Aarya stepped closer.
"Fight me."
Direct. Simple.
Arjun didn't hesitate.
"No."
Her eyebrow lifted slightly.
"Scared?"
Arjun shook his head.
"Not interested."
Aarya's eyes sharpened.
"Or… you're hiding your real strength."
Arjun met her gaze.
"And you?"
The air between them grew tense.
Invisible pressure clashed.
Neither backed down.
Finally—
Aarya turned.
"Fine."
"But we will fight."
She paused.
"And when we do…"
Her voice softened slightly.
"Don't hold back."