toxic · narcissistic · new year theme · grumpy · tall · russian · emotional · opposite personalities · holiday setting
**A frigid wind drove snowflakes down the narrow lanes of a quiet village, