Beyond The Boundary - A ShubSara Fanfiction

Happy New Year!!

30th December, 2017
Lonavala 

Sara stood there with her eyes wide open as Shubman walked towards the porch. She got up from her seat. 

One thing that she understood over the past few days was the fact that she cannot ignore him. He is Arjun's friend who is here at their house for the party.
And anyway, he is just like any other friend of Arjun. His presence should not bother her. 

So instead of ignoring him and inviting the awkwardness, Sara decided to greet him. 

Shubman halted in front of her, a smile on his face. 
“Hello Sara! Good to see you again” he said. 
“Good to see you too!” Sara said, with a smile. 
Okay, it isn't that difficult, Sara thought. 
“By the way, congratulations for your world cup selection” Sara said. 
“Oh thanks” Shubman replied, his smile getting wider. 
Sara could see a hint of blush on his cheeks but it must be because of the chilly air, she thought. 
“Let's get inside. It's getting cold” Arjun said. 

The three of them went inside. Shubman met the other people. He already knew most of them as they all often played together. 

The entire evening, Shubman and Sara occasionally talked with each other, albeit briefly. They were getting more and more comfortable with each other. Sara noticed that Shubman always had some funny and interesting stories to share whereas Shubman noticed that Sara was an amazing listener. Whenever anyone talked, she would listen to them with all her attention. And, she has great sense of humor! 

“Agar main cricketer nhi banta na toh pakka meri family business me lag jaata'', Agnidev, one of their friends said. 

“Acha hua family business me nhi gaya tu or else Bollywood me bahot kharab movies aane lag jaati” Alysha said, teasing him.

"If not cricketer toh shayad main scientist banta” Shubman said that made everyone laugh. 

“Arey kya yaar tum log” Shubman scoffed. 

“Bhai tu kabhi school bhi jaata tha kya? Bada scientist banne chala” Arjun said, half laughing. 

“Arey dekh, mujhe na science fiction me bahot interest hai so I think agar main studies me dhyan deta toh pakka scientist ban sakta tha” Shubman explained. 

“Shubman, science fiction isn't real science,  you know! It's fiction. Can be or cannot be types. Liking science fiction won't make you like science” Sara said. 

“Acha aisa hai kya?” Shubman asked. He looked a little confused. 

“Ha. Trust me, I am a science student. It is way too difficult to study” Sara explained, looking at his confused expression. 

“Well then, I should stay away from it” Shubman said, throwing his hands in the air. 

“Ha tu dur hi reh, nhi toh teri research dekh ke Newton, Einstein jaise scientists swarg se wapis dharti pe aa jaenge” Agni said and everyone burst out laughing. 

The conversation went on, everyone pulling each other's leg, joking and laughing. 

Around 3:00 am, they all finally decided to sleep. 

*****

31st December, 2017

The day started late. Everyone woke up in the afternoon, still hungover by last night. One by one, they arrived at the dining table, ready to have lunch. The lunch menu was authentic Maharashtrian non veg delicacy. 

“Oh this is so tasty!” Shubman said, taking a bite of the fish curry. 

“Is this the first time you are having Maharashtrian food?” Sara asked.