𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐄 ! - s. gill × i. kishan.

010

the sun bathed the outdoor photoshoot set with its golden hues as shubman posed for the camera, creating a picturesque scene. the air was filled with creativity, and the lively atmosphere resonated with the excitement of the crew.

as shubman effortlessly transitioned from one pose to another, his elegance captivating the camera's lens, a delightful secret loomed on the horizon.

the crew, focused on their work, carried on with the shoot until the photographer and a close friend of shubman, isaac, called for a break.

shubman, feeling the warmth of the sun on his skin, decided to take a moment to relax under the shade of a large umbrella. he picked up his phone, scrolling through messages mostly sent by his family and friends, when he heard a familiar voice.

" would you like anything, sir ? " the voice, laced with a playful tone, made shubman look up.

his eyes widened in disbelief as he saw ishan standing there, wearing a mischievous grin.

" oh my god ! " shubman exclaimed, standing up abruptly, almost causing the chair to fall back. the crew members looked on, surprised by the sudden commotion. ignoring their stares, shubman pulled ishan into an unexpected hug.

" ish ! " he exclaimed, the excitement evident in his voice. ishan chuckled, returning the embrace.

" surprise ! " ishan whispered into shubman's neck, making his heart skip a beat.

as they pulled away, shubman couldn't contain his joy. " what are you doing here ? "

ishan flashed a sly grin. " thought i'd surprise my favorite influencer. "

shubman laughed, " well, consider me surprised. this is . . . unexpected."

ishan's gaze softened as he looked at shubman. " you look incredible, by the way. "

a blush creep onto shubman's cheeks, he replied, " thank you. but what about you ? when did you came back ? "

" last night. " ishan told him. " i wanted to know if i won the challenge or not ? " he winked.

" i - um, of course, you did ! " shubman responded swiftly, a blush tinting his cheeks. " that century of yours was an absolute delight to watch. "

ishan chuckled slightly.

before the conversation can continue further, issac's voice rang out, signaling the resumption of work.

" um, ish, i need to return to my work, but i'll try to wrap it up as swiftly as i can, " shubman explained.

" hey, its okay. take your time. i will be here, waiting for you. " ishan assured him with a warm smile.

he observed shubman work with grace, the mannerism in which shubman effortlessly adjusted his outfit to strike the perfect pose. the slight squint in his eyes when he smiled, and the way his cheeks lifted to reveal a captivating dimple - everything about shubman was beautiful in ishan's eyes.

after about an hour, shubman returned, practically sprinting toward ishan with his signature big, dimpled smile.

" apologies for the wait, " he said.

" no worries ! you were fantastic out there, by the way, " ishan complimented genuinely. rising from his seat, he asked, " hungry ? "

" i skipped breakfast this morning, so yeah, i guess," shubman confessed.

" there's a cozy restaurant nearby i spotted on the way. fancy checking it out with me ? " ishan suggested.

dumbfounded, shubman replied, " i - um, you don't have to, i mean, yeah sure. "

guiding shubman to the restaurant, which was a brief two-minute walk away, the duo delved into conversation from shubman's recent project to ishan's upcoming big match and everything in between. their connection transcended the boundaries of social media.

taking a seat next to a window, they basked in the sunlight streaming through the glass wall.

" smile, darling, " ishan called out, and shubman couldn't help but feel a blush creeping upon his cheeks.

ishan captured a short video of shubman eating, his cheeks stuffed, and blushing when he noticed ishan filming him.

" stop it ! " shubman said, attempting to snatch the phone from ishan's hands.

in a playful defense, ishan pulled back, sticking his tongue out to tease shubman.

" nevermind, " shubman sighed in defeat, and ishan burst into laughter.

" ready to head back ? i'll drop you off before i go. how does that sound ? " ishan suggested as they finished their breakfast.

" you don't have to. i can call myself a ride, " shubman reassured him.

" i'm not accepting a 'no' as an answer, " ishan declared before summoning his driver.

opening the car door for shubman, who gladly accepted, shubman informed the driver of his destination.

" let's capture this moment," shubman suggested, pulling out his phone. he edged closer to ishan.

in response, ishan moved nearer to shubman, ensuring they fit perfectly in the frame. the camera clicked, and for shubman, it was a moment he had been waiting for.

he finally has a picture with the love of his life.