Fan of a Gangster

Friends’ Conspiracy

The afternoon sun poured into the campus courtyard, catching on Rudra’s sunglasses as he leaned against the wall near his favorite spot. His friends — Kabir, Aman, and Dev — were already gathered, smirking like predators waiting for their favorite sport.

Kabir nudged Aman. “Bro, you see the way he’s been staring at her all day? It’s… unreal.”

Aman chuckled, leaning back. “Unreal? Dude, it’s downright hilarious. The boss is trying so hard to act indifferent, but his eyes give him away every time she comes near.”

Dev laughed, shaking his head. “I don’t even think he realizes how obvious it is. The girl walks into college, fearless, calling him her hero, and he’s acting like he doesn’t even care. Classic Rudra Mehra. But we can all see it.”

Kabir smirked, leaning forward conspiratorially. “And the best part? He doesn’t know how to respond properly. Every time she teases him, he freezes for half a second… it’s gold.”

Aman grinned, shaking his head. “I swear, boss has met his match. He’s not used to someone so bold. And the campus? Everyone’s noticing too. The whispers, the stories… she’s practically the new queen of Silverwood.”

Dev chuckled. “We should probably warn him. Or just sit back and enjoy the show. I vote for the second option.”

Kabir laughed. “Agreed. Besides, it’s about time someone shook him up. Usually, he’s the one scaring everyone else, not being… noticed like this. By a girl, no less.”

⚡ Rudra’s POV

Rudra listened to them, arms crossed, pretending not to care, but every word hit closer to home than he wanted to admit. Not scared… fearless… my hero…

He shook his head, muttering under his breath. “They’re exaggerating. It’s nothing.”

But the truth was… it wasn’t nothing.

Every glance from her, every smile, every fearless comment replayed in his mind like a loop he couldn’t switch off. He tried to push it away, reminding himself of his reputation, his walls, his control — but it was futile.

She’s different… too different.

Rudra glanced at his friends, smirking halfheartedly. “You guys are ridiculous.”

Kabir grinned. “Ridiculous? Nah, we’re observant. You’re the ridiculous one, boss, pretending she doesn’t affect you.”

Aman leaned closer. “Seriously, though… you’re acting like she’s just any other girl. That girl? She’s fearless, smart, bold. She’ll get under your skin if you’re not careful.”

Dev added, a teasing lilt in his voice, “And we’re just saying… enjoy the chaos while it lasts. It’s not every day someone dares to challenge Rudra Mehra like this.”

Rudra’s jaw tightened, a smirk tugging at his lips despite himself. “Chaos… huh? Maybe you’re right. But I’m not the type to lose control so easily.”

Kabir chuckled. “We’ll see, boss. We’ll see.”

🌟 Internal Conflict

As Rudra walked through the courtyard, he tried to keep his composure, but Aanya’s image — fearless, teasing, bold kept surfacing in his mind.

She’s not like the others… not like anyone else. She doesn’t fear me, she challenges me… and somehow, I’m intrigued.

Rudra clenched his fists slightly, forcing himself to look away. But deep down, he knew one thing for sure: she had already made a mark he couldn’t ignore.

And while his friends laughed and teased from behind, he silently admitted to himself that this was going to be… interesting.