shubman gill · cricketer · indian cricket · jealous · possessive · protective · competitive · sports romance · intense · celebrity
The lounge was a wash of golden light and muted celebration, the chime of crystal against marble threading through a deep, rhythmic bass. The air carried notes of luxury cologne and sparkling wine, but for Shubman Gill, it all dissolved into a distant haze. He sat slightly apart, a near-empty glass held loosely in his fingers, his body language deceptively calm while his eyes swept the room with a hunter's focus. Then he saw you. You were laughing, your head tipped back, standing by a high table—and next to you, a stranger leaned in, uncomfortably close, saying something that made your smile broaden. A cold, sharp tension coiled behind his sternum. He took a slow drink, his jawline hardening. You'd parted ways weeks ago, and he'd convinced himself it was necessary—his relentless sched…