Under the stars I A Shubman gill x Ishan kishan Fanfiction

blood is thicker than water.

Meanwhile, in other parts of the country, Ishan arrived in his hometown and was nervous about meeting his brother for the first time in his entire life.

He knocked on the door as his mom and dad gave him a warm welcome.

"How are you beta?" His dad and mom asked him about his well-being.

"We are happy that you are doing good in cricket. Do not let our family down." Ishan's dad says sternly.

"Do not make me regret letting you play that sport. Make the country proud."

Ishan nods and sits down looking for his brother.

"Ma, Where is Raj bhaiya?"

"He's in his clinic, He will be coming soon. I've made lunch, Let's eat after he comes back."

Ishan was waiting for Raj, with so much fear and excitement in a bad way.

As soon as Raj bhaiya stepped in, He came up to hug Ishan and congratulate him on his huge success.

"Congratulations Ishu, I'm so proud of you. You have done great, keep doing this." Raj speaks ignoring the tension between them, His voice spoke out as if nothing had happened between them.

"Thanks, Bhai, your support means a lot to me."

As they gathered around for lunch, Ishan shared his experiences, the challenges, and the excitement of being part of the national team.

Raj shared his part of stories from his clinic, Their parents equally invested in the amazing tales they were spinning around.

After a while, Ishan looked for the right time to talk about his feelings for shubman again to Raj.

The siblings after their lunch, went inside their shared room.

"Bhai, I wanted to talk to you about something."

"I know what you're going to talk about," Raj says as his expressions go harsh.

"You can judge me as long as you want, You don't have to talk to me if you want to but, you can't run away from the truth. I don't mind letting the family down-"

"How dare you say that, How can you speak of it like it means nothing?"

"Bhaiya, I'm tired. I'm tired of acting like everything is fine. I'm trying. I'm doing everything I can to make you all proud but when do I do what I want to?"

"You're playing cricket, you're doing something that takes a lot of courage and-"

"Tell me something bhaiya. I need open and honest answers."

"Go ahead." He replies with a hint of annoyance trailing in his voice.

"If I wasn't good enough, would you have let me play the game?"

"No."

"And that's okay because most of my teammates had to go against their parents. We all do that because we have talent and playing that sport means everything."

" Yes, Ishan that's not my point."

Ishan took a deep sigh and continued, "bhaiya, you've started with the whole family drama. Listen to how I feel. If I am telling you all this, it means you are the only one I can be open to."

"Please continue, Take it out. I understand how mean and harsh I have been. Please tell me everything. Do not keep it in anymore " Raj says as his voice breaks a little and tears well up in his eyes.

Thankfully, the bedroom door was closed. He didn't want Ma and Baba to think of him as a pathetic human being.

"It's not just about Shubman and love, You know? It extends backwards. I am tired of living the way Ma and Baba tell me to. They keep me on so many restrictions and keep reminding me about how I should have been a doctor too. It's not just annoying anymore, It started exhausting me."

Raj listened attentively, the harshness in his expression softening as Ishan poured out his frustrations.

"I never wanted you to feel trapped, Ishu," Raj admitted, a mix of regret and understanding in his eyes. "I know I've been enforcing their expectations too, but it's because I didn't want you to face the struggles I did. But it's clear I've made it worse for you."

"I'm sorry Ishan. I wish I listened to you and made you feel better, I am such a disappointing brother. I am so sorry." Raj says as he starts breaking out a little sob. Ishan immediately takes Raj bhaiya into his arms and hugs him to snuggle and let out his painful cries that have been subsided for long enough.

"It's just bhaiya, Remember this. People have stolen my life enough. I am not letting them control and own it anymore because a thief can never be an owner.

Ishan continued, "I want to pursue my dreams, whether it's in cricket or matters of the heart. I can't let the fear of disappointing others dictate my life."

Raj, amidst the embrace, nodded, understanding the weight of Ishan's words. "You're right, Ishu. I should have supported you in being true to yourself. It's time for both of us to break free from these expectations and live our lives authentically."

As they shared this vulnerable moment, the brothers began to rebuild their bond, not based on societal expectations but on mutual understanding and support.

"And, Hope that Shubman takes good care of you, or I won't hesitate to use my scalpel on him."

Ishan chuckled, feeling a sense of relief and gratitude for his brother's newfound acceptance. "Thanks, Bhaiya. I believe everything will work out."

Raj smiled, wiping away the tears from his eyes. "You deserve happiness, Ishu. Don't let anyone stand in the way of that. And if Shubman is the one who makes you happy, then I'm with you all the way."

Ishan felt truly content at that moment, He was not going to proceed with Shubman if his brother didn't agree to it because blood was stronger than anything in the world.

And Ishan's brother had been a huge support although Raj thought otherwise at the moment, Raj has supported Ishan with whatever decision he took. 

He remembers how much Raj fought with their parents to make them agree to let Ishan play cricket.

Yes, Shubman had been with him during the toughest times of his life but Raj bhaiya meant so much more to me.

It's all only after his acceptance and Ishan had got it.

As they embraced each other in that room, it wasn't just a reconciliation between siblings; it was a reaffirmation of the unbreakable bonds that family shared.