OS: An Icy Date

"Guys chale thoda maza karne ke liye?" rey asked the gang. The team had gotten together as one and they wanted to celebrate the union. Sharon looked at Swayam and he looked back at her. After a few moments of a silent heated conversation, Swayam spoke up, "Uhm Rey?" Rey looked at his friend questioningly. "Mujhe thoda zaruri kaam yaad aa gaya.....tho mein nahi aa paungi...aur Sharon bhi...hum dono ko ek kaam hai...so" Swayam trailed off. "Ye kya kaam hai Jo kal nahi kar sakte hmm?" Rey asked raising his eyebrows. The gang also looked at them suspicious. "Uhm guys college ki kaam hai....aur hum dono...i mean mein aur Swayam CS aur ACS hai tho hume jaana hoga hi" Sharon tried to cover up. "Par mein aur Taani GS aur AGS hai aur hume iss kaam ke baare mein kuch nahi pata" rey asked confused. "Kyunki abhi abhi VP sir ne message kiya...aur hume jaana hoga abhi" Swayam said firmly. "So see you all later" Sharon finished his sentence and after a stern glance at Swayam left in the direction of the VP sir's cabin which coincidentally was the way to their hideout too. Seeing Swayam wasn't following her and was still caught up wuth the gang, she yelled at him "Swayam shekhawat, tum mere assistant ho so you follow my rules and come here this instant!" Swayam looked helplessly at the gang who sympathized with him and let him go, not wanting another one of Sharon's tantrums. Swayam chuckled to himself and hurried over to Sharon and walked behind her until they were away from the gang's sight. Once out of sight Swayam held Sharon's wrist and pulled her close, hugging her around the waist and snuggling into the crook of her neck, whispered, "Nice acting Ms.Raiprakash" she just giggled and blushed. "Blush and all...waah waqh kya baat hai Swayam" he congratulated himself making her blush harder. She pushed him away and looked at him. "Tumhara promise" she started"yaad hai mujhe" he completed. "Go get ready and I'll see you in 20 minutes?" he asked. "Sounds great" she said. He grinned at her. "Tumhe pata hai? Mein itni excited hoon!!" she smiled excitedly looking up dreamily. Then on a softer note she said"I love you Swayam, thank you soo much for being the best boyfriend ever" she said kissing him on his cheek. "Love mein no sorry no thank you" he said cupping her face and kissing her forehead. They stayed like that looking aat each other for quite sometime after which Swayam unwillingly said "Late ho raha hai...so get ready?" he asked and sharon bid goodbye and went home to get ready.

"Pehla date....kya pehnu?" she mumbled as she sifted through her wardrobe. She texted him asking where they were going to which he called back. "Surprise hai tho mein kuch bataunga...itna jaan lo ki it will be cold...so put on something warm." he said. "Batao na please, I want to look perfect for our first date" she pleaded. "Jo tum already ho wo tum baar baar nahi ban sakthi na?" he replied. "Matlab?" she asked, smiling. "Tum already perfect ho, tho baar naar perfect kaise banogi" he replied patiently. "Fine, don't tell me, mein aa rahi hoon, bas 5minutes mein" she said. "You do not know how hard it is to resist temptation, mein neeche hoon, aur wo pipe Jo hai tumhari room ke bahar, mujhe tang kar raha hai" he said. "Good don't come up, mein tayar nahi hoon" she said and hung up while he sighed and made himself content by looking at her pictures on his phone.

Meanwhile the gang had decided to continue with their original plan, and had assembled to party the night away. Sharon came down dressed up in an ice blue frock looking as pretty as ever. Swayam looked up at her and was stunned as usually. They shared an eye lock. He walked towards her slowly and pulled her into his arms, "You look out of this world Sharon" he complimented her, she smiled and buried her face into his chest. He wore a dark ink blue shirt and jeans, typical Swayam style, simple yet handsome. He'd bought his cycle, and off they went for their first date since their fight.

