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pyaar ka taakar pt 2

**: The Teammates' Reactions**

*Location: Team Hotel, Breakfast Hall*

*The team is gathered for breakfast, and everyone notices that Yuvraj and Gautam are sitting unusually close, sharing a newspaper. Murmurs ripple through the room.*

**Shikhar:** *grinning* "So, when did you two become besties? Did I miss the memo?"

**Yuvraj:** *not looking up* "We’re just appreciating the finer things in life, Shikhi. Like quality journalism and bad haircuts."

**Gautam:** *still reading* "And learning to tune out unnecessary noise. Like opening batsmen who can’t stop yapping."

**Shikhar:** *laughing* "Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Or maybe the wrong bed?"

*The team erupts in laughter, and Gautam finally puts the newspaper down, glaring at Shikhar.*

**Gautam:** *deadpan* "Keep talking, Gabbar. The more you talk, the less you score. Coincidence?"

**Shikhar:** *mocking offense* "Ouch! Gauti, your words hurt more than a bouncer from Starc."

**Virat:** *joining in* "Yeah, Gauti, since when did you start having a sense of humor? Yuvi’s rubbing off on you?"

**Gautam:** *smirking* "Someone’s gotta keep Yuvi in check. You all are clearly failing."

**Yuvraj:** *grinning* "Hey, I’m not that bad. I just like to keep things… lively."

**Rohit:** *chuckling* "Lively? That’s one way to put it. But seriously, what’s the deal with you two? You’ve been all buddy-buddy lately."

**Gautam:** *sarcastically* "Wow, you noticed. Should I be flattered?"

**Yuvraj:** *leaning back in his chair* "Nah, Gauti. Rohit’s just jealous because he doesn’t have a partner as cool as me."

**Gautam:** *dryly* "Cool? Sure, let’s go with that. But Rohit, if you want, I can lend him to you for a day. Just remember, there’s no refund policy."

**Rohit:** *laughing* "Nah, I’m good. You two are perfect for each other. Sarcasm and all."

*As the laughter dies down, MS Dhoni watches them with a knowing smile, leaning over to Virat.*

**MS Dhoni:** *quietly* "You see that, Virat? That’s what happens when you stop fighting the obvious."

**Virat:** *grinning* "Yeah, but who would’ve thought? Yuvi and Gauti... Who knew they’d actually get along?"

**MS Dhoni:** *smirking* "Sometimes, it’s the

life, Dhawan. Like how Gauti here doesn’t spill his coffee every morning like a certain ‘Gabbar’ we know."

**Shikhar:** *laughing* "Ah, so that’s what it is! You two are bonding over my morning clumsiness. How romantic!"

**Gautam:** *deadpan* "Romantic? The only romance here is between you and that mirror you can’t stop staring at, Dhawan."

**Shikhar:** *mocking hurt* "Ouch! And here I thought you loved me, Gauti. Now I’m heartbroken."

**Rohit:** *joining in* "Careful, Shikhar. Looks like Yuvi’s the one who has Gauti’s heart now. Isn’t that right, Yuvi?"

**Yuvraj:** *grinning* "I’d say it’s mutual, Rohit. After all, who could resist my charm?"

**Gautam:** *rolling his eyes* "Your charm? If by charm you mean your ability to annoy me constantly, then sure, Yuvi. You’re irresistible."