Tangled in love:The Actor and Cricketer

Chapter 2

It had been a few weeks since the ad shoot, but Ishan Kishan couldn't get Shubman Gill out of his head. His days were packed with promotions for his upcoming film *Aashiqui 2*, interviews, and photoshoots, yet every time there was a quiet moment—whether it was in his vanity van or lying in bed at night—Shubman would appear in his thoughts. The memory of their first meeting played in a loop. That dimpled smile, the way Shubman hugged him for a little longer than usual, and how gentle he was off the field.

Ishan found himself watching Shubman’s old cricket matches during his late-night breaks. Shubman’s skill on the field was mesmerizing, but what shocked him the most was his aggressiveness. He couldn't believe the same Shubman who smiled at him so sweetly was the one sledging the opposition or aggressively charging down the field.

One night, while watching an India vs. Australia match replay, Ishan smiled to himself as he saw Shubman confidently hit a century. "Unbelievable," he whispered, impressed by how fierce and driven Shubman was. Yet, he missed that softer side of him—the side he had seen during the ad shoot. His mind wandered back to how Shubman’s touch had lingered a little longer when they first met, how his deep voice sounded so gentle when he said, *"Ishan... it’s good to meet you..."*

The thought of Shubman made him restless. *Why am I missing him so much?* Ishan thought, shaking his head. He had worked with countless co-stars before, but none had left this kind of impression on him.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Shubman Gill was facing a similar predicament. Practice sessions with the Indian cricket team were in full swing as they prepared for an important upcoming match. But every time Shubman stepped off the field, his thoughts drifted to Ishan. He missed the actor’s soft voice, the way his small frame felt in his arms during that hug, and how casual and fun their conversation had been between takes.

Shubman found himself watching Ishan’s movies late at night after practice. He had seen *Dishoom*, *Trapped*, *Fitoor*, and even *Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani* in the past week. As he watched Ishan romance his female co-stars on screen, a strange feeling welled up inside him—jealousy. He hated seeing Ishan hold someone else, even if it was just for a movie.

One evening, after practice, the locker room was filled with the usual banter. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were chatting when Surya Kumar Yadav pulled up his phone and played the *Aashiqui 2* song, *Tum Hi Ho*. The ad shoot had gone viral since its release, and fans were already shipping Ishan and Shubman together, calling them the perfect on-screen couple. The chemistry was undeniable, and the cricketing world was abuzz with the news.

"Oye, Shubman!" Virat called out with a teasing grin. "Lagta hai, tumhe toh Ishan se mohabbat ho gayi hai!, kaise ghur raha tha be tu use..

Rohit chimed in, "Abe cheeku chup kar tu bhi Anushka ko aise hi dekh Raha tha woh shampoo and yaad hai ...waise shubman you are gone.."

Shubman, flustered, tried to brush them off. "Nahi yaar, kuch nahi aisa..."

But his teammates weren't letting him off so easily. Surya was quick to add, "Woh gaana suna? *Tum Hi Ho*... seems like it was made for you and Ishan!"

Rishabh Pant, always one to stir the pot, laughed, "Mujhe toh *Hum Mar Jayenge* pasand aaya! Poora vibe match karta hai tum dono ka!"

Even Hardik Pandya joined in, grinning widely, "Aur *Piya Aaye Na*? Bhai, it’s like your love story is already playing out!"

Shubman could feel his face heating up. He tried to hide his smile, but it was no use—everyone could see he was whipped for Ishan. Siraj leaned in closer with a cheeky smirk. "Abe Majnu, teri Laila ki movie release hone wali hai! *Aashiqui 2*, pata hai na?"

Shubman chuckled nervously, pretending not to care. "Haan, haan pata hai."

But when Rishabh announced, "Main toh first day, first show dekhne wala hoon. Who’s coming with me?" every hand shot up—including Shubman’s. The laughter that followed was infectious.

"Kya yaar, Shubman, itna eager? You’re so gone for him!" Surya teased, shaking his head in disbelief.

The guys continued to rib Shubman all evening, and while he tried to act cool, he couldn't hide the fact that they were right. He had watched the ad countless times, replaying every moment he shared with Ishan, and each time he felt the same spark that had ignited between them. He couldn’t stop thinking about him.

The ad had truly become a sensation. Fans all over social media were shipping Ishan and Shubman, making hashtags like #IshMan and #Shubish trend across platforms. It seemed like everyone could see the chemistry between them, and the fan edits, memes, and posts made it impossible for either of them to forget the connection.

Back in his hotel room after another day of promotions, Ishan checked his phone and scrolled through the fan edits. He smiled seeing a clip of Shubman smiling at him from the ad. The comments were flooded with fans saying, *"They’re perfect together!"* and *"Can’t believe I’m shipping a cricketer and an actor!"*

Ishan laughed softly to himself, but deep down, the truth was—he missed Shubman more than he cared to admit. No matter how busy he was, his thoughts always found their way back to the cricketer. As he lay down, his heart ached slightly, wondering when they’d meet again.

On the other side, Shubman stared at his phone, scrolling through pictures of Ishan from the promotions of *Aashiqui 2*. He wanted to text him, to hear his voice, but something held him back. The team’s teasing echoed in his ears, making him feel both embarrassed and eager.

As Shubman sighed, he whispered to himself, *"Kab milunga tumse dobara, Ishan?"*

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**To Be Continued...**

The connection between Shubman and Ishan was undeniable. Even in the midst of their demanding schedules, the longing they felt for each other grew stronger. Little did they know, their paths would cross again soon, in ways neither of them could have predicted.

Actually I know these movies have been released in different time and also by different actor but think of it as ishan movies...☺️🙏

And yeah one more thing in this world same sex relationship are common and acceptable and this is legal in india....