Maybe in this Lifetime (Short Fics)

Stories they write (2/2)

Ishan was back to reading, this time it was an Omegaverse. He had no idea what that was but he was about to find out, wasn't he? Holy crap!!! He can get pregnant as per this story. Huh? Fk.. why's he finding this dominating Alpha Shubman so hot? Like he had to take off his hoodie, turn on the AC level off hot. God, his own Shubman would never ever dominate him like that. (Maybe he would if he asked nicely? Ugh what was he thinking??)

Ok, Alpha Shubman was so protective, Ishan felt things he had never felt in his life before.. the need to be protected. He was no damsel in distress but for a hot alpha like that, he could be. He couldn't even bring himself to be disgusted at his own thoughts. He facepalmed.

It was much later when they were having dinner that he noticed that Shubman was quietly seething. Ishan was brought back to reality almost instantly as concern for his best friend took precedence over any other feeling.

"Kya hua" (What happened)

He asked quietly so only Shubman could hear him.

"Woh meri behan"  (That sister of mine) Shubman gritted his teeth. Ishan relaxed immediately. It was one of those weird arguments Shubman had with his dear sister, they'd be at loggerheads one second and best of friends the next. This was one argument both Shubman's parents and Ishan stayed clear of. Nobody wanted to get caught in the crossfire between the siblings.

Later, when they were going back to the room, stuck in a slow moving lift, Ishan took his time staring at Shubman who was clearly having an angry whatsapp message argument with his sister. He is smoldering hot, his brain supplied, unbidden. Like a dominant alpha, it whispered. What would it feel like to be writhing under his alpha, waiting to called "good boy", he had to adjust his shorts to hide the consequence of his inappropriate thoughts in a public place.

His movement caught Shubman's eyes. To say Shubman was taken aback would be putting it mildly. Ishan was staring at him like he wanted to devour him, wait no.. he was staring at him like he wanted to be devoured by him. What? How does he know this? Maybe knowing every expression of your best friend has its advantages! He was getting the elevator eyes!! He has been at the receiving end of thirsty looks more than his fair share but never from his Ishan. He didn't know how to react. He was feeling hot and bothered. Before he realized he had abandoned his messaging war and taken to openly staring at his bestie.

Ishan didn't look away despite being caught and that made Shubman's mouth run dry.

The elevator dinged and they walked wordlessly to their room. Ishan let Shubman open the door. Once inside they stood staring at each other. It felt like one step forward would burn their whole world and everything they had built together.

It was Shubman who extended his hand forward, he grabbed Ishan by his elbows and pulled him closer. He traced a finger down Ishan cheeks and placed it under his chin gently tugging it up.

Huge alarm bells were going off in Ishan's head. This was his friend, best friend, he cannot make stupid decisions based on some stories he read. He took a step back then another until he turned around and fled, locking himself in the bathroom.

Shubman stood there in the middle of the room second time that week, questioning his whole life and the decisions he were making. He felt too numb to actually process what had transpired. He walked out of the room, not the first time that week, trying to catch his breath.

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Ishan was distressed to find the room empty, but he knew this one was on him. He had led Shubman on and just mercilessly destroyed his hopes. He still did think it was for the best. There were lines that they were better off not crossing. He still wished he hadn't done it so poorly. Hurting Shubman hurt him more than he cared to admit.