Timeless Passion: Chapter 4: Secrets Unveiled

Title: Timeless Passion
Author: Roshni & KC
Rating: PG-13
Pairings:U-Know/KC, Micky/Jouty, Xiah/Naina, Max/Salma, Hero/Roshni
Word Count: 3,821
Disclaimer: We do not own DBSK or the songs used in the story. This is a work of fiction. This was written for fun. No profit is being made and no copyright infringement is intended.

Introduction , Chapter 1:Inevitable Meetings , Chapter 2:Emotions in Turmoil Chapter 3: Reminiscence

Chapter 4: Secrets Unveiled

After a few minutes, two cars pulled up in front of the university bar and the residents of the two cabins piled out next to each other. All of them are shocked to see Roshni and U-know sitting by a tree. Roshni looks spaced out while U-know was blubbering rubbish. Max walked up to Roshni demanding to know what happened.

Roshni explained that she found him in the bar and filled into the role of a friend since none of the others were present. Max thanked her and asked U-Know what happened.

U-Know held onto his arm and pulled himself up. “She cried and I couldn't do anything about it, my koala bear cried.” KC's eyes go wide as she heard this. She walked up to him and slapped him.

“He’s drunk, leave him.” Jouty sneered.

U-know looked at KC and held her by the shoulders. “I am sorry Koala bear I couldn't do anything to make you stop crying. Every time a tear fell from your eyes my heart bled-”

KC interrupted him, “YOU GOT DRUNK because I CRIED. Don’t you even know that when you’re drunk I cry even more? I abhor drunks.”

“I had no other choice.” U-Know whispered.

“There's always a choice. Getting drunk is like being a coward. You want to dull the pain just like my grandfather.” KC said this brokenly and started to walk away but U-Know grabbed her hand. “Getting drunk once does not mean that I am going to die and I couldn't take it anymore. WHY DO YOU GUYS DO THIS TO ME? FIRST HERO, NOW YOU! I feel like I am going explode anytime soon.”

“If some tears made you drunk then maybe these tears will sober you up.” KC said with tears pouring down her face.

“I HATE YOU. You have made my life miserable since we bumped into each other. Do you how I feel, knowing that I like someone who hates me and tries to fight with me at every chance. But now I am not so sure if I even like you.” KC walked into the bar leaving everyone in stunned silence. She came back with a bucket of cold water and dumped it on U-Know.

“You awake now?” KC asked.

“Yes, but why did you drench me? Were you worried about me?” U-Know drawled.

“That was a wake-up call. I don’t even know why they dragged me here.” She started to walk towards the jeep. Everyone but Roshni started to walk towards the cars. Naina looked back to see Roshni still standing there. She walked back to her, and dragged her back to the car.
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The next morning, KC went into Lerwick town to look for accommodations for Ranbir. She went to the most expensive Hotel in Lerwick. Lerwick International Hotel but there is a fashion convention coming to Lerwick the same weekend as Ranbir. KC spends the whole afternoon looking for accommodation and but can't find any. KC wandered to a park and sits on the bench. What am I going to do, if I tell papa that I can't find accommodations he will definitely stop speaking to me and mom, what am I going to do? She sits there for nearly an hour until she decided to go to her dean and ask for his advice. KC's dean knew about KC's family and her problems with them. She walked back to the university and went to the dean's office.

The dean offered her a solution for the dilemma. One of the cabins in the teacher’s grounds next to Miss. Godhbole’s cabin is empty. The dean will also throw in the university jeep so Ranbir can get into town for his meetings. KC left the Dean's office with a lighter heart and called Ranbir. Back in Edinburgh Ranbir was just about to leave the house when the phone rings. “Hello.” He said gruffly.

“Is this Mr. Nanda?” KC asked.

“Yes.” Ranbir replied crossly.

“Uh...is this a bad time to be calling? It’s Kaula…Mr. Chatterji’s daughter.” KC said a bit hesitantly.

“Oh. Hello, I am sorry I just got out of a frustrating meeting. How are you?” He asked.

“I'm doing well. I called you about your accommodations for your stay here in Lerwick. Unfortunately the hotels here are fully booked so I couldn't get you a room. However, my dean has agreed to allow you to stay at one of our staff cabins and he'll also provide a car for you to use during your stay here. I hope it won’t be a problem.” KC explained.

“As long as I have a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in I'm ok. So don't worry wherever you put me I'll be ok.” Ranbir tried to cheer her up.

