Chapter Thirty Six

Fuuuuucccckkkiiiinnnngggg heeeeellllllllllllllll!!!!!

Avantika placed her hands at her sides, gasping for breath. She wiped away the bit of sweat that had formed on her forehead with the back of her hand, and glanced back at the group behind her. They were almost at the end of their hike, almost reaching the top of the trail that provided a glorious view of the area around them. At first the guys had been way ahead, the girls being behind. But as the hike went on, the guys had slowly slowed down, feeling rather exhausted, the girls continuing to remain behind. They had taken two breaks in between, but all Avantika wanted was to get it over with, especially since she had an adrenaline rush going on.

"Come on you guys, we're almost at the top!"

"Chill out chatterbox," Virat said, stepping beside her. "The group is only going to be moving slower and you know it."

"Let's take another break," Sana said.

"Oh come on, we're almost there," Avantika frowned.

"Nuh uh Ava, you go. I'm so exhausted," and she ran her hands over her chest, which was slightly glistening from sweat.

Avantika urged herself not to puke from her desperate attempts, although they had worked on some of the guys, who were currently eyeballing her.

"How are you not feeling hot in that thing Ava, it's so hot," Sana fanned herself.

"Well, yeah, it is, but the more sweat during a workout, the better, no?"

"Don't get too warm up in there though," Virat said. "No one's carrying you down if you faint."

Avantika scowled at him. "Ha," she said sarcastically, and she unzipped her jacket, revealing her toned body and black sports bra that zipped up from the front.

Immediately, she had caught the attention of a lot of the guys, and the ones who had been looking at Sana, were no longer interested in her. It was clear that Sana was fuming with jealousy, but Avantika could care less.

"I'm still going," Avantika said. "See you lazy bozos later," and she continued up the trail.

But not only had Sana felt jealousy, but Virat had as well. He knew exactly where his fellow buddies' eyes were going and he was not happy about it at all, especially since he knew what many of them would like to do with the zipper of her sports bra. The moment he saw someone attempt to go ahead as well, he spoke up.

"You all take your time, I'll keep my eyes out on her before she does something and her brother murders me," and Virat went after Avantika.

Avantika continued following up the trail, and not too long later, she reached the top, coming out to the cliffside and seeing the view below. There was nothing but greenery everywhere, trees beyond trees all around, the hills and mountains surrounding them beyond. The sky was still clear blue, and the clouds were as fluffy as marshmallows.

"Wow... it's so beautiful," she said in awe, gazing out at her surroundings.

"Not as beautiful as you."

Avantika turned around and looked at Virat. He walked over to her, taking his backpack off and setting it beside a rock before standing beside her. He looked out at the view around them, while Avantika looked up at him.

He noticed it from the corner of his eyes and looked at her. "What?"

"You're such a cornball."

Although Virat tried to frown as he rolled his eyes, he couldn't stop his grin. Avantika grinned as well, both looking out at the view.

"Nice outfit," Virat finally said.

"Sana seems to disagree."

"I could care less."

Avantika looked up at him, smirking at him.

"What?"

"She won't be happy to hear that."

"That's unfortunate for her."

"Hmm, how true. Oh, the poor girl...."

"You know, I would preferably not like to talk about other women who aren't my girlfriend," he said, crossing his arms as he looked back out at the view.

"Oh? And who's your girlfriend?"

Virat looked down at her and Avantika stopped herself from shrieking like a banshee, though she did start rocking back and forth on her feet as she grinned like the Cheshire cat.

"Come here, you," Virat chuckled, and he pulled her in by her waist, removed her cap off of her head, and kissed her.

Avantika happily threw her arms around him, kissing him in return. "This is honestly so perfect," she said when she pulled away. "We've got the view and everything! Too bad it isn't for forever," she frowned.

Virat pulled out his phone from his pocket and held it out. "It can be."

Avantika looked up at him in surprise, but she couldn't help the grin on her face. She happily nodded, as if she were a bobblehead, causing Virat to chuckle. He opened up the camera app and held out his phone as he kissed her again, taking a picture. Avantika hopped up in joy as she looked at the photo and then had him take a few selfies of them, since he was taller and his arms were longer.

"Aww, we look so cute together," Avantika gushed.

"No kidding."

Both Avantika and Virat looked up to see the rest of the group pouring in. Vikram was looking at them with a smirk, some of the other guys behind him.

"Watching out for her because of Arnav huh," Vikram smirked.

Avantika rolled her eyes and looked at their pictures.

"Tell me dude, does Arnav know?"

"Know what," Sana asked as she went beside her brother.

"About these two hooking up."

"Hook- wait, what?"

Sana looked at them, totally confused and annoyed.

"Bhai is too busy with his own stuff," Avantika said, taking out her own phone from her jacket pocket.

"Damn Virat, this is a ballsy move," Vikram said. "What will Arnav think when he finds out?"

"First of all, its not just some hook up," Virat said. "Avantika is my girlfriend."

"Wait, what," Sana nearly squealed.

"Damn, really ballsy move," Vikram said.

Virat rolled his eyes, ignoring his commentary.

"Oh, you're a being so dramatic, chill out," Avantika waved. "Bhai knows my feelings for him, they're best friends, and there's no issues, right babe," and she looked up at Virat.

Virat hummed in agreement and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.

"And before anyone tries to start some shit, I've notified Bhai and he happily gives his blessing," Avantika said, looking at them. "So fuck off."

"You heard her."

Vikram held his hands up. "Alright dude, your funeral," and he walked away, his buddies following after him.

Sana stood there, absolutely irritated, and Avantika waved at her with the fakest smile possible. The girl let out a huff and stomp, and stomped back to her posse, her arms crossed and purposely trying to push out her already half-spilled-out breasts.

Avantika turned to Virat and he placed a kiss on the top of her head, before both turned back to enjoy the view. For now they would enjoy the calm and only wonder what tomorrow would bring.