They reached a posh yet elegant looking venue. And hand in hand they went in. Sharon let out a small gasp. "Ice skating?! Really Swayam?" she asked excited. He smiled, adoring her excitement lit face. "How did you know? Tumhe kaise pata ki mujhe ice skating karna pasand hai?" she asked him her eyes wide in wonderment. "Wo tho mera secret hai" Swayam said smiling. "Chale?" he asked gesturing to the booth where they get their skating shoes from. Her face turned from excitement to nervousness. "kya hua Sharon?" Swayam asked concerned, reading her face. "Wo...wo kya hai na...mein ice skating karthi Thi....jab mein choti Thi...so I really dunno if I can skate now" she replied looking uncertain. "Relax Sharon, mein hoon na" he said, turning her face so that she looked at him. She looked at him and he nodded as if to say it will be fine. She smiled and then dragged him to the counter for the skates.

The gang meanwhile had decided they would go the new club in town, where they could ice skate as well as club; coincidentally the same place where Swayam and Sharon had gone to. "Arrey ice skating bhi hai yahan" rinni exclaimed. "maza aayega bhai" bharath said rubbing his palms together. "Yaad hai hum pehle Sharon ke saath ice skating chali?" Simmi asked rinni. "Oh haan, humara pehla girls night out, boards ke baad" rinni said. "Sharon ko bohot pasand hai na, ice skating....kash wo yahan hoti" Simmi sighed. "Swayam ko bhi ice skating pasand hai" Rey put in remembering what Swayam had told him long back. "Ye dono ko pasand hai aur ye dono yahan nahi hai" Vicky said remorsefully. "Haan agar wo dono yahan hote tho kitna maza aayega na? Especially Swayam" aashi commented. "Aur Sharon" rinni said. "Umm guys chale? Next time we'll bring them along too" Rey said and they went together deciding that first they'll go to the club and then go ice-skate, coz they were hungry just then.

Meantime, Swayam buckled Sharon's skates and then extended his hand "May I?" he asked. "With all due pleasure" she said smiling. He lifted her onto her feet gently and entwining their hands together began walking towards the rink. Sharon stuttered a bit and Swayam held her all the more firmly. "Careful Sharon" he said as he steadied her. Slowly and steadily they stepped onto the ice and moved slowly hand in hand. Swayam since he was good at in line skating, could skate better than Sharon, who held onto his hand and moved slowly. Swayam patiently taught her to ice skate. She slowly skated across the rink and Swayam followed her. They'd done a skating routine, so this wasn't exactly difficult. The Dj played the music and the spotlights moved around on the ice. Swayam held Sharon as they glided across the ice. Hand in hand as a couple. "Ye bohot achi hai, hai na?" she asked smiling at him. "Tumbare saath sab kuch acha hi hai " he replied. She blushed. Swayam let go off her hand and did a few tricks with his skates as she watched on mesmerized, just like before. He soon paused in front of her and looked at her exhilarated, and waited for her response. She was so lost in him that it took a little time to realize he was asking for her opinion. She smiled and held out three fingers and then clapped. Their eyes locked and they got caught up in their own bubble and as they inched closer, the spotlight fell on them. "And the special couple of the hour is" the DJ announced. "The couple in blue! congrats, aap dono ke liye ek romantic gaana tho Banta hai, and you guys will have to do a small dance for us" he announced. The crowd cheered for them and yelled dance. Swayam and Sharon looked at each other and then shrugged. They bowed to the crowd and then waited for the music to start. It was romantic yet peppy song. "Kaise bataoon tujhe....ki dil mera kya keh raha" the song played. They started dancing in their skates....gliding across the ice, eyes locked, and moving to and fro. Swayam spun her around and she kinda lost balance and fell into his arms. The song continued melodious yet with a steady beat. Swayam did a few maneuvers around Sharon as she glided across to him and hugged him. He swept her off her feet and twirled. The crowd cheered on. Even on ice their chemistry remained passionate and intense. They broke eye contact while dancing. The song changed into a more familiar tune, *pehla nasha* played in the background. Smiling broadly they waltzed with zest, never letting go off each other. Sharon giggled as Swayam lifted her and spun around. After setting her down firmly on her feet, sorry skates, he caught her hand again and waltzed with her.

