He was the thunder she was ready to be struck by.
She was the fire he was ready to burn himself with.
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Born in a world where politics ruled emotions, they dared falling for each other
But...
Arjun watched in confusion as she freed the palluof her sari that was tied around her waist and started tearing it, Before he could understand she took the red piece of cloth and tied it around his forearm.
Arjun gazed at her downcast face as she came close. Her long lashes framing Her rosy cheeks while her curly hair was occasionally teasing his skin, making his heart beat fast.
"There you go" She stepped back "Apply something on it later" She almost ordered.
"As her highness wishes" Arjun couldn't help but baited and enjoyed the effect it had on her as she flashed him an embarrassed grin.
They walked in silence. Arjun looked back and observed her limping. It was clear she wasn't used to walking.
"Where do you live?"
"Kampilya. How far am I from Kamilya?"
"Far enough" He looked ahead "We will reach before dawn though"
"What's your name?" She asked but without waiting for reply continued "It's strange we've been together for almost an hour and haven't introduced each other"
"What's the need when we would probably never see each other again" He smiled and watched her narrowing her brows.
"You seem familiar" She declared.
"I doubt considering the fact that the last time I visited Panchal, you weren't even born, Princess"
"How-" She stopped the started again "H-How do you..... " Arjun watched as her full lips parted while her pupil expanded.
"Your father did a pretty good job announcing the divine birth of his kids" Arjun paused to look deep into her lotus eyes before continuing "Besides who else smells like blue lotus?"
"Well that means you knew me all along and I don't even know your name"
"Its.... Jay"
"You can call me Krishnaa" She smiled.
"Krishnaa" Her name rolled off his tongue.
Arjun suddenly halted and raised his hand to stop her from speaking.
"What?" Her brows joined in confusion.
"I believe your father has found you Princess"
"How do you know that? I can't hear or see anything" She said while looking here and there and after sometimes she finally saw the flag of Panchal's royal chariot.
She squealed happily before turning to him "How did you do it?"
Ignoring her curiosity he stated "I should probably take my leave, Princess"
"Krishnaa" She corrected "And why are you in such a hurry to leave? Let me introduce you to my father. You saved my life after all, you deserve some reward"
"I've already got my reward" He pointed at his wound which was covered up with a piece of her sari.
Her lotus eyes bore into his amber ones for a long time before her red lips curved into a beautiful smile "just stay"
Arjun took a last look at the blue flame of Panchala before slowly backing away. He watched the chariot coming closer to them while the Princess waved at someone and rushed toward it.
If King Drupad were there,he would definitely recognize. He couldn't allow it to happen, not until his mother and eldest brother wanted it.
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Draupadi
"Draupadi" My brother pulled me into a tight embrace. I closed my eyes with a small smile wrapping my arms around him.
"Still alive to annoy you"
"Be quite, will you?" He released me and continued his rebuking "Your friends told us what happened, Didn't I tell you that stubborn horse is too difficult to handle, but of course you didn't listen to me, why would you? Who-"
"Oh my! Dhrisht calm down" I rolled my eyes.
"Calm down? You're asking me to calm down? Just wait till you face Pitashri" Dhrisht fumed.
"I know.... " I swallowed a lump "Oh! I've to introduce you to someone" I remembered the amber-eyed stranger and turned back.
My smile dropped as I found no one. I looked around to find a certain pair of golden eyes but failed.
Where did he go?
"Who?" My brother asked patting my shoulder. I remained silent as disappointment settled in my heart
"Nothing let's go" I murmured before ascending the chariot.
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Arjun's another name was Jay. He has been called Jay many times by Draupadi, Krishna and Vyasa ( till now I had only noticed these three calling Arjun Jay)
Anyways I really hope you enjoyed this not so long chapter :)
