The Game of Fate

The Next Day

Shubman woke up to the sound of his roommate getting ready for the day.

Last night's memories came in a blur. He had bothered Ishan so much with his stupid meltdown. He must apologize to him.

'Hey Ish?'

'Oh! You're awake already? Good. You really gave me quite a fright last night.' A head peeked from the open door of the joined bathroom.

'Yeah, about that. I'm really sorry..'

'Oh no Shubi! I didn't mean it like that. It's not your fault, remember? And what kind of a best friend would I be if I wasn't there for you at the tough times.'

Best friend...

'Umm yeah but still. I don't know why I spiraled that bad.'

'You really need to to get some more sleep.

Sleep.. definitely the reason.

A soft chuckle escaped Shubman. 'Like you're the one to talk.'

'Come on. If you're already awake, get up, lets get down to breakfast. The seniors will start knocking soon.'

'Yeah', Shubman smirked. 'They're not them when their hungry.'

The sound of laughter filled the room.

L is for the way you look at me

O is for the only one I see

V is very very extraordinary

E is even more than anyone you can adore

The noise of multiple conversations reverberated throughout the dining hall.

Ishan slid into one of the chairs at the table and Shubman settled into the one next to him.

'So honored to be finally graced with your presence your majesties' Virat's cheerful voice called out.

'Very funny'. Ishaan dragged out.

Shubman was never much of a social person. He usually just sat there listening, until someone asked him specifically or if Ishan decided to whip out something he was passionate about.

The casual chatter continued, until.

'Hey Shub where were you last night? You just suddenly disappeared.'

Suddenly Shubman lost his words. How would he explain that he was having meltdown like the pathetic man he is.

'Umm.. I..uhh'

'Yeah Shubi was knocked out. When I arrived he was so sound asleep I worried that even a bomb wouldn't wake him up.' Ishan butted in.

Shubman flashed him a grateful smile.

'No need to be embarrassed by that. You could have just told us.' Rohit chided.

The conversation moved away from the topic and continued.

Ishan's soft smile made Shubman's heart flutter. He felt an urge to touch those fascinating lips.

Is this what love feels like?

Oh no. What was he thinking. Ishan was his best friend. And he will not ruin this friendship because of some stupid feelings he might have. He is definitely content with the relationship that they have now.

But why does his heart keep wanting more?

AN: Welp, I said I'll write 5 chapters then I dropped off from the face of Earth. But, yeah I got overwhelmed by some projects and then got sick (yay!) so there were no chapters. Now I'm back hopefully and the best month of the year has arrived so I should be able to get back on my grind but we'll see. Don't forget to share your thoughts. :)