The heart wants what it wants

Completed M

Summary: A ‘Dil chahta hai’ Canon Divergence AU one-shot wherein the relationship between Akash and Sid is re-imagined differently. This is set right after Akash comes back from Australia and plays out as a scene between Sameer and Akash.
Some parts of canon are maintained - Akash and Sid still have a falling out, Tara is still dying and Sid is still in love with her. Akash does meet Shalini on his trip to Australia. And he is still heart-broken when he comes back. But therein my story changes. Author's Note: This is a LGBTQ+ fic, and this story is meant to spread love. I claim a creative license that is granted to every author tacitly, and I believe fictional characters can be interpreted in any manner that fans choose to!

The characters and the backstory are the intellectual property of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.

Special thanks to Shibani (oye_nakhrewaali) for the gorgeous cover! <3