Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma spent their teenage sharing a dream. That someday, they would open for India together. When that dream finally comes true, they can't stand being in the same room with each other. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shubman would say they never dated. Abhishek doesn't have proof to counter that. But he has known for some years now that he was always only a side character in his closest friend's life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nitish comes into Abhishek's life at his lowest when Shubman has found his soulmate and tells him their childish romance had merely been a glitch in the matrix. And Nitish makes Abhishek hope that the past can be left behind. Shubman and Ishan know they are each other's forever. There was never any doubt. But when Ishan loses the central contract and fades out of the national team while Shubman is promoted to new heights every day, they find an ocean between them. And Shubman finds that it's so lonely at the top. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ But it was Shubman-and-Abhishek first. Before there was Ishan or Nitish. Before they were famous. Before they were successful. Before they even knew themselves. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you ever really get over your first love?

~𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐛𝐡𝐢𝐍𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲~ Nitish doesn't face problems head on. He runs from them. And at one point, running does seem so much easier than fighting the world and most importantly his family for Abhishek's sake. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Wasn't it supposed to be obvious that we couldn't end up together?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Nitish leaves him, Abhishek knows he hasn't ever been good enough for anyone and he loses his ability to trust too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I can never stop loving you. But...I don't think I can trust you again when you say you-you love me, or anything of that kind." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Or, Nitish ruins his own life and that of the person he loves more than anyone in this world and then decides to put it back together, or die trying. Metaphorically, of course.

~𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐛𝐡𝐢𝐍𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲~ As far back as he remembers, Abhishek's been in love with his best friend. He has borne Shubman's undying love for Sara, then him flitting from girl to girl always with a smile on his face. What would he complain about?-he prefers men (or one man); his best friend prefers women. But the day he realizes Shubman's soulmate is Ishan...that day finally, a ten year long unrequited love shatters his heart completely. ~~~~~~~~~~~ At the same time, overwhelmed by the glamorous life of IPL, Nitish finds steadiness and warmth in someone who has played for their team for years. Because Abhishek Sharma is like sunshine...he tries to make everyone happy, always, wherever he is, and whatever he is feeling. ~~~~~~~~~~~ "I know a broken heart when I see one. But I can heal yours." ~~~~~~~~~~~ "Thanks, but no...you can't." ~~~~~~~~~~~ Or, Abhishek refuses to entertain the idea of getting over the love of his life, though he needs to so badly and Nitish knows he's the worst person for that job and can't help attempting it anyway.

I WAS CONVINCED, that you would never get to read the final words of my love letter. (extended description inside)

What happens when a cricket sensation collides with a girl who doesn't know the first thing about the game? "The Boundary Between Us" is a heartfelt tale set in the vibrant city of Hyderabad, where fame and simplicity meet under unexpected circumstances. Tilak Varma, a rising star in Indian cricket, is used to roaring stadiums and flashing cameras. Medha, a studious B.Pharm student, prefers the quiet hum of laboratories and the rustle of research papers. She knows herbs and healing-not heroes and highlights. Their story unfolds-not as a perfect romance, but as a real one. A love story for the modern age, The Boundary Between Us is about two people who meet between the lines-between the wickets and the white coats-and discover that sometimes, the best connections happen beyond the boundaries.

❝They hate each other.❞ ❝No, they don't. Not really.❞ Aurora Prince is no stranger to the relentless world of Formula 1, but 2025 marks her first season behind the wheel for Porsche-a chance she's fought tooth and nail to earn. On the surface, Aurora is the perfect image of determination, but behind closed doors, she's still mourning Ezra McAllister, her boyfriend who's been left braindead after a horrific F2 crash. The world believes he's gone, but Aurora carries the weight of his memory, a fire in her heart that fuels every lap she takes. Enter Charles Leclerc: Ferrari's golden boy, haunted by his own failures and fueled by the fear of falling short yet again. Their rivalry is instant, a clash of wills that lights up the track and sets the media ablaze. Aurora's sharp edges meet Charles's unyielding pride, and neither is willing to back down. But beneath the tension, there's an unspoken understanding-two souls fighting battles no one else can see. As Aurora's grief threatens to consume her and Charles's pressure mounts to unbearable heights, they find an unlikely anchor in one another. Aurora's unwavering determination shows Charles the courage to face his own demons, while Charles reminds her that even in the deepest darkness, there's still a flicker of light. They don't see it at first-the way their broken pieces fit together-but love has a way of sneaking in, even when it feels impossible. They'll come to know each other fully, completely, and fiercely: Heart and soul, skin and bones.

Max exhaled sharply, shaking his head as he sank onto the edge of the couch. "You scared everyone today, you know that?" Viktoriya blinked at him, caught off guard by the raw honesty in his voice. She hadn't expected him to say that. She hadn't expected him to care. "I'm fine," she said automatically, wrapping her arms around herself. Max's expression darkened. "You passed out on the fucking track, Viktoriya." She flinched slightly, but before she could respond, he continued. "I got out of my car ready to rip your head off for that crash," he admitted, voice lower now. "And then I saw you, just lying there, and I swear to God, I..." He trailed off, shaking his head as if the words physically refused to come out. Childhood friends to rivals to lovers Complete!

"Manifestations work. But you know the worst part about manifesting? No one prepares you for when the universe decides to take you way too seriously"

- "i might like you less now that you know me so well." or, the one where an up-and-coming actress and a formula 1 driver learn that pre-teen rivalries die hard [ oscar piastri | social media + irl ]

Carlos Sainz Jr had it all. A Formula 1 seat, a supporting family, and a loving girlfriend. Until a big part of his life crumbled down. His long-term relationship came crashing down; the high school sweethearts ended their relationship after she cheated. He was devastated. Viviana Flores was left pregnant with another man's kid as everyone walked out of her life. Everyone was living their own lives. He had a growing career and success while she was doing well as a single mom. Until their paths decide to align once again.