the silent cheers

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Title: "The Silent Cheers"

Summary:
Shubman Gill is a perfectionist, the golden boy of Indian cricket, always under pressure to perform. He doesn't let distractions get to him-until Ishan Kishan barges into his life like a storm. Ishan is loud, chaotic, and carefree, the exact opposite of Shubman, but somehow, he's the only one who can make Shubman smile when the weight of expectations feels too heavy.

When Shubman gets into a slump, unable to perform at his best, Ishan takes it upon himself to bring him back-whether it's sneaking into his room at night to drag him out for ice cream, blasting BTS songs during practice, or forcing him to loosen up with silly pranks.

But in the midst of all the teasing and late-night confessions, Shubman starts realizing-maybe Ishan isn't just a distraction. Maybe he's the only thing keeping him sane.

Themes: Angst with a happy ending, mutual care, opposites attract, slow realization of love, protective Ishan, emotionally guarded Shubman