Shiva Pandya had a crush on Raavi Narayan. Maami ki behen ki beti, Shiva liked Maami ki behen ki beti, out of all the girls in Somnath, heck the world, Shiva decided he absolutely had to go fall head over heels in love with the person he claimed to hate since their childhood. It was not even the fact that didn't try not liking her, but damn the Chipkali, she would bat her eyelashes at him innocently and he would go and fall in love with the doe-like eyes of hers. She had ensnared his being and he was busy wallowing away in a sea of sorrow, there was no way in hell she would even like him back he was too rude to her, even when she was sweet to him, he fought with her, day in and day out and he managed to get to hate him like he thought he hated her. Cursing himself he decided to focus on getting the stock from the vehicles that were parked up outside the store, this branch of Pandya stores was the latest one hence Shiva was here to supervise them, this branch was the farthest one from the original Pandya stores. Kaka was checking the stock quantity inside and keeping track, it was just the both of them working at the store today, considering it was stock day and then there was the fact that the store wasn't really fully functional at that point. Shiva had bunked college today to be at the store, it was not like him attending college would be of any benefit to him anyway, he was already well-versed with the subjects that were being taught today. He realised he had an important project due today, and rushed off home after informing kaka, by the time he went home to collect his project he bumped into Raavi who was sobbing on Dhara bhabhi's shoulder, Bhabhi herself looked very tensed. He approached them apprehensively, worried he would set raavi off.

"Bhabhi? Raavi? Kya hua?"

"Shivaaa"

Raavi stopped sobbing for a second and took his name, looking up at him, her eyes teary and nose red from all the crying, Shiva felt a tug at his heart as he took in the sight of her devastated face and how desolate she sounded, this wasn't his Chipkali, his Raavi was always smiling and happy, which idiot had made her cry like this?

"Kya hua"

"Shiva woh na, aaj project due tha na, maine sab kuch khatam karke rakha tha, par na Anita Di ne meri poori assignment pe coffee gira diya, aur abhi assignment to waapas print karke binding karke dene ki timing bhi nahi hai, maine professor se bhi request kiya tha aur unhone mujhpe chilli diya, samaj hi nahi aaraha kya karoon, abhi yeh assignment submit nahi hua toh jitna bhi hard work kiya poora semester ka waste hojayega."

Raavi kept hiccuping as she spoke and all Shiva wanted to do was to hold her tight and tell her that she'd be fine, but he knew he couldn't, Raavi was still sobbing on Dhara Bhabhi's shoulder when Shiva walked away from there to his room, Raavi felt her heartbreak a little as she saw Shiva walk away without saying anything, Shiva never did that, he always stood by her when she was in trouble, as he walked away Raavi felt as is she lost the little hope she had had when Shiva had come to Pandya Niwas, she sobbed harder and felt Dhara Bhabhi try and console her, but she was inconsolable, she knew that if she wasn't able to submit this project then she wouldn't be able to pass her semester, she could already see her MaasiMaa pulling her out of college and getting her married.

Shiva on the other hand disappeared into the room to get his project and the extra one he had made, he always worked on an extra copy for Raavi, just in case, he knew that Raavi was a diligent and studious person but she lived with his Maami and Anita, if he knew one thing it was to not trust them at all. He always kept and extra project on hand, in case she needed it. He walked out of his room to find her sobbing harder on Dhara Bhabhi's shoulder, she began speaking once again.

"Di agar project submit nahi kiya toh semester pass nahi karungi aur Maasi shaadi karadegi meri, mujhe nahi karna shaadi Kisi aire gaire se"

Shiva felt white hot anger blaze at the pit of his stomach at the mention of Raavi's marriage, there was no way in hell that would happen. He walked to them furiously and grabbed Raavi by her elbow, pulling her up swiftly, she collied with his chest and his arm went around her waist to hold her to him. Dhara left when Shiva had pulled her to himself, knowing that he'd take care. Raavi looked up at him startled as he pulled her closer, her hands formed little fists against his chest and she felt herself flush at the intensity in his gaze.

"Sh...Shiva"

"Aye Chipkali, pehle yeh ganga-jamuna bahana band kar, extra project hai mere paas, submit karde"

He spoke gruffly in an attempt to conceal his true feelings, in an instant she stopped crying and looked up at him, a soft smile coming onto her face, she hugged him tight and began bouncing in his arms, thanking him profusely. Shiva smiled at her innocence and let himself savour the feeling of her in his arms before he pushed her away like he always used to. 

"Acha abhi chal, meko submit karke store ke liye nikalna bhi hai"

Raavi nodded and bounced off towards his bike, Shiva watched with a smile, happy at her happiness. The entire bike ride to the college she had her arms tight around his waist, her face pressed onto his back, Shiva didn't know how he resisted the urge to hold her tighter and pull her to him, the feeling of her plastered against his back too heady to ignore. He was beyond disappointed as their college came into view and he had to let her go. He handed his project to her knowing she'd submit it for him along with hers, she smiled up at him and quickly hugged him, just as he was about to shrug her off of himself she pecked his cheek, snatched the files from his hands and ran away.

