𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐄 ! - s. gill × i. kishan.

017

abhishek's mind drifted back to the day he first meet shubman, a memory etched vividly in his mind like an intricate masterpiece.

during their college years, shubman, a senior, faced a wardrobe malfunction just before his performance at an event in their college. as a junior  who volunteered for the event, abhishek found himself in the right place at the right time, ready to rescue shubman.

offering to exchange shirts, abhishek extended a helping hand to shubman, who gratefully accepted the gesture.

shubman's performance may not have been flawless, but it captured abhishek's attention in a way that defied explanation. there was something about shubman, that caught abhishek's eye.

as the curtains closed on the performance, shubman sought out abhishek amidst the throng of people, a grateful smile adorning his face. with a heartfelt embrace, shubman expressed his gratitude, showering abhishek with words of thanks.

" my teammates would've had my head if it weren't for you, " shubman confessed with a grateful smile. " you're a first year, right ? "

abhishek nodded in affirmation as shubman casually slung an arm around his shoulders, a gesture of camaraderie that caught abhishek by surprise.

" well, looks like you've just made yourself a new friend. hi, i'm shubman, third year, " shubman introduced himself with a warm smile, extending a hand in friendship.

abhishek couldn't help but chuckle at the unexpected turn of events, feeling a sense of belonging wash over him in shubman's welcoming presence.

abhishek felt a spark ignite within him, a flicker of something inexplicable yet undeniably powerful.

spending time with shubman was like stepping into a vibrant, sunlit garden where every flower bloomed just for him. the mere sight of shubman's radiant smile ignited a warmth in his heart that spread like wildfire, engulfing him in a blissful haze of happiness.

a profound epiphany dawned upon abhishek on the day of shubman's graduation — a revelation that shook him to his core. it was then that he realized, with a pang in his heart, that he wasn't just fond of his best friend, shubman. no, it was something far deeper, far more profound — he was in love.

with shubman.

how could he tell shubman ? the feelings that he had kept buried deep within him, in fear of loosing a good friend that shubman was to him.

" which one do you think complements the mumbai indians jersey better ? " shubman inquired, presenting two of abhishek's jackets with a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

abhishek couldn't suppress a chuckle. " firstly, those jackets happen to be mine, shubi. quit stealing from my wardrobe without consent, " he teased, his tone infused with playful reproach.

" oh, hush ! " shubman retorted, slipping into a sleek black leather jacket that effortlessly complemented his jersey.

" come on, we can't keep ishan waiting ! " shubman urged, attempting to drag abhishek along with him.

ishan had graciously secured two tickets for shubman, granting him the opportunity to bring along a companion for the thrilling mumbai indians versus royal challengers bangalore match.

upon arriving at the stadium, brimming with fervent fans eagerly anticipating the impending showdown, shubman's nerves began to fray.

" abhi, do i look good ? " shubman queried for what felt like the umpteenth time.