This one is very special for me. And I understand maybe some of you won't be comfortable so please just skip. Because I won't tolerate anything against it. 

Please, just be considerate and respect other's choice.

*****

Shagun smiled softly sipping from her drink. In her tiring 9-5 work schedule, this lunch break was like a fresh breeze. And the strong coffee and bakery goodness just heaven.

She was lost in herself, moving her gaze around unconsciously when something or rather say someone caught her eye.

It was Raman. Her college mate holding a hand of a girl?

It wouldn't have mattered otherwise because Shagun was not someone to hold grudge. Even though he rejected her in front of their class. 

But it did matter.

It did because of the reason he had rejected her.

He had rejected her because she was she. 

Because she was a girl.

And here he was pecking the girl's hand softly, his eyes glued to the person in front of her.

He could have simply reject her right? What was the need to lie about his sexuality? She felt a sudden anger blubbing inside her. She stood up, marching toward his table.

"Hey Shagun." She smiled softly as he greeted her enthusiastically. "How are you?"

"Fine." She smiled before adding in a sarcastic tone "How are you? And your girlfriend?"

"Boyfriend." She frowned as the other person replied in a little hoarse voice that she expected.

"Its boyfriend actually and I am doing good." She watched dumbfoundedly at him? She would have never guessed with the slim figure, shoulder length curly hair, eyes adored with kajal. And wow. He looked like a girl. Maybe because a some feminine facial structure.

"Oh! I am sorry." She apologized sincerely.  

"Nah! Its okay. I am used to it." She didn't miss the sadness in his voice.

"No, its not. You shouldn't be." She added.

"See I told you, she is so supportive. You were so worried unnecessarily, Ishita."

"Ofcourse I would be. You rejected her in front of whole class, Raman. Of course I thought she would hate me." 

"He told you about that. Why would you, Raman? That's so embarrassing." Shagun exclaimed making Ishita chuckle. 

"Don't you guys, gang up against me now." And the other two chuckled at his response.

"Why don't you join us?"

Shagun shook her head at Ishita's request "I am running really late. But maybe some other day?"

Passing a soft smile to them, she moved toward her table to collect her purse.

*****

Few years later, rotating the holy plate in front of the couple, asking neg from both the grooms performing the sisterly rituals, she was so proud of Raman that he had courage to admit his sexuality in front of the whole class.

She was more proud of her country for article 377.

*****

This is how I imagined Ishita to look. But you can use your creativity.

Because why not?

And I might write some karman ficlets. I don't know if anyone is interested or not but I might ultimately. Or maybe I would create another account dedicated to Kartik and Aman just like this one is for Raman and Ishita. I am not sure.

But you can expect some karman fics soon. 

And the main question is, will you read it if I did? Just a simple yes or no would do. So please so reply.

Regards
~Gia