The gang noticed a crowd around the rink and could see people cheering. Curious to know what was happening they went over to see. Swaron were waltzingon the other far end of the rink and so the gang initially thought it was some other couple. The girls sighed and commented"How romantic" and the guys just looked on. It wasn't until the end of the song that swaron waltzed their way to the center of the rink. The spotlight followed them. Sharon shivered a bit. Swayam who could feel her hands growing colder, immediately shrugged out his jacket and put it around her. She put her arms around his waist and glided closer to him, hugging him. He smiled at her gesture and the crowd went "Aww". They didn't seem to hear it. All they knew was the other was there and there were so close. Inches apart. Something stirred in both of them and urged them both to close the distance in between. Swayam who still had his arms around Sharon, on his jacket rather, bent in. And she tried to tip toe onto her toes but slipped,, when Swayam caught her and held her firmly. Secure in his arms, she tilted her face upwards and closed her eyes as he moved in. Slowly and unsure they came closer. And closer. Heart overtook the brain as they came closer. As light as feather their lips met. His lips were cold and so were hers. What began as light as feather slowly turned passionate and then intense. As the crowd cheered, the kiss deepened and then after many magical moments they broke apart. And smiled. She smiled while he looked at her for her reaction. As she blushed and smiled so did he, and so did everyone one at the rink. The gang didn't realize it was Swayam and Sharon until they broke apart and smiled at each other.

"Swayam?!" the boys said. "Sharon?!" the girls said. "Ye tha unka kaam? Date?" Rey said in disbelief. "How is this even possible?" Simmi asked in disbelief. "Guys I think we should leave....its their moment and explanations can wait" Taani said and tugged at Rey's arm. "I think she's right" Vicky agreed. And the gang left for the club, resolving that they would ask them the next day. The two love birds were left to enjoy their date. Little did they know what fate had in store for them.

OS: Wuthering Heights-A SwaRon adaption

"Can the dance team kindly come over to the VP sir's cabin?" the announcer announced startling the team who sat dozing off during a boring lecture. Confused initially, they looked at each other, and then realizing they get to bunk the lecture, they grinned and looked at the teacher, who gave the "Can I stop you" look and nodded his head. Quickly snapping their books shut and murmuring their "Thank you sir"s they left, whispering excitedly. Only one person didn't take part in the conversation. One person, who hadn't smiled properly in months. One person who had a grimace as she walked robotically behind her team. Behind him, whom she had taken for granted. She saw him and sighed, yet again losing herself in their thoughts. Their blissful love life that had come to an end because of her gutless behaviour.

"Ah good....." the vp exhaled in relief, looking at the team. "Sir kya hua...any problem?" Rey asked. "Actually...yes, bahot hi bada problem hai college ki reputation ke liye" he said worried. "Aisa kya problem hai sir" Vicky piped up wondering why were they called. "As you all know, humare college ki dramatics team, are in Delhi for the national drama championships...." the vp paused for breath. "Yeah..." Rey said cautiously. "Yes sir." the vp corrected him and continued, "So, there is a drama fest coming up this week, hosted by KR college" he paused to see the reaction. The gang looked clueless. "But what are we supposed to do?" Swayam asked finally. "Well let me finish then, KR college is hosting a drama fest, and they want our college to participate, and since our drama team is not here, I want you all to take it up, and yes one more condition, you'll have to work with a KR college student...and the one picked for ours is...well see for yourselves" the vp shrugged and motioned at the entrance. Shivam entered smirking like he did. "Hey guys" he greeted.

The boys knew the truth, whereas the girls didn't. Sharon looked at Swayam warily, afraid of his reaction. "Hi" Swayam greeted him back, extending his arm for a handshake and pulling into a tiny hug like the boys always did. He smiled. He smiled. He shook his hand. He hugged him. Sharon watched this in shock, her eyes flew open in shock. Swayam who hated Shivam of what he had done to her. Swayam who didn't like shivam, who was uncomfortable with him, coz of her. 'Does this really mean he's moved on?' her heart questioned. 'Yes he has' her mind answered. "I will move on...I'm breaking up with you Sharon....agar koi right ladki aayi tho haan, doonga mein usko ek fair chance" his voice boomed again in her ears. Unable to stand there anymore, she left after muttering"excuse me". Her hands brushing against her cheeks furiously. Swayam saw her go, a part of him still wanted to go with her, but his mind stopped him. "Its over now Swayam, don't go after her" he listened and stayed. His face betraying nothing. Simmi who knew everything thought Sharon needed sometime alone and stayed back. While the gang looked taken aback at sharon's reaction. "Well then, so will you guys do this to save the college's rep?" the vp asked. They looked at each other uncertainly. And then shrugging they agreed and left to the rehearsal hall to discuss.

Sharon entered after a while, her eyes a bit red around the corners. She looked tired and weak. The gang yelled a hi and wondered where she'd gone. She hastily made up a story and diverted their attention to the drama. "Ok so script we have, now audition?" Rey asked looking around at the gang. "Audition karein tho hum time waste karenge, I think its better to vote" shivam said. "Vote? For the leads? I think Swayam will be perfect for Heathcliff's role, and he's the smartest of the lot...so he'll have no problems remembering dialogues." Rey said thoughtfully. The other boys jumped excitedly and agreed with Rey, partly because they didn't want to be the leads. The girls also vouched in Swayam's favour and Swayam had no other option than to accept the role. "Female lead?" shivam asked. "Agar Swayam lead hai, tho obviously its Sharon" Simmi said. "Haan kyunki Sharon Swayam ki dance partner hai, aur chemistry bhi achi hai" rinni added very seriously. The guys did their signature chemistry, while Swayam gave rinni a cold stare. "Perfect. Waise bhi, both make a good couple, so teek hai, Sharon it is" Shivam said and went on to discuss the other roles. Sharon looked warily at Swayam, he looked back at her his expression stern and cold unlike the one he'd given any of the others. He then turned back to the discussion. "Can we do a musical drama and not an actual drama?" Swayam asked Shivam. "Woah, kya idea hai bhai...i guess so, wo bhi ek type of drama hi tho hai" he said. Rey thumped Swayam on his back. The characters were picked, and the script they already had. They were doing a musical drama on the classic "Wuthering Heights" by Emily brontë.

Rehearsals were done regularly, a lot of hardwork put by the team. Sharon was the only one who seemed not to tire easily, because it was during these rehearsals that she could actually talk to him, be with him in his secure gaze. They had a couple dance post the deaths of Catherine and Heathcliff, to symbolize the reunion of the two lovers in death. And since swaron were playing these roles, they had to do the dance. Rehearsals time they were left alone to practice their dance and set the routine. Sharon cherished that time the most. Thought the first day she had been hurt coz of his refusal to dance with her, she'd put on a brave face and accepted it, since it was her fault. But persuasion from the gang forced Swayam into agreeing for the dance.

Finally it was the D-day. Swayam and Sharon dressed up and came out of their rooms. Swayam was in a tail coat and suit, with his hair neatly gelled at the back. Sharon had put her hair into a bun, and wore a cream coloured gown, which flowed down and floated as she walked. As sharon set her hair properly before going onto stage in front a huge mirror, she spotted Swayam behind her, talking to Rey. In the mirror it looked like they were standing together. She smiled. They looked perfect. She was glad..but somewhere deep inside it hurt a lot too. Swayam caught a glimpse of them in the mirror too when she admired his perfection. He was momentarily lost, before he snapped out and came back to reality. He stepped away from the view and resumed talking to Rey, breaking Sharon's heart. Her smile vanished immediately as he stepped away.

"Sharon?" the peon handed an envelope. It was from the hospital. Her reports she presumed and opened them. Taking one look at them she dropped them and went away to the wash room. Swayam who had noticed all of this, came to see what was the matter. He was shattered. Sharon, his Sharon had only a month left in this world. Her asthma had aggravated and developed into a chronic disease. And unless she took care, she had 30 days or less! Guilt pierced through his heart. He knew she wasn't fine, would this mean that he was responsible for her death? Even if partly, he had a hand in her quick death. He should've been more careful! He clutched his hair in frustration. Sharon just then returned and silently took the paper from his hand and left unable to talk anything.

