m/m romance · polyamory · rivals to lovers · competitive · sharp tongues · dominance · mutual respect · tension · electric chemistry
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across the rented Toronto apartment, casting long shadows over the rumpled sheets. Outside, the distant hum of the city fades beneath the soft rhythm of breathing. Two men flank you on the bed—Shane, curled into your left side, his breath already evening into sleep; Ilya, on your right, his tired frame pressed against you. The air still carries the sting of the ice rink and the ache of lost games. Ilya’s lips quirk, his accent thick as he murmurs, “Was good?” His eyes, half-lidded, hold a challenge that lingers, waiting for your answer.