All you need is love

chapter 8

Shubman and Ishan walked side by side, their footsteps synchronized in a comfortable rhythm. The warm evening air caressed their faces as they strolled towards home.
the previously peaceful moment shattered into an awkward silence. Shubman glanced cautiously at Ishan, unsure of what to say. His heart longed to reach out to him, but he couldn't find the right words. Ishan, on the other hand, remained lost in his thoughts.

Shubman glanced at Ishan, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. He took a moment before speaking, crafting his words with a note of playfulness.

"So...," Shubman began, his tone laced with a hint of teasing, "Is silence your new superpower or are we trying to set the record for the longest awkward walk of the year?"

Shubman frowned at the calm reaction of him.

He slung his arm around Ishan's shoulder, "You know, Ishan, you make a great arm rest. I could use you on my couch during those long movie nights."

Ishan shot him a glare, but there was a subtle hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Look at you, so tiny and adorable. I could just pick you up and put you in my backpack."

Ishan shot him a death glare, grumbling, "shut up already! I am not that small!"

Undeterred, Shubman continued laughing, "Oh, Ishan, Your little angry face is so adorable."

"Shut your mouth or I might just change the map of your face." Ishan muttered.

"As if you could  reach me, my dear Ishan." Shubman said  chuckling,

Ishan picked up a big stone and faced Shubman with a smirk. "Are you ready to see, my dear Shubhas ?" he asked, his face wearing a mischievous smile.

"W-wait wait ishan I was joking you are taller than me I agree " shubham said and started running.

"Stop right there or I will end you" ishan run behind him.

Shubman had the advantage as an agent, with a strong physique and endurance, and he easily evaded Ishan's pursuit. Despite Ishan's best efforts, he couldn't catch up, gasping for breath and exhausted.  Ishan attempted to increase his speed but accidentally sprained his ankle and stumbled onto the road, crumpling to the ground in pain.

Shubman looked back and observed Ishan sprawled on the road, clutching his injured leg, he rushed over with a mix of concern and worry.

"Oh my God, Ishan, what happened?" Shubman quickly bent down beside Ishan

"Stay the fuck away you asshole ahhhhh" Ishan started screaming holding his ankle.

"Ohh I'm sorry let me help you" shubman said and tried to hold his ankle.

"AHHH DON'T YOU DARE" ishan screamed.

"Hey, kids, you're blocking the road! Move aside!" An uncle scolded them.

Shubman looked down at Ishan and couldn't help but smirk.
Without wasting a moment, Shubman gently scooped Ishan up in his arms in a bridal style, carrying him to the safety of the sidewalk.

"What the hell! Put me down, I SAID PUT ME DOWN!" He fidgeted and struggled in Shubman's arms.

Shubman's voice took on a low, sultry tone as he warned, "Stop wiggling around, darling, or I'll drop you right here."
Ishan, taken aback by Shubman's commanding tone and the name, instantly froze and succumbed to being carried.

Shubman carefully settled Ishan on a bench and began inspecting his leg. He removed Ishan's shoe  and proceeded to check on his injury.

"Ouch! Can't you be gentler?" Ishan complained, pouting his lips.
Shubman, not expecting such a reaction, responded with a lighthearted chuckle, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of your little injury. Just relax, and let me do my thing."