KC hangs up and made her way to art class. She entered the class to find that everyone is already there. Even Roshni is sitting in her usual corner. To KC's dismay U-know is also sitting at their table and just looking at him brings back all of last night's memories. She walked past her table and goes to sit in the opposite corner alone. Kanya walked in to see KC sitting alone and asked her and Roshni to sit in their usual seat. KC moved back to the table and Roshni grabbed her chair and sits with them.

“Right, your work for today is; you're going to make some play dough and then use the play dough to express your feelings. So if you are angry, sad, and happy whatever you are feeling you need to express that. Ingredients are at the front. Each group has a box with everything they need so let's get cracking.” Kanya instructed them. All the groups got their boxes and started to make the play dough.

Naina and Xiah were having more fun messing each other rather than making the play dough. Micky watched Jouty as she took charge in making their play dough. While Salma and Max worked in harmony to make their lemon scented yellow play dough.

Kanya noticed KC standing alone to the side. She asked KC why she is standing all alone when this is a group project.

However, she is interrupted with U-Know’s loud mouth, “who are you telling group project? Koala doesn't know the meaning of group work.”

Everyone looked at U-know angrily.

KC offered to cook play dough and couldn’t decide which scent to use until U-Knows interrupted, “let’s make it eucalyptus. Koala’s love it.” KC’s only response was to glare at him.

All the groups made their play dough and return to their tables to start their modelling. Kanya watched all the groups working together and there was a lot of chatter in the class. In one corner she could hear Xiah and Naina talking about their favourite poems and poets. In another corner she heard Jouty and Mickey talking about the different writing classes they were going to attend and how Jouty loves to paint. Max and Salma were talking about chocolates and how they should go down to Birmingham to visit the Cadbury chocolate factory. The group that puzzled her most was U-know, Roshni and KC. Kanya felt she may have made a mistake in putting KC and U-know together. Today she hasn't seen any verbal sparring between the two.

Yunho started to mutter about families and Salma –who overheard- asked about KC’s family. Before KC can reply U-Know says, “Koala's family thinks she's an embarrassment because she talks too much. They hardly come over; come to think of it I've never seen your family down here…” U-Know trailed off.

KC's eyes tear up but she braved it out. “Yeah well…I am happy either way.”

At that moment Kanya asked them to talk about what they’ve made.

Salma left her play dough as it is because at this point in time she feels as if she needs a mould to be in. Kanya asked her why she feels the need to be moulded. Before Salma can reply U-Know interrupted, “is this supposed to be an art class or a therapy class?”

Everyone looks at U-Know surprised until Salma says,” I just feel like I don't fit in... Maybe one day I will.”

Kanya motioned for Max to talk about what he made. He has made a coffin and a hospital bed because that is where two people he loves dearly are.

Roshni made a sparring mat because she misses hers greatly.

U-Know made a cake to say sorry for his behaviour last night.

Naina made a desk and a stool. On the desk are some feather pens. “I’m happy this morning and when I'm happy I spout poetry. So I decided to make a desk, where a poet writes. Feather pens for him to write with and a stool where he will read his poems from.” Naina explained.

Xiah made the figure of a girl and a boy holding hands meant to signify a relationship, which is pure.

Jouty made some books to cheer up KC who has been down since yesterday.

KC mouthed, “thank you, I love you.” Jouty mouthed back, “love you too.”

“I made some music notes and instruments. I made them because whatever mood I am in I tend to express myself through my music.” Micky explained.

“I'm glad you have some way of expressing yourself. Right last but not least, it's our usually loud member of the class who is very quiet today. So KC you want to tell me what you have made since I saw you concentrating really hard.” Kanya asked.

“Oh it's just a family. This is the mom, dad, son and daughter and here is the other daughter who is ignored. In this coffin is Grand dad who loved the little girl who was ignored but not enough to stop drinking. Sorry I seem to be telling you the whole story of the book I read. I made this because I feel for the girl. That’s all.” KC tried to play it off.

“That's pretty intense. Are you sure you were talking about a book?” Kanya asked uncertain.

“Yes.” KC replied.

“Right, good job guys. Your next assignment is due next week on Monday. You have a day or at least half a day with your partners and then make a piece of your most special moment. See you all next week.” Kanya dismissed the class.

KC rushed out of class and went straight to her swing in the park. The rest of the class wonder what is wrong with KC and looked at Jouty for an explanation.

“What? I really don't know. Ever since she went out of the cafeteria yesterday she has been tense. Asked U-know he probably said something...” Jouty trailed off.

“All I know was that she was crying when I saw her at lunch and it wasn't me.” U-Know defended himself.

“I don't know... did you say anything to her in class?” Jouty asked.

“Yeah just the usual koala and u idiot know it all conversation and I asked her about her family.” U-know said as if nothing is wrong.

