Bound to fall in love

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Shubman's POV

Rushing my way up the stairs I checked on the time. Shit I'm already 45 minutes late. Way to make a first impression in front of the new coach Shub. "I'm here I'm here" I said almost tired from the amount of stairs I'd climbed up. "Wow Shub only 45 minutes late." Virat and Rohit bhai said with a hint of sarcasm.

Ok I'm usually not the person who's late and when I am there's usually a really valid reason but I can't tell them about Shanaya right now and definitely not here.

"Good afternoon Shubman. We've just discussed the squads for the for t20i's and ODI's against Sri Lanka and as a vice captain your opinion would be of much value." Our new coach Gautam Gambhir said with the straightest face I've ever seen.

I know he's one of the greatest players of the Indian team but almost everyone in the has either played with him or under him but me being a youngster was never properly under his wing. I really looked forward for the "GG" mindset.

Well I gave my input on the selection which wasn't much because the the pretty much looked perfect but I did suggest that some players could be considered on the basis of their performance in the upcoming Zimbabwe series.

As the meeting continued my mind drifted towards what had happened before I came here. Shanaya practically asked me for a date and I also have her number. Best day ever. I hope I'll be whatever she imagined because I really want something to happen. She's such a sweet girl and although I've known her for not so long I'd love to spend time with her and get to know her.

"So Shub what's your thought on this." Rohit bhai asked. Ok so the thing is I didn't quite hear what he said and if I ask him again I'm sure I'll be screwed. "Shub are you alright? You look quite lost. Did something happen before you came here?" Virat bhai asked. I'm sure he must be worried but how do I tell him that I had gone to drop a girl back home and that I needed advice on how to impress her on our date tomorrow. I've already added on my virtual checklist to ask Virat bhai after the meeting.

I realised I still hadn't spoken a word and was looking like a doof when Ishan said "Saale shana ke bare m kuch h kya?" He was definitely laughing and although he's my best friend I wish I could stab him right now. "Ok ok slow down ye shana kaun h bhai?" Everyone asked curiosity visible on their faces

Yaar Ishan tu kyu itna bolta h. What should I say? I don't want to embarrass myself in front of everyone by telling that I'm probably head over heels for a girl I just met yesterday. That's so stupid.

"Kuch nahi yaar she's just a girl I had met yesterday during an interview with her friend and it's Shanaya " I said but as my cheeks slowly started turning red everyone's suspicions turned into assurity.

"Ohooo bhabiii." Yashasvi teased. One of the reasons I want things to be private is to prevent all of this. If they accidentally get to see her they'll torment her until she runs away especially Ishan and Yashasvi and abhi toh Abhishek doesn't know wrna that would be something for sure. First he would kill me for not being the first one to know and then annoy me to death until I tell him every detail.

"Koi bhabhi nahi hai she's just an acquaintance." I said trying to play down the situation.

"Haan bhai zaroor." Ishan said holding back his chuckle. This guy knows me to well yaar can't keep anything from him as well as Abhay.

"Arey yaar kya baatein le aaye hi beech mai can we focus on the meeting." I said trying to divert the topic

But thankfully that worked and we continued with the meeting for another hour. It was almost around five when the meeting ended and I decided to head back to Akash's. I had just sat in my car when a thought strikes in my mind. I should call Shanaya once asking her about the venue wrna I will look like a clueless dumbfuck kal. I failed the number written in the paper she'd given me and even two rings inshe picked up. "Who am I speaking to?" She asked in her sweet voice.

"Why don't you take a guess?" I asked trying to be playful.

"Mr.Gill don't try to act smart I recognise your voice." She said an expression of confidence in her voice

" You got me "

"Phone kyu kiya hai I'm busy jaldi btao kya kaam hai?"

"Kaha busy hai aap?"

"M groceries lene aai hu"

"Wait are you in the store near you society?"

"Yes. Why do you ask"

"I'm passing through it right now and I can see you. Wait I'm coming"

She started looking for me and when our eyes met she gave me a smile and started waving like a kid.

God she's so cute.

I parked the car nearby and quickly entered the grocery shop seeing her reaching for the cheese which her 5'6 although quite tall height couldn't reach.

"Need some help with that?" I said making a surprising entrance behind her

"Okay you scared me" she said almost about to hit me.

"Ok ok I didn't mean to scare you I'm sorry."

"It's all right. I'm just glad I didn't hit you. I'm pretty good at punching you know?" She said showing off her skills. She seemed quite serious.

"Ok Maam will keep that in mind."

"Get me the cheese na that's what you're here for." She said still unable to reach the cheese rack.

I got the mozzarella cheese from the upper rack.

"Looks like something delicious is cooking for dinner."

"If you like pizza you're welcome to have dinner at our place." She said in an inviting tone

"As good as that offer sounds I have to go with Ishan at the club tonight. We're still on for the chai tomorrow though." I said excitement clouding my face. I wished I could cancel though but I can't break promises.

"Pakka." She said smiling.

"Its a date." Wait no way did I just say that? Are you mad? Tere liye toh thi date but flirting ke chakkar mai apna hi katwa liya. Bhadwe Saale who says "it's a date" to a girl you barely know. Tu sachi maha chutiya hai. Ishan sahi hi Kehta hai.

"Oh we're getting to ahead of ourselves now." You remember how I said she was sweetest thing? Well I guess I was judges her too soon. I love flirty Shanaya tho. Makes me feel different.

"Why not? You me and do cup chai sounds like a date to me." I said flirting back.

"Woh toh kal dekhi jaayegi. Have to run right now mehar just texted see you tomorrow then Mr.Gill. Won't forget to save you a slice of my chicken pizza." I wish I could stay there yaar. Aaj hi club jaana hai kya. Can't I give Ishan some excuse?

"Bye Shanaya. See you tomorrow. Wear blue. It pops your eyes out." I said and waved goodbye.

Did I see her blush. No fucking way. Shubman getting his flirting game on man. Thanks for the lessons Abhay. I really owe you one I thought. Well I drove back to Akash's where Ishan still couldn't asking questions.

"Itna kate kaise hogya? Kaha tha tu? Don't tell me that Shanaya girl. You don't even know her. I don't want to be a Chachu soon."

I get it that he's curious and wants to know everything but I won't tell him until I ace that date tomorrow atleast I hope I do but l wait what was the last line he said.

"Saale mai banata hu tera chacha. Bhenchod zyada bolna ni aara. I don't even like her yaar."

"Oho phir Sharma kyu raha h?" He said cockily

"I'm going to bed. 9 baje chalenge club. Goodnight."

"Yaar tu toh gussa hi hogya."

"We'll talk later Ishan. Goodnight. Be ready by 9 wrna bohot maarunga."

"Chal then you better be ready too. I don't want to wait another 45 minutes." He said obviously pointing to my late entrance at the meeting today

I didn't reply but went to the room where I literally dozed off the second I hit the bed. Let's just hope tomorrow goes well.

Hiii guys
Sorry for the late update but I just thought of this idea. I like their flirty banter so fun. Kal let's make them flirt more during the chai date or is it a date? Well we'll see about that. Thankyou sooo much for 600 reads.