I would love to introduce you to the The White Eagles guitarist Akash Kukreja a.k.a AK 47
Harshad chopda as our very own bad boy AK 47. He is cocky, has a killer attitude and also charms nerds a lot (*hint there)
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✴️My Mate ✴️
" Here you go, and stop mopping now woman" shivaay said handing Anika a packet of chips. Anika immediately grinned cheekily snatching her favourite packet of chips from shivaay's hand.
" You know you are more cheeky than the monkey who took your chips " shivaay said with a laugh. " Hey whose side are you on? Mine or that wicked monkey who stole my chips!!"
" That poor monkey must be hungry Anika. And they were just chips !!"
" Just chips?! Are you even my friend if you don't know the importance of these delicious mouthwatering, spicy chips!!??"" Ok I understand that you love them and they are more important than any other thing in the world!! That's why you brought me to the city 150 km away from the forest "
" Thats better!! Should we walk back to the resort? "
" As if I said no " shivaay said with a shrug.Anika huffed and catching shivaay's hand in hers pulled him with her. Shivaay blankly stared at their entwined hands and trailed with Anika leading the way. His hands threaded with hers warmed his heart, made him feel that he wasn't alone, she was there to fight all the battles with him, beside him.
He tightened his hand around here and walked along, listening to her telling him stories about her childhood, her school days but all his attention was on her hair racing with the breeze.
He was totally lost in that moment, everything thing was beautiful, the lake beside them, the forest, the gentle breeze, the rustling leaves and Anika. Wait rustling leaves?
Shivaay immediately stiffened. Following his reflex, Anika too stiffened looking at him with shock.
" Do you hear what I hear? " Anika whispered.
" Yes I do, it has to be an animal "
" Of course it is idiot!! We are in Corbett national park "
" shit!! Should have never listened to you!! What did you think when you brought us walking on this dangerous route?? " shivaay whisper yelled.
" Well, I thought you were doing the thinking job while I was eating !! Guess you are not that smart Mr oberoi "
" Wow!! Don't tell me we are playing the blame ga... " shivaay was cut short by the loud screeching of a raccoon on top of the tree.
One look at each other and they mouthed "Bhaago " and ran. After a while of running and panting they reached a forest officer's van who was kind of to drive them.
" Thank God we are saved! Didn't want to die so soon " Anika said dropping her head on shivaay's shoulder, once inside the van.
" Neither did I!! But it was a good run " shivaay said trying to catch his breath.
" Good run? I was scared out of my wits " Anika nodded her head in disbelief.
" Yeah you looked exactly the same when you had woken up beside me in our first flight!! " shivaay's laughed.
" I am not scared of you but! And if you were some animal, I would say you could become a cute bear " Anika giggled laying her head on his shoulder.
He was a cute bear, all ready to snuggle and cuddle with. He also was innocent at times. Only at times. Otherwise he was totally the opposite. He also gave her a goofy feels. They both were just like Mowgli and Baloo. Forever together and inseparable. Anika never had such a friend that was of the opposite gender. Hence this fantasy had popped in her mind. The fantasy of best friends.
Cute bear? Shivaay liked being called cute but this time this endearment didnt pave it's way into his heart. He wanted to be called something else, like brave or a hero or just shiv like she mostly called him. He blushed remembering the nickname she had given him. Shiv.
They both reached their resort safely and thanked the officer for the ride. They were moving to their rooms when someone called "Anika ". Anika turned and saw a handsome guy with a smirk plastered on his face, waving at her like a kindergarten kid.
" Heyy!! " Anika said elated and moved towards him after gently removing her hand from shivaay's. Shivaay immediately felt the loss of the warmth of her hand wrapped around his. Shivaay already hated this guy.
He turned to see this guy with tightened fists but the moment he saw his face, shivaay turned pale.
He looked as if there were invisible hands around his neck stopping him from breathing. Shivaay stumbled losing the grip on his feet. His tightened fist loosened up, hanging.While Anika animatedly chatted with the guy shivaay mustered the courage to walk upto them. He walked close when he noticed that the the curve of the guy's smile while talking to Anika. The way he threw his head back to laugh at something silly Anika said.
" Don't do that AK! You look like the joker " shivaay said while his eyes looked like they could tear apart and allow a sea of tears to flow. His face looked as if he was fondly cherishing an old memory. This caught the duo's attention who stared at him shocked.
" You guys know each other?? But you.... "
And just like this Anika kept chatting and was blocked out of their attention as they guys stared at each other with a myriad of emotions spiralling in their brain. AK looked like he had seen a ghost in daylight. He was about to smile when his face suddenly gloomed as if remembering a bitter memory." My name is Akash Kakreja, Mr Oberoi and I would prefer being called that " akash said crisply while tightening his jaw.
" You still not... " akash cut shivaay in between by clutching Anika's hand. Shivaay's attention was suddenly on their hands. He suddenly felt a Deja Vu moment.
Flashback-
" Shiv you are not doing the right thing! Trust me brother you will regret this! One-day when I will be in your place and you in mine! Then you will understand mate " akash said while staring angrily at her hand tightly clutched with shivaay's. The hand which he wanted to catch.
" I am not doing anything wrong AK!! She loves me "
" But You do not !! Don't pull her in your mess shivaay" akash thundered upon shivaay, pointing his finger towards him while shivaay just shrugged and looked at the girl beside him who gave him an uncertain nod and they both left.
Flashback over
" Me and Anika have a lot of talking to do so just excuse us " Akash said while pulling her with her. But shivaay caught her other hand stopping her.
" Don't " shivaay sharply said not shifting his gaze from akash's even for a minute.
" Shivaay actually akash is my old friend, don't worry our FIFA match is still on!! Will join you soon OK!! "
saying Anika removed her hand from his making akash smirk.Shivaay's shoulders slumped down as he watched his best friend leave with pain painted on his face.
I now understand mate.✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️
Hey guys!! How was the entry?! I have always shipped harshad and surbhi for a long time!! So thought why not!! Also will be revealing the rest of the eagles very soon with their pen names!! Hope you remember Dodo!! 😉 For now let's raise the temperature of the room with a jealous SSO!! 🙄😍
Yours truly,
Kamakshi. 💕
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