Falling for you

Chapter 1

It wasn't the first time Ishan had found himself staring at Shubman from across the table. This happened almost all the time . Shubman always caught Ishan's attention. It wouldn't matter what Shubman was doing, Ishan's eyes were always on Shubman .

They were at the buffet of the hotel they were staying at for a T-20 series against Australia. Shubman was sitting beside Virat and Ishan was sitting across him . He couldn't help but notice Shubman's cute dimples as he talked , his dreamy eyes, and his lips. They looked so inviting. He could just grab Shubman by the collar of his shirt and kiss the living daylights out of him.

Control  yourself , you're being weird again .
Ishan thought to himself.

He was jolted awake from his thoughts by Surya .

Surya said , "What's up with you Ish ? You seem lost . "
Ishan replied, "Uh-uh..nothing" .He mentally slapped himself for stuttering.

"Okay then , if you say so." Surya said before sitting down beside Ishan.
"Also Ish , Your phone has been ringing for quite a while now . Shouldn't you pick it up ?"

Ishan glanced at his phone.Yes , Aditi had been calling him for a while now . Ishan's phone wasn't even on silent, how come he never heard the phone ringing? Ishan quickly picked up the call.

"Hey Ish!" Said Aditi from the other end .

"Heyy , How are you ?" Asked Ishan .

"I am very good , I saw your knock in the last game . It was amazing babe."

"Thanks , uh I'll be coming to Mumbai for the next match . We can meet up."

"Alright Ish , Can't wait . Talk to you later , I got to get back to work now ."

With That Aditi ended the call .

Ishan felt guilty. Aditi had been his girlfriend for a while , They used to be  very much in love but  Ishan just didn't feel the spark anymore. He wasn't even sure if he liked Aditi more than a friend at this point.

Ishan decided to return to his room . Shubman and Ishan were sharing a room , in fact they always did . The team management knew this very well and always made sure to put the two together.

Ishan layed down on the bed , closing his eyes .

Ishan's thoughts wandered to the first time he'd met Shubman. It was during an under-19 cricket camp, and they were both just starting their cricket careers. Ishan had been struck by Shubman's dedication and humility, and their friendship had blossomed.

But over time, Ishan's feelings for Shubman had evolved into something more than friendship. He couldn't pinpoint when it happened, but he found himself longing for Shubman's presence, for those late-night conversations, and for the subtle touches that sent shivers down his spine.
He knew that revealing his feelings could change everything. The world of professional cricket was not always accepting, and Ishan feared the consequences of expressing his true emotions. Plus the fact that he had a girlfriend was enough to make him feel guilty.

Ishan heard the sound of the door closing. He shot his eyes open to find Shubman standing beside the bed .

"Surya was looking for you." Shubman said in a low voice.

"Alright , I'll go meet him then." Ishan replied getting up from the bed , making his way towards the door when Shubman stopped him , grabbing Ishan's wrist gently.

"It's getting late Ish , Just meet him tomorrow." Shubman said .

"Why not now ?" Ishan asked , his voice soft .

"Because I am saying so ." Shubman whined . "You look tired, get some rest . Meet him tomorrow" He said letting go of Ishan's wrist .

Ishan gave in , how could he deny his so called best friend ?

"Alright fine , I'll go tomorrow"

Shubman gave Ishan a sheepish smile .

"Whatever go to sleep, We have a flight tomorrow. I also have to meet Aditi ." Ishan said , sitting on the edge of the bed ."

Shubman took a deep breath and asked  "Aditi..right ... How are things going with her ?"

"They are going fine , Why do you ask ?"

"You've been a bit off these days, i figured out something might have happened with Aditi ."

"No, nothing happened don't worry ."

Shubman whispered "Good night Ishu" before drifting off to sleep .

Ishan wished he had just confessed to Shubman that he didn't like Aditi anymore because he didn't, He was in love with Shubman. So in love.

Ishan glanced at Shubman  who was a fast asleep by now and shifted a bit closer to him .

"I love you ". He whispered

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Author's Note

I know this was absolute shit but okay .
I am sorry if there are any grammatical mistakes.

Next update coming soon.
Adios