The Quiet Night 🌙
The night passed quietly.
Mochi slept the entire time on Laddu's lap 😴Curled like a peaceful giant cat 🐱Heavy. Warm. Secure.
Laddu stayed awake most of the night 👁️Shifting only when absolutely necessary,guarding her sleep like she was a fragile secret 🤍
Mother checked on them twice 👩🦳Candy came downstairs at 3 a.m., saw them, whispered—
Candy:"AWWWWW—" 🥺💕
—and tiptoed away.
Maya took pictures 📸Already planning future blackmail.
Cousin shook her head 🙄Mentally preparing gossip.
Father pretended not to care 😐But peeked from the stairs five times 👀
By sunrise 🌅The whole family gathered again in the living room.
And Mochi?
Still asleep on Laddu's lap.
The Awakening ☀️
Morning sunlight slipped through the curtains 🌤️And warmed Mochi's face.
She shifted 😴Her fingers tightened around Laddu's shirt 👕She nuzzled into his thigh unconsciously 🐾
Laddu froze 🧍♂️Not breathing.Not blinking.Not existing.
Then—
Her eyes opened.
Slowly.Sleepy.Confused.
Blink.Blink again.
And then realization struck ⚡
Her head… on someone's lap.Her hand… holding someone's shirt.Her entire family… watching.
Mochi sat up so fast she nearly headbutted Laddu 💥
Mochi:"WHAT— WHERE— WHO—"
Candy (cheerful):"GOOD MORNING, SISTER!YOU SLEPT ON LADDU'S LAP ALL NIGHT!" 🌞🎉
Mochi froze 🧊
Her face turned pink 🌸Then red 🍎Then nuclear red ☢️
Mochi:"…What?"
Maya:"You were hugging him like a koala." 🐨
Cousin:"And calling him baby in your sleep."
Father (looking away):"I did not hear that.I heard nothing." 🙉
Mother pointed calmly 👆
Mother:"And look at him.He stayed awake all night for you."
Mochi slowly turned toward Laddu.
He smiled nervously 😬
And then—
He reached behind the sofa.
And pulled out a BAG.
Not a small bag.
A FULL EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL KIT 🎒💥Stuffed like he was entering a battlefield.
He placed it in front of her.
Laddu:"Good morning… I brought… um… supplies."
Mochi blinked.
Mochi:"…Supplies?"
Laddu opened the bag.
Inside—
🧋 Bubble tea (two flavors)🍫 Chocolate bars🍪 Snacks and biscuits🔥 Hot pack❄️ Cold pack🧻 Tissues🧼 Soft towel🧸 Tiny plush toy💊 Vitamins🚰 Water bottle📝 A small note: "Smile please"
Mochi stared.Wide-eyed. Silent.
Mochi:"…Why do you have all this?"
Laddu cleared his throat.
Laddu:"Your mother told me how to handle your… um…""…period…""…mood…""…storm… things." 🌧️
Mochi covered her face with both hands 😳
Mochi:"OH. MY. GOD."
Mother clapped proudly 👏
Mother:"He listened carefully! You should be happy!"
Laddu nodded seriously like a soldier 🫡
Laddu:"Yes. I am ready.""If you cry — snacks." 🍪"If you're angry — chocolate." 🍫"If you're cold — blanket." 🛌"If you're sad — bubble tea." 🧋"If you're hungry — biscuits.""If you hit me — soft toy to calm you." 🧸
Maya collapsed laughing 🤣
Maya:"He made an emergency kit for HER!"
Cousin:"He's terrified… and adorable."
Candy:"LADDU IS SUPERHERO!" 🦸♂️
Father coughed.
Father:"…Not bad, boy."
Mochi slowly lowered her hands.
Her face was still red…but her eyes softened 💗
Mochi (quiet):"You… stayed all night…""And brought this…""For me?"
Laddu looked down.
Laddu (soft):"You were hurting.""I wanted to help."
Something warm spread across Mochi's chest.
She whispered—
Mochi:"Baby…"
Laddu flinched like he'd been shot ⚡
Laddu:"NO—!No baby in front of family— PLEASE—!"
Everyone laughed.
Mochi gently held his sleeve.
Mochi:"Thank you…for taking care of me."
Laddu (tiny voice):"…Anytime, tall flower." 🌸
Laddu, The Emotional Tail 🐕
The whole day turned into a strange routine.
Mochi stayed curled on the sofa 🛋️Blanket wrapped.Hair messy.Eyes soft.
And Laddu?
He became her personal tail.
Hungry Mochi 🍽️→ Snack appears.
Angry Mochi 😠→ Chocolate diplomacy.
Sad Mochi 🥺→ Hug + food.
Romantic Mochi 😳→ Laddu panic + blush.
Mochi:"You care too much."
Laddu (red):"Only for you."(hands food)
Dinner Shock 🍽️
At dinner—
Mochi lifted a spoon.
Laddu gently took it.
Laddu:"I'll feed you."
Collective gasp.
Candy:"OHHHHHHHH—"
Maya:"THIS IS LOVE MOVIE LEVEL."
Mochi opened her mouth.Eat.
Her cheeks pinked 🌸
Mochi (quiet):"…Thank you."
Laddu:"Eat slowly.""Your stomach hurts today."
Someone named Lie saw this…and felt something sharp in his chest.
Night — Her Safe Place 🌙
Night returned.
Mochi leaned into Laddu.Slowly.Softly.
Until her head rested on his shoulder 🤍Then her arms wrapped around him.
Mochi:"Don't go anywhere…"
Laddu (soft):"I'm here."
She slept again.Safe. Warm.
Mother whispered—
Mother:"They look perfect together."
Maya:"He already acts like her boyfriend."
Cousin:"Like husband."
Candy:"Like teddy bear!"
Mochi hugged him tighter.
Mochi (sleep):"Baby…"
Laddu's heart detonated silently 💥
Laddu (whisper):"I am not surviving this girl…"
And the night held them gently 🌙💗