And then the musical started. Simmi and nilesh were narrating. Until the first solo dance, everything went fine. "Its too late to apologize" played in the background as sharon and Swayam seperated by a wall, did their solos, a pure contemporary solo at the part where heathcliff returns to the heights only to find Catherine married to Edgar Linton (Shivam). The dance was heartfelt. Their expressions were such that the audience cried with them. The story soon progressed to the part where Catherine falls ill, and spends all her time dreaming about heathcliff, and her maiden life. Heathcliff who hears the news of Catherine's sickness is grief stricken and rushes to to see her. *Apologize tune in bg* he waits until the maid sends Edgar, with whom heathcliff didn't get alongwith, away and lets him in. Swayam walked onto the stage, looking staggered and drained. Having felt some of the emotions, he looked exhausted. Sharon was a wreck. Heathcliff and Catherine were an example of them in a way. "Oh Sha..Cathy!Oh my love! Oh my life!" he said as he entered with tears in his eyes. He paused as she looked up, "What now" Simmi hissed. "What now? You have broken my heart swa..." she paused. "Heathcliff! What are you doing?!" Simmi hissed again. "You and Edgar have broken my heart heathcliff, You have killed me! How many years do you mean to live after I am gone?" she asked sarcasm injected into her voice by practice, her eyes boring into his. "You've killed me" her voice remained there, in his head....breaking his heart a bit. Guilt tugged at the corners of his heart. "Dude kneel in front of her...say your lines" Rey prompted him from backstage. Swayam robotically went and kneeled in front of her. He put his hands forward and she crashed herself into him, letting her need take over her mind. She ran her fingers through his hair and he hugged her back. "I wish I could hold you" she said taking in his presence, the feel of him against her. The security and love she'd been pining for. "I wish I could hold you till we both were dead! I wish I could freeze this moment here. Nay, I shouldn't care for your suffering! Why should I? Will you be happy when I'm gone? Will you be happy when I'm in the earth Swayam?" she asked him. "Heathcliff!" Simmi hissed. "Will you say twenty years hence, that There lies the grave of Sharon Raiprakash, I loved her long ago and was wretched to lose her but it is past. I've loved so many since; my children are dearer to me than she was and at death I shall not rejoice I'm going to her rather I shall be sorry I'm leaving them behind." she said in one breath, tears escalding her cheeks. Since their break up these questions haunted her. "Will you Swayam? Will you really love someone else? Will you replace me Swayam unlike heathcliff?" she asked sobbing onto his shoulders.

