Mr.Grumpy [2/4]

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Tysm for all your love on previous chapter, i glad you like that. 🤭💗

(edit : yeh main pahle se likh rakha tha khikhikhi💅)

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Ishan was on a mission.

After weeks of teasing, flirting, and borderline harassment (all in good spirit, of course).

He had cracked exactly one reaction out of Shubman mild surprise.

It wasn't enough.

He wanted to see Mr. Perfect laugh.

A real, genuine, "I am enjoying life" laugh.

And he wouldn't rest until he succeeded.

So, he planned.

Step 1: The Stupid Joke Approach.

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Ishan walk into the gym where Shubman was working out, dressed in his usual all-black workout gear.

His sleeves were rolled up, veins on display, and his entire aura screamed deadly serious professional.

Ishan, in contrast, was wearing a panda-print T-shirt and sliders.

Ishan : Gill, why don't skeletons fight each other?

he asked, hopping onto the treadmill next to him.

Shubman : don't know.

Ishan : Because they don't have the guts.

Silence.

Shubman continued lifting weights like Ishan hadn't spoken.

Ishan : Oye, at least roll your eyes! Kuch toh react karo

Shubman put the weights down, looked at him, and deadpanned,

Shubman : I regret everything.

(Step 1: Total failure.)

Step 2: The Dramatic Fall.
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Later that day, Ishan walked beside Shubman as they headed to the car.

WITHOUT warning, he clutched his chest and stumbled dramatically.

Shubman instantly reached for him.

Shubman : what happened?

Ishan : Mr. Gill... I think... I think I'm dying.

Shubman : Where? What hurts?

Ishan : Your lack of reaction is killing me.

Shubman stared at him. Then, with complete seriousness, said,

Shubman : If you were actually dying, I'd let you.

Ishan : Cold-hearted beast.

(Step 2: Backfired.)

Step 3: The Ultimate Weapon-Tickling.

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Late at night, after yet another event where Shubman was his usual gentlemanly, brooding self, Ishan decided enough was enough.

Ishan : Mr. Gill

Ishan : I have tried everything to make you laugh. Sab kuch.

Shubman : And?

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