Shiva spent another 5 minutes stock still on his bike, still reeling from the effects of her kiss. Bringing himself out of the stupor he raced off to the store a wide goofy smile on his face. As he reached the store he found all the stock loaded and set inside the store, knowing Kaka was in the store room he went there, a skip in his step.

He sat down on the counter and silently joined kaka in making a note of the inventory they had. They worked in silence for a few hours, used to the pattern, the both of them spent days together by the store, from when they were just a small kirana store in Somnath to now a retail store with multiple locations across towns neighbouring Somnath, Kaka was a part of it all, it was his hard work too.

Shiva walked past kaka and to the mini fridge kept at the entrance to the store room to grab himself a drink, he was parched, just as he cracked open the tin of coke he saw kaka give him a sly smile, soon enough kaka coughed conspicuously, Shiva raised his eyebrows and leant against the fridge, waiting for kaka to elaborate. Kaka walked towards him slowly and sat on the desk in front of him.

"Toh Raavi bitiya maan gayi?"

"Huh kya bolrahe ho kaka, voh gadhedi kab maanegi"

"Phir lipstick"

Shiva reached for his cheek, trying to wipe the mark of Raavi's lipstick when Kaka burst out laughing. Shiva smiled goofily as he looked down, abashed, kaka was the only one who about his feelings for Raavi, having heard him rant about Raavi multiple times in a day. Shiva was a simp and he knew it. There was no point denying that, especially when he got drunk and kissed a wall, thinking Raavi was the one standing in front of him. He was sure Kaka still had the video of that, it was blackmail material and knowing kaka he must've backed it up everywhere, there was no way Shiva could get rid of it even if he tried, he didn't bother, his secret would be safe with kaka.

"Waise Shiva, tujhe kya lagta hai, Raavi flat hui tere pe?"

Shiva smirked as he thought of the kiss, he nodded and spoke, not knowing his words were gonna bite him in the ass, soon.

"Arrey Kaka, woh dobi toh abhi tak mujhe pe flat hogayi hogi"

Just as Shiva spoke Raavi walked in with a box in her hands, she stood at the door, understanding that they were talking about her. Kaka looked alarmed at Shiva and her, he was about to alert Shiva when Raavi glared at him, indicating him not to.

"Woh toh na ekk number ki filmy gadhi hai, abhi thoda sa help kiya na, sacchi flat hogayi hogi, aur hogi kyun na, main hoon hi itna perfect"

"Arrey Shiva beta, aise nahi hoga"

Kaka spoke, trying to get him to shut up. But he wasn't one to listen was he?

"Arrey kaka main bol raha hoon na, pakka aise hi hoga, ekk number ki gadhedi hai woh, abhi takk uske dil main gain baj rahe honge"

"Shiva"

Kaka spoke trying to get him to shut up, just as he was about to say something Raavi spoke well she yelled startling Shiva.

"Aye, Bhoothnath, Thanks bolne aayi thi tuhje, aur tu yeh sab bol raha hai mere baare mein? Sunn le tu ekk baat, duniya main na 2 types ki ladkiya hothi hai, type 1 jo aise help ke liye flat hokar tere Aage peach ghoom thi rehti hai, aur type 2 , unhe manane ke liye sacrifices karne padte hai, yudh ładne parte hai, phir bhi koi guarantee nahi hai ki unhe tum pasand aao, aur main, I am type 2, toh yeh le tu rakh apna thanks."

She thrust a box into his hands and walked off in a hurry. Shiva turned to kaka, bewildered.

"Kaka bol sakthe the na"

He spoke in a strangled voice, kaka looked sympathetic as he spoke.

"Try kiya, tu toh chup hone ka naam hi nahi leraha tha"

"AREEEY TOH KHUJATE NA KAKA"

"Next time karrunga"

"Kaika next time kaka, abhi toh gussa hoke Chali gayi yeh, meko na yeh samaj nahi aaraha, mera ye discussion aapke saath, yeh Raavi ka Billi ki tarha aana aur sab sunna, upar se type 2 hai kathe, yeh bada Jodhaa Akbar hai, yudh aur tyaag bolke Chali gayi, itni choti size ki hai aur yudh baat ki kar rahi thi"

Just as Shiva was lamenting over his fate, Raavi walked back in to collect her anklet that had fallen off. Kaka scratched at his leg again, Shiva stopped mid tirade and glared at kaka for being interrupted.

"JAB KHUJANA THA TAB KIYA NAHI, ABHI KYA KAR RAHE HO KAKA"

"WAAPIS AAYI RE GADHERE"

Shiva turned back slowly and gulped at the sheer fury on Raavi's face, she grabbed her anklet and glared at him.

"GADHEDA"

She yelled and promptly stomped off.

Shiva turned back around and slumped on the floor, dejected, reaching for the box he opened it to find his favourite upma. Looking back up at kaka he spoke one last time.

"Gayi na kaka"

"Abb kya hi karsakthe hain beta"

Shiva looked down at his upma, and reached for a spoon, deciding to eat way at his sorrow, probably the last thing his Chipkali would ever make for him. Kaka went back to work, shaking his head. Young love, he thought. They wouldn't be able to stay away from each other for long anyway.

A.N: Okay this one is for akka, I hope you like this one! And sorry for making y'all wait so much! Will update the next OS soon! Also this OS is inspired from the Telugu movie Dookudu!