Jouty looked at him with murder in her eyes.

“What? I just askeded if she had one. We haven't seen any of them.” U-know replied.

Micky supported U-Know saying how no one seeing KC’s family or hearing her talk about them. Jouty refused to tell them anything besides the fact that it upsets KC.

U-Know suggested for the whole group to split up and go look for her.

So they split into their pairs of twos and go looking for KC. U-know and Roshni head straight for the park and on her usual spot he finds her sitting with her shoulders shaking.

“Go to her. I'll tell the rest that you found her.” Roshni said quietly.
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Kanya’s Cabin

Kanya was lost in her thoughts until Pooja called her back.

“Di(older sister) today is my wedding anniversary. I wonder what Ranbir is doing.” Kanya asked.

“I bet he's with Aditya and they are probably celebrating somewhere. Forget this. Tell me how your class was?” Pooja tried to distract Kanya from her painful past.

“Good. I'm just getting to know the class. I am quite worried about them though. All of them have this aura of sadness. The boys, I can understand but the girls, I don't know.” Kanya explained.

“Well soon you'll get to know them. Can I meet them?” Pooja asked excitingly.

Kanya agreed to have the class meet Pooja tomorrow and suggested going to pick up Tommy and going to the beach.

Meanwhile in Edinburugh Ranbir was also remembering his first wedding anniversary...

“Ranbir, come back to planet earth. Let’s prepare for the meeting in Lerwick okay. Did Kaula call you?” Aditya asked.

“Yeah, there is a fashion convention so she's got me a cabin on campus and a car as well.” Ranbir explained.

“Do you think Kanya remembers our anniversary?” Ranbir asked Aditya suddenly.

“Ranbir she left you four years ago. Do you really think she remembers you? Let’s just get these preparations out of the way.” Aditya said a bit harshly.
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At the park where U-know had found KC on her swing...

He didn't know what to do. He couldn't think of what to do, so he did the only thing his heart was telling him. He walked up behind her and hugged her. KC stiffened when she felt someone's arm go around her.

“Please stop crying, every tear that falls out of your eyes feel like boulders dropping on my heart and I can't do anything.” U-know begged her.

KC turned around. Her face is ravaged with tears. She stood up and just looks at U-know

“Did you say something?” She asked.

“Please stop crying. My heart feels so heavy when I see you cry. I don't know how to make you feel better. Tell me please, did someone hurt you? I will go beat them up but please stop crying.” U-know said looking into her eyes.

“It's not easy turning my emotions on and off but what do you know about that?” KC asked bitterly.

“I understand better than you can imagine probably more than anyone ever could.” U-know said softly.

“I know you can understand the pain of losing someone close to your heart but when it's the only person who loves you it's not that easy. Besides you are perfect so why wouldn't anyone love you?” KC asked angrily.

U-know looked at her shocked. “Do you really think I am perfect? Do you think anyone in this world can ever be perfect? No one is without problems. We are lucky enough to have friends who are there for us. You have them too; open up to them let them help you”

U-know stopped to take a deep breath. “Let me help you.” He whispered.

“Why would I drag my friends into my problems? They have their own. Besides, no one could understand my problem because the problem is me.” KC said fully believing what she was saying to be true.

“How much stupider can you get KC? You out of everyone should know better. How do you know the problem is you? Do your friends say that to you ever and you're not the only one with this problem. There are many people out there who probably have the same problem as you. Stop being so selfish and an attention seeker.” U-know said a bit ruthlessly.

“Attention seeker... me... I didn't ask you to come after me. I was ok on my own. Why would I want anyone's attention when it brings my imperfections to light? You want to know why I love the other girls like my sisters because my very own sister is embarrassed of me...” KC trailed off in a whisper.

“Then your sister is a b****** and the imperfect one. If she can't see you for who you are then she is not the best person to base you're judgement of yourself on. I can't believe how much you think of her opinion. Maybe you should take into account the people who actually care for you and the fact that your sister is embarrassed of you is sad because I am so proud of you.” U-know smiled at her.

“Really?” KC asked surprised.

While KC and U-know were chatting in the park Naina and Xiah were heading towards the Art supplies closet.

“We should get our drawings on graph paper.” Naina suggested.

“Why limit ourselves to drawing, why not make stuff? I mean we have till next week.” Xiah said smiling.

Naina agreed with him but reminded him of the performance this weekend.

They reached the art closet and go in to find some materials for their homework but little do they suspect that Hero has been following them for a while.

Hmmm what can I do to get these two together? Hero thought.

All of a sudden a light bulb went off inside in his head and a smile comes over his face.

