What Are We Now (Mind Reader) | Ishman

Ch. 14

*Shubman's POV*

"Baby, I'm- ....Babe?"
"Hi Shubi"

Ishan spoke lightly, in a very, very low voice, and my heart just couldn't stop dancing. It's been about a week and Ishan opened his eyes today and also spoke something.

"Baby- You're - Omg congratulations, Baby! I'm soooo happy! My Ishi will get so much better soon"
"I will, Shubi, thank you"
"You're still weak, Baby..."

Ishan nodded very slightly.
"I love you"
"I love you too, Baby. I love you too. So much"
"I'm sorry"
"Don't say all that stuff now. We'll only talk about the better things..."
"We'll go home today"
"They're finally discharging you?!"
"Mhm"
"That's good, Baby. That's awesome... We'll stay even closer to each other then, hm?"
"Hmm.. if Bhaiya says yes"

I kissed his forehead.
"That he would. I can always sneak in with Vi bhaiya"
"You're a Giraffe"

I laughed with a hint of tears in my eyes. It had been such a long time since we talked. Since I saw those eyes. That smile. That voice.
"God, I love you so much"
"I love you too, Shubi... Don't cry"

I nodded and took his hand in mine, placing it over my cheek. With the softest movement ever, he wiped the corner of my eyes.
"I love you"
"I love you too" I repeated and kissed his hand multiple times.

Just then Vi and Ro bhaiya were back too.
"Shub you're back?"
"Yes, Bhaiya"
"How was the little surprise, hm?"
"It was amazing... Thank you Bhaiya"

Rohit Bhaiya patted my cheek.
"Thodi der aur baat karle, we'll be back in sometime. Fine? We're taking him back soon"
"Yes Bhaiya"

They went away and I sat back near Ishan, who was sitting in the bed. His body was capable enough to hold still, but not walk yet.
I could feel him staring at me as if he's never seen me before. I could literally hear him trying to stop the screams inside him that were telling him to just jump into my arms. I wouldn't mind, but I knew he couldn't do that.

I then leaned in forward, joining our foreheads and breathing in, closing my eyes. I then opened them again.
"Ishu"
"Yes Shubi"
"Please always stay close"
"I promise Shubi"
"Can I kiss you?"
"Mhm"

Even though we were so close, I still asked for his permission. I know he likes being asked that. He loves being consented. He loves all the little things that I do for him.

I then joined our lips and parted after a quick peck, not to block his oxygen.
"Kiss more?"
"I'll only kiss you slowly, Baby. Don't want to risk anything"

He hummed and I kissed him more. It was slow, just soft. Taking gaps in between and just forgetting that there was anything else that ever worried us.

"Is this enough, Baby?"
"Hmm no..."
"We'll kiss more I promise"
"I missed you, Shubi"
"I did too, Baby"

I could tell he watned to touch my face, and so I kept his hand on my cheek.
"Come closer"

I leaned in and he kissed my cheek.
"I can't live without you, Baby"
"Where am I going, Shubi.. I'm here forever"
....

"No no Bhaiya, let me help pleassseeeee!"
"Shub-"
"Ishan also wants me to!"

He looked at his brother in disbelief and I laughed.
"Fine then... I'll get the other stuff"
"Okay Bhaiya!"

We were fighting about who'd take Ishan to his room and of course I won. I picked him up in my arms and held him bridal style.
"Is this fine Baby?"
"Mhm... Will you kiss me?"
"Shh.. let's go inside first or else your Bhaiya will start scolding me again"