Inspired by his little convo with the other, Shubman decided to put his theory to the test.

But there was an issue,

Who should be the one he's gonna 'experiment' on. He didn't have that many girl bestfriends, even males to be frank.

Nisha was out by default, she's literally more sibling-like than anything to him! Besides, he would never feel anything more than a friend for her.

Sara...could she be even counted as a friend, let alone a bestfriend. Yes, they knew eachother, did talk at times. Ignoring the fact that he used to have an incy vincy bit crush on her, she wasn't fit for this.

Raking his head hard trying to think of a person, Shubman made his way to the breakfast table.

The person should be likeable, lovable to be honest with. Should be caring, especially toward him. Can't be Nisha or Sara. The most important thing! The person should be his Bestfriend.

"You gonna eat or what?"

He was pulled back from his thoughts by Rishabh.

He stared at him, Rishabh was nice and lovable. He cares about him. He could be counted as one of his bestfriends.

Suddenly Shubman was picturing himself and the former, hand in hand, smiling sweetly at eachother. As they leaned in to kiss eachother, Shubman jerked back disgustedly,

"Don't!" He yelled in sheer displeasure, startling Rishabh, who was trying to sneak some of Shubman's food. The others, too busy with their own conversations, didn't pay any heed to them. Their antics were normal for the whole ICT, not like they were any better.

"Bhukhad, eat all of it!" Rishabh shoved the food back to his plate, offended by the tone of loathe. He was just picking out a bit of the food, it's not like he would take all of it!

Shubman now back to the real world, stared at his plate.

Realising his situation, he was embarassed. He even tried to coax Rishabh by giving him his food, who rejected not so politely.

After that yelling, he won't be stealing anytime soon. Shubhman snickered to himself.

"Who got you giglling like that?" Ishan asked in a teasing tone.

"You, sweetheart." He fired back on impulse, resulting in the other almost choking on his food.

But he recovered quickly and spat back,"Guilty in-charge!"

"Here, have some more food. You must be tired with running around my head the whole day"

"Glad to know that you think of me all the time, bub."

"You are the love of my life afterall."

"Honey..."

"Shut up you two! Let me eat, I don't wanna throw up." Rishabh having had enough of the two interjected. Having his food in peace is all he wanted. Good lord, what was their problem.

Shubman wanted to continue the teasing session a bit more but was quietened down with a glare from Ishan. Throwing his hands up in mock surrender, he stopped but not before throwing a smirk at Ishan, who rolled his eyes at the former.

They did that everyday, calling cute names, being in each other's personal space, holding hands was normal in their relationship called friendship. Hugs! Those are a must! They even snuggled together during the movie nights with the other guys.

They share food, in fact eat from the other's hands, would drink from each other's cup, you name it.

It was their bond. They had the qualities of the Rohirat bond, even the Kulcha bond. They would fight and annoy eachother like Ro Bhai and Vi Bhai, when coming to being sweet, they'd even cross Kul and Yuz.

"Here he goes again in his lala land, or should I say Sara land."

Shubman's thoughts were interrupted by Ishan's laughter as he hi-fived Rishabh, joining in the leg pulling of their friend.

He has a cute smile.

Shubman paused, what was he thinking!

"You good?" Ishan asked putting his hand on the former's shoulder, tilting his head a bit.

He looks so adorable!

Shubman stood up with a thud, which alerted everyone present on the table.

"What happened Shub?" Virat asked the guy a bit concerned by the sudden movement.

"Is something wrong Shub?" Rohit added on to the other's question.

"Yeah, everything is good bhaiyas. I just...just realised that I haven't called my dad in two days...I'll go and make a quick call."

"Weren't you talk..." Virat had seen the other talk to his father just last night. As he was about to question him, a hand on his arm stopped him mid-sentence.

"You should go and talk to uncle then, Shub. Have your breakfast first." Rohit said in reassurance, throwing a look toward Virat, who zipped his mouth in understanding.

"He's right. Have your food first." Virat piped in after his friend.

"I'm full bhaiya. I'll take my leave then..." Shubman gave a nervous smile to both of them.

"Okay kiddo" Rohirat smiled at Shubman as he left the dining area and walked back to his room.

Virat turned to Rohit in thought, to find the other supporting the same look. Something was up with the kid!

Looking at each other, they decided to give the boy some time to gather his thoughts. They risked a glance at Ishan, who was looking confusedly in the direction Shubman had left. Nodding at Virat, Rohit turned to Ishan,

"Jake dekh usko" Rohit told Ishan while placing a hand at the other's shoulder in reassurance.

And Ishan didn't need to be told twice.

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My guys!
This one's gonna go a bit longer than a two shot I guess. ✊

Will write a part 2 for this chapter 🙌