Naina and Xiah walked in the closet and found everything they needed.

“That was pretty fast.” Xiah stated.

“I know. That sucks. I had hoped I could be locked in this closet with you a little longer.” Naina made a Freudian slip.

Xiah laughed off the quietness that followed Naina's statement while his whole body turned red.

Xiah walked toward the door and turned the doorknob. He twisted it, pulled at it but it did not budge.

“Aww that is so sweet of you to pretend the door is locked so we can spend more time together.” Naina said sweetly.

Xiah looked back at her and said, “I wish.”

He tried the door knob again.

Naina walked up to him and kissed him on the cheek. “You're such a sweetheart to try to make my wish come true and an excellent actor. I almost believe you that we are locked in but it’s okay so stop the acting.” She says.

Naina walked up to the door and tried to open it. She pulled at it, hit it. By now she was almost on the door trying to open it. At one point her feet were on the wall while she was trying to pull open the door.

With no luck, Naina turned to look at Xiah and in a meek voice stated, “We are locked in.”

“I know sweetheart. I've been trying to tell you that for the past ten minutes.” Xiah said looking at her amused.

All of a sudden a 100 watt smile goes off on Naina's face.

“Wow! If I knew it was that easy get my wishes granted I would have askeded for a lot more!” Naina exclaimed.

“This is not funny. We are really locked.” Xiah said while trying to open the door again wishing for a miracle to happen.

Naina takes in a deep breath, pulled her sleeves up to her elbow and marched to the door acting all tough and has another fighting match with the door.

Xiah reached for his cellphone but huffed out in frustration after seeing no signal.

Naina was still pulling the knob. By now she was half bent pulling it, kicking it.
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Meanwhile on the other side, Hero was holding the doorknob and whistling softly.
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Xiah tried to hold back his laughter but ends up laughing.

“Couldn't you wish for something else?” Xiah asked in an irritated voice.

“I didn't know it was going to come true.” Naina answered in a small voice.

She loses her balance and stumbled backwards straight into Xiah’s arms.

“My bones are ok, nothing broken. At least I don't feel anything broken. I am ok!” Naina said out loud with her eyes closed tightly.

She opened her eyes and looked up to see Xiah half smiling at her half wondering what was she talking about

He helped her stand up. They both banged on the door for a bit until giving up and just sitting down on the floor. Naina got up and walked toward the shelves to see if there was anything she can use to open the door.

She reached for a bin on the top shelf. She pulled at it. Xiah looked back and yelled at her to be careful.

Naina looked back at Xiah, not noticing something fall from the top shelf

It fell and boinggggg hit her head.

“Ouchh!” Xiah whispered as he walked over to her and tried to see if she was hurt badly.

“I told you to be careful.” Xiah told her.

Naina hit his chest lightly. “It happened because of you. Idiot.” She informed him.

“Take that back, you big baby.” Xiah’s voice rose in astonishment.

“Who’s the baby here? I think it is you.” Naina said.

While they are both insulting each other they moved closer and closer until their whole bodies were touching and lips were only a few centimetres apart. All of a sudden there was complete silence in the closet.

Hero gets a bit worried at the silence that has settled within the closet. He opened the closet quietly to take a quick peek in and what he sees has him jumping through the roof with joy. He walked away looking like a seven year old that just got his favourite candy.

In the closet Naina and Xiah were wrapped up in each other's arms with their mouths having world war three.

Naina felt this current go through her body.

I have never felt this way with anyone before. What is this feeling? Shut up Naina’s mind and enjoy the kiss.

She is a good kisser. I wonder where she learned to kiss this way. Wait a minute I don't want to know. Shut up mind and enjoy the kiss. Xiah gets lost in the kiss.

After five minutes both of them come up for air and were in a daze until they heard footsteps walk by the closet but none of them moved to grab the person's attention.

“Wow!” Naina whispered.

“Not wow but mind blowing.

“Now that I got my wish do you think the door will open?” Naina asked shyly.

“Your wish was to kiss me?” Xiah asked surprised.

“Why else would I want to get locked in the closet with you?” Naina asked him as if it is obvious.

Naina walked up to the door and turned the door knob. Surprisingly it turned with ease and the door opened.

“Looks like I have a guardian angel. I should make wishes more often.” Naina pondered out loud.

Xiah just walks up to her and shakes his head.

“How do you know it wasn't my guardian angel?” Xiah asked in amusement.

“I didn't hear you making a wish.” Naina retorted.

Xiah just leant over and kissed her on the lips. He left quickly while Naina was left there standing in a daze.

Originally Posted on May 16, 2008 at I-F.

Chapter 5: Coming Closer