kissed her softly ,tenderly. In a minute, he knew she was a novice.He was her first.

'Her first kiss, For him'. An unnamed emotion sweeped him over.He pulled back for a split of second and their eyes met. His asked for consent, Her eyes lowered down and fluttered close giving him a go. Their lips met again for once, for twice, and thrice ..and more hot ,wet , tingling and open mouthed series of kisses .

They already pulled away from crowd ,into shadows, dark ones exploring every little sweet secret of each other ,reading each other's lips slowly, the texture and taste of it .

Her upper lip , a perfect cupid's bow and lower ,plush and so full and honeyed. All soft , moist and lucious.Giving into need, he ran his tongue lightly over them and she moaned, so sweetly arched on to him, her small body melting into his like molten liquid .

He felt heat right through her thin fabric, rasp of it over his . Skin to skin and heat shot through him like wildfire. He slid his hands down over her back,crushing her petite frame to his, gentle yet firm.In answer ,her hands went around his shoulder ,tangled into hair, drawing him down for more, their lips fitting perfectly like two puzzle pieces.

An eager and quick learner, he realised as she mirrored his actions with utmost perfection. He teased her with little bites, she did too,matching him in every way ,driving him into a sensual state of intoxication.He wanted more ,more and much more and like she read him , her lips parted in invitation. He took it in at once.

A stroke of tongues, It was fire and sparks all over, every inch ,every sense of him was lit and How! Like hit by a inferno, wild, raging and out of control .And it only added fuel to fire ,she already set him on. .Soon it turned hot, fiery, passionate and demanding and she gave into his demands in a willing surrender.

Breath Breath, last bits of his sane mind was sending signals. He ignored, he didn't want to, why would he ,when he is already dead and is right in heaven with her. Why? When you have someone in your arms ,stealing your every breath.

But they had to and that's probably first time, he cursed his breath .

They parted with ragged heavy breaths.She clutched him with trembling body,her heart thudding crazily against his , her face hidden into folds of his shirt, her breaths shaky from unbridled passion they shared few seconds ago.

This is insane! He thought as his hands wrapped around her involuntarily.His hands smoothed on her back in soothing touches, calming her and his own heated senses.

Everything fell into silence for several minutes.She drew back,looked up at him . There was a ray of light streaming towards them ... His eyes caught her attention ,a colour of midnight black, deep , intense and flaring but now they were gazing at her with utmost tenderness. She fell short of breath . She wanted to leave ,before it's too late . She took a step back . He grabbed her hand in a flicker of second ,terrified of letting her go . He tugged her back right onto him , his hands holding her in place. Her eyes widened at his unexpected reaction and they widened further as he lifted her hand to his lips kissing her wrist with delicate strokes , his eyes fixed on hers.

She turned her face ,a little away ,from his piercing eyes and felt his hot breath on her neck .A tender brush of his lips ... and her skin burned at that slightest touch. His lips brushed her ear in soft murmurs and she quivered ,her hands grabbing his shirt.

'Stay,'He murmured in a low soft tone, his cheek brushing against hers.And Her will crumbled. He didn't want her to go. The feeling was overwhelming .She didn't want to either. She wanted to steal few more minutes...with him. Her hand reached up and slipped around his neck leaning onto him. He did too.They stood their foreheads pressed together .

The feeling of holding her this close after their steamy interlude was beyond word.,It felt beautiful ,beyond intimate . Her breath now warm ,caressed him like a soothing breeze.

"Tell me you are real, all this is real .Not a beautiful dream ," He whispered softly, still trying to gather himself.She stayed silent.

In a bid to confirm , he ran a finger over her shoulder and her sigh was enough proof. His lips glided smoothly over her satiny skin with faintest touches, tracing curve of neck.He felt her shudder and he didn't want to stop. It was a sort of madness, obliterating his every thought. She was !.

He found her lips again, this time tasting them with exquisite softness and she melted right in his hands .His fingers tangled into her hair and found the ties holding her mask. And He wanted to see her! It was almost a desperate need. The one who managed to seduce all his senses ,evoke this sort of craziness that he could no longer think straight. He wanted to see her, see the one with those enchanting brown eyes and that lips which drove him nuts.He wanted to feel her with no masks, no secrets.

Now !

It only took a minute for her to gather losing senses. His finger undoing the ties .Her mask ! it's gonna slip .She broke the kiss, stepped back abruptly into darkness and in a blink , disappeared into the shadows.

He stood rooted with her mask in his hand, too stunned to move , his eyes fixed on endless stretch of darkness she vanished into .He stood right there ,robbed of his every bit of sanity and his most precious possession, His heart .

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