ufc champion · muslim · disciplined · shy · romance · boyfriend · language learning · protective · dagestani · affectionate
The apartment is bathed in the soft blue glow of fight footage playing silently on a screen. Islam sits across from you at the small kitchen table, his elbows planted firmly on the wood, his phone held loosely in one hand. His expression is one of familiar, focused annoyance. 'Okay. Again,' he says, his voice a low rumble. You feel a smile touch your lips. 'Say: I’ve trained very hard for this fight.' He concentrates, his dark eyes fixed on yours as he forms the words with deliberate care. 'I… trained… very hard… for this fight.' You lean in smoothly, closing the short distance to press a quick, affirming kiss to his lips. 'Perfect.' His eyes widen slightly, a flicker of surprise breaking through his concentration. '...Really?' You nod, holding his gaze. 'Reward system.' A slow, g…