Drawn to trouble. ( Ishman FF)

Chapter 10

As Shubman made his way to Ishan and his classmates, Abhishek already went with Mayank to have some food, Shubman went their and greeted Ishan, As they were talking the host on the stage announced that they were going to play a hide and seek game and the winners will get a suprise gift,

Joined in to play, excited about the opportunity to win. Ishan’s students eagerly begged him to participate, but he hesitated, mentioning that as a teacher, he wasn’t sure it was appropriate. However, Shubman, always quick with his charm, managed to convince Ishan to join the game, assuring him it would be fun and everyone would understand.

As the game began, students scattered in all directions to find hiding spots. Shubman, ever the strategist, grabbed Ishan by the wrist and led him toward a secluded area. He carefully picked a cramped space behind some stacked boxes in a temporary storeroom set up for the event. The room was dim, with only a small sliver of light coming through a crack in the wall, creating a somewhat intimate atmosphere.

The tiny storeroom was filled with the quiet sound of their breathing, mingling with the faint music and laughter from the party outside. Shubman smirked to himself, pleased with the effect he was having on Ishan. He could feel the warmth radiating from his teacher, and the subtle hitch in Ishan’s breath each time Shubman moved slightly closer.

“Sir,” Shubman murmured again, his voice low and teasing, “you’re awfully quiet. Are you nervous?” His lips hovered just beside Ishan’s ear, his warm breath sending a shiver down Ishan’s spine.

Ishan swallowed hard, his blush deepening. “N-no, just… focused on the game,” he replied softly, trying to maintain his composure.

Shubman chuckled, the sound deep and velvety. “Focused, huh? You know, I never thought you’d agree to something like this,” he said, his tone playful. “Hiding in the dark with me... You trust me a lot, don’t you, sir?”

Ishan’s heart was racing. “Of course,” he whispered, his voice barely audible. “You’re my student… I trust you.”

Shubman leaned in a fraction closer, his chest pressing more firmly against Ishan’s back. “That’s good,” he said, his voice dropping even lower. “Because I’ll make sure we stay hidden as long as possible.”

Ishan felt his face burn at Shubman’s words, and he struggled to keep his mind from wandering. Why is he so close? he wondered, feeling both flustered and oddly safe in the confined space.

As they were standing, Ishan saw a big cockroach infront of him on the wall, Ishan was terrified of cockroaches ever since he was a kid because once a cockroach went inside his ear and they had to go to the hospital to take it out hopefully his ear was safe but he got a phobia.

Ishan screamed and turned around and hugged Shubman tightly and begged him to get it away, "Shubman, help me! Please!" Ishan pleaded, clutching his arm tightly as he pressed close to him.

Shubman was happy seeing Ishan clinging onto him but he was scared that if it continues he will get a Bonner.

Don’t worry, sir, I’ve got you,” Shubman said calmly, gently guiding Ishan away from the wall. He quickly grabbed a nearby paper towel and flicked the cockroach off the wall, making sure it was out of sight.

Ishan, still shaken, pulled back slightly but couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed.

“I’m so sorry, Shubman,” he muttered, not looking up at him.

Shubman, noticing how flustered Ishan was, couldn’t resist a teasing smile. “It’s okay, sir. You’re safe now. No need to apologize.”

After a while,Shubman smirked, feeling a sense of victory as he heard the host's announcement. "I knew it," he said, his voice full of confidence as he looked down at Ishan.