So... I am back with my new fan-fiction and it's a sequel to Midnight Rendition OS, I wrote few days ago, so yes, it's a Jitushmann story; it's just a story so treat it like one. It will a be proper story with multiple chapters.

HEARTSTRINGS::Jitu/Ayushmann

t's the buzzing on his phone that brings Jitu back into the world of living, waking him up from his slumber. Opening only one eye he looks at the clock on his side table and it is flashing 09.19 am, groaning he closes his eye again not wanting to wake up just now. Buzz, then another buzz. Sighing and still half asleep he picks up the phone from side table to check what the hell is causing so much buzzing this morning. As he unlocks the phone screen and sees notification his eyes wide open and sleeping finally leaving his eyes.

5 messages - Ayushmann

Jitu wonders why would he message him and that so early? Well, it's early for him, so. His mind is going in all directions and before it drives him crazy Jitu opens the messages sent by Ayushmann.

'So... enjoyed the little concert last night?' His mind goes back to the Instagram live Ayushmann did last night, practising for the upcoming concert in Chandigarh. The concert even he was invited and he had declined; stupid move for sure or a wise one his mind still debating on that.

'Acha laga tha dekh kar ke tumne bhi live dekha. Mujhe toh laga soh gaye hoge.'

(I was glad you watched the live too. I thought you went to sleep.)

'Sorry, tumhari request dekhi thi par play nahi kar saka. Reharsals thi toh list already prepared thi. Jukebox hota toh tumhari request toh sar ankhon par.' Said the third text message and Jitu blinks in surprise. Yes, he did sent in a request but it wasn't a big deal he didn't even think Ayushmann would notice it but seems like he noticed and noticed a lot.

(Sorry, I couldn't fulfil your request. We were rehearsing so the list was already prepared. If I was a jukebox then your wish would be my command.)

'Raat ko request nahi poori hoyi toh yeh lo ab poori karta hon.' Jitu scrolls to next message curiously to find it as an audio message. 'He didn't,' goes through his head and his finger almost shakes as he clicks play.

(I couldn't fulfil your request last night so here it is, I am fulfilling it now.)

Yes, this amazing man gone ahead and sung 'Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho' just for Jitu and sent him in voice recording. He can detect the sleepiness in Ayushmann's voice as he is singing, it means he just sent this as soon he woke up. 'Pagal, bilkul hi pagal ho.' He does not stop the smile spreading across his face. He lies in his bed for a long time just replaying that recording over and over again. Somehow, this version just became his favourite. Because Ayushmann sung this just for him. He keeps smiling and listening to the audio that he forgets to reply.

'Kaisa laga? Ab khush?' He receives another message and he realises he didn't even message him back. His fingers start moving even before he knows what to reply.

(Did you like it? Happy now?)

'Bohut hi khush hon. Itna pyaara surprise. Thank you so much, Ayushmann.' He replies back.

(I am so happy. What a lovely surprise. Thank you so much, Ayushmann.)

'Perfect. :) It would have been nice if you could come for concert too, I know you would have enjoyed it. Anyways, good luck with you meeting.' The smile on Jitu's lips vanishes as he reads the text. 'Meeting? What meeting?' Did he forgot something before he can panic, he remembers he lied to Ayushmann when he had personally invited Jitu to come to Chanidargh for concert and Jitu had apologised his way out of it saying he had important meeting for his next project.

'Damn it.' He curses at himself just because panic rising within him due to his increasingly crush on Ayushmann, Jitu wanted some break from the man to sort out the mess he was finding himself. Now, he cannot stop thinking about the damn concert. Jitu spends most of the day working through his routine with the concert still in back of his mind.

When he finally lies down to sleep after finishing for the day the sleep does not come instead his mind keep going back to Ayushmann and the concert. He wants to go there, he wants to see Ayushmann again. He plays the voice note once again and hearing it makes him miss him more. They haven't seen each other for over a week since they finished the promotions as Ayushmann got busy with concert and Jitu took a bit of time to relax before starting his next project - on Kota Factory's Season 2 script.

It's his impulse that's make him do it. He had made up his mind and he was going to stick to it he had decided until he wakes up almost 3am and books the flight to Chandigarh. He only managed to get the flight that will get him there by 5pm, giving him enough time to make it to the concert. Jitu does not think he just does it and then goes back to sleep. He does not think when he prepares to leave for the airport, he does not think about his rash decision when he is on the plane; only when plane has landed in Chandigarh then Jitu realises what he has done but it is too late to turn back now. Jitu manages to make it to the concert just as it begins with Ayushmann already on the stage, he manages to get to the backstage thanks to Ayushmann's manager who is also surprised but happy to see him.

"Ayushmann ne bataya hi nahi tum arahe ho." That's when Jitu realises in his impulsive decision making he actually forgot to mention to Ayushmann he would be coming after all.

(Ayushmann did tell me you were coming.)

"Woh... surprise hai."

(It's a surprise.)

"Oh acha. Aao." He takes Jitu through backstage on the first floor balcony where Jitu can watch Ayushmann performing. Jitu is captivated by Ayushmann's performance and the response by the fan is overwhelming. He feels so happy and proud for his friend, not many are able accomplish what Ayushmann has been able to in last few years. The love and admiration keeps on growing for Ayushmann in hearts of fans and Jitu is his number one fan. The crowd's energy is increasing with each song, Ayushmann is setting the stage on fire with his performance. Then a surprise, Aparshakti, takes everyone by surprise when he joins his brother on stage, causing fans to go wild. Both of the brothers have a lot of fun with fans and perform for them for a bit and then Ayushmann has stage once more to himself. (Oh okay. Come.)

"Oh hey, Jitu!" Jitu turns to find himself face to face with Aparshakti.

"What a lovely surprise." They hug each other and Jitu smiles. "Haan... bas..." (Yea.. actually...)

"Acha howa agaye, bhai will be so happy to see you." Aparshakti cuts him, energy still radiating off him. Jitu almost blushes at this not knowing what to say to it. Thankfully he is saved from saying anything as just then Ayushmann's next song starts.

(It's good you came, bhai will be so happy to see you.)

Aparshakti is in and out of green room but Jitu stays there enjoying the concert, his eyes not leaving Ayushmann for even a minute. He watches Ayushmann interacting with the fans in crowd with admiration. He has ability to make anyone feel so special just by even sending that lovely smile their way. No wonder group of fans go wild when he fixes his gaze, his smile on them.

Hours later finally concert is comes to end. Fans get sad when Ayushmann announces it's last song for the evening, they all once again get lost in his beautiful voice and when finally song ends, Ayushmann bids goodbye on stage, the fans still are not done, keep chanting 'one more,' and Jitu completely agrees with fans. He is also not ready for this beautiful evening to end. Sadly, it comes to an end when Ayushmann and entire band takes a bow, bidding a final goodbye they all leave the stage.

Jitu stands there a bit longer watching the crowd slowly starting to disappear after Ayushmann left the stage. He hears Ayushmann before he sees him; his laughter echoing through the narrow passage as he is making his way to his green room. Jitu doesn't even have time to prepare what he will say when Ayushmann barges in as he spots Jitu, Ayushmann's face goes through shock to confusion before settling with happiness.

"Jitu!"

"Hi." He manages to say before Ayushmann runs forward to hug him, Jitu closes his arms around him to hug him back unable to hold back the smile.

"Tum kab aye?" Ayushmann asks when they break apart. (When did you come?)

"Bas concert shuru hote hi." (As soon the concert start.)

"Bataya kyun nahi?" (Why didn't you tell me?)

"Suprise." Jitu manages to say as he looks down and Ayushmann lets out a chuckle.

"So... enjoy kiya?" (So... did you enjoy?)

"Bohut zayada. You were perfect out there." Ayushmann blushes still reeling from the excitement of the concert. Ayushmann asks him about any plans for the night and Jitu shakes his head. They decide to go back to hotel once he is done from here to have dinner and catch up as Ayushmann's flight is early in the morning back to Mumbai. (A lot. You were perfect out there.)

So... I hope you'll enjoyed it, next part will be updated hopefully in few days time.