"Ladies and gentlemen, presenting to you Swayam and Sharon,the star crossed lovers who let ego come in between, like Catherine and heathcliff. Will their love bloom or go to gloom?" Rey managed the situation. The audience were too caught up to notice the wrong dialogues. They were crying with Sharon and Swayam. "Are you possessed by the devil?! You know you lie to say I've killed you! And Sharon you know that I could forget you as easily as dance! Is it not enough for your selfishness that while you rest in peace, I'll walk through hell?" he yelled. The dialogues and his own emotions mixing together. "I won't be at peace! I am not at peace!" she moaned. "I'm not wishing for more torture Swayam. All I wish is for us never to have parted. Should any of my words or deeds offend you hereafter, be assured I will feel the torment as well! Forgive me for my own sake Swayam! Please! You've never ever hurt me in our entire lives! It was I who hurt you...every single time. Me. Me. Not you" she cried. Swayam stood facing the fireplace, tears brimming down his eyes as well. He turned towards her. In a flash, she ran across the stage tripped and fell into his steady arms. He pulled her into a bone crashing hug and kissed her face. She sobbed. "I'm dying Swayam, I'm dying just like Catherine died without her love, I'm dying without you Swayam. It kills me to look normal when you affect me so much, your attitude hurts so much. Every time you walk away I die a little on the inside. Why do you do this to me?!" she asked. "I love you Sharon" was all he could say. "Do you really mean it? Or is it just words to ease my pain, sympathy to calm me down?" she asked. Getting angry at her words, he pushed her away from himself and held her at an arms distance. "No don't push me away, I need you Swayam. I need you to live I shall die otherwise without you" she sobbed trying to go back to him. Without a word he pulled her by her waist back against his chest. "Don't you dare tell that again! Do you think I don't love you?! Do you think I can live without you? I cannot live without my life Sharon! I cannot live without my soul! I cannot live without you!" he said with all the intensity of his love their love. Memories flooded back of their dates, their confession and beautiful relation. They looked into each others eyes as they saw their memories together in each other's eyes. Sharon tilted her head up slightly parting her lips, closing her eyes as she did. Swayam looked at her and leaned in as well, closing his eyes, parting his lips. Slowly and uncertainly he closed the distance between them. Their lips met closing the distance between them, hesitance and uncertainty was what he felt as he pressed his lips to hers. She kissed him back urgently and passionately. They stood there lost to the world, oblivious to the fact that people watched them. The kiss was urgent, passionate, intense yet sweet. Their breath became faster. Swayam held sharon possessively by her waist. Wrapping his arms more tightly around them. She ran her fingers up his back and through his hair, and pressed herself to him. As they moulded together, they seemed inseperable and inexhaustible. After what seemed like hours they broke apart for the need of oxygen. Swayam was panting and Sharon gasped. He still didn't let go of her. Her arms were around his neck. They looked into each others eyes and still smiled. "I love you Sharon" he said his voice husky. "And I love you" Sharon said breathlessly happy. The gang watched all this in a hushed silence. Rey and Simmi weren't expecting so much intensity and passion, and came out of their reverie soon. The audience looked on stunned into silence. As Sharon said her I love you they broke into an applause, making Sharon blush and surprising Swayam. Taking it as a cue, Rey decided to end the drama, and played the final tune for which they had to dance. *Piano tune of pehla nasha* Simmi went to take care of the flowers shower. As the song started, Swayam went onto one knee and asked for a dance, for which she gladly gave in. They waltzed to their tune, with their hearts filled with love. They danced gracefully and the crowd was entranced by them again. It was like as if a magic spell had been cast. The auditorium was hushed. They danced and the song ended with them in their signature pose. Sharon was in Swayam's arms eyes locked. The crowd broke into an applause again as the flower petals floated around them, followed by flowers from the audience. Pulling out of the pose the bowed and the entire team came on stage. Swayam had a firm grip around Sharon's waist and refused to let go even when Simmi and the girls tried to hug her. The curtain fell and the audience encored their performance. Sharon suddenly turned pale. She'd been controlling the cough, but it exceeded the limit and she started coughing. Slowly to fiercely. Weak from the crying and confession, she stumbled as Swayam caught her. "Sharon" he said shocked. The gang surrounded them as Swayam carried her and ran to the medical room. A short while later the doctor came and allowed for anyone person to enter the room. Swayam went in. Sharon hadn't woken up yet.

"Sharon rai prakash?" a peon asked. "Wo andar hai...kya baat hai?" Simmi asked. The peon gave her a white envelope from the hospital where she took her treatment. Thinking it was right to let Swayam or Sharon open it, she went called Swayam outside. He came out unwillingly. Simmi handed him the envelope "I think its right for you or Sharon to read first" as she said it, Sharon stirred. Swayam immediately rushed to her side and took her hand. "Sharon, can you hear me?" he asked. "I love you" came her feeble reply. "As I love you" he said, his voice weak with relief. He helped her sit up. Handing over the envelope, he helped her open it. They read the letter together. As they delved deep Sharon clutched Swayam's hand weakly in excitement and happiness. "It was a mistake!" they whispered. "Swayam I'm gonna live!! I won't leave you! I..i.." she said faltering for words. "Shh I know Sharon! Tum kabhi mujhse dhoor nahi ja sakti. Kabhi nahi" he said his voice gentle. "Swayam" she said and hugged him. "We'll get married have lots of kids and dance till our deaths" she whispered happily. "Woah, lets take it slow shall we, abhi abhi first kiss hui" he said pulling apart. "Don't you want me?" she asked her face turning sad. "Meine aise kab kaha? I just said wo sab le liye abhi time hai, lets enjoy and take one small step at a time, shall we?" he said kissing her forehead. "Aur haan pyaar sirf iss janm ke liye nahi hai, even after death we won't stop loving each other. Our love is for" he said "Eternity" she completed his sentence. Then getting out of her bed slowly, she snuggled into Swayam's chest and holding hands they made their way out. The gang waited outside. Swaron appeared at the door and boom went the confetti. "Surprise!!" the gang yelled. Rey came in holding a cake with "swaron written on it" as celebrations and story telling took place, Swayam and Sharon made a silent promise never to leave the other's side come what may. And thus yet again continued the swaron journey along the path of Eternal True Love.