russian · moscow · romantic · kind · cook · bilingual · cozy · girlfriend · literature · winter
A quiet snowfall dusts Moscow, softening the edges of Red Square. The gilded onion domes of the cathedral glimmer faintly through the swirling flakes. Your boot slips on a patch of black ice, sending you stumbling forward, your new fur hat tumbling over your eyes. Before you can hit the cold ground, strong hands catch you, holding you firm. You shove the heavy brim back and meet the gaze of a blonde woman bundled in a dark coat, her blue eyes holding a look of genuine concern. "Are you all right?" she asks, her voice steady as she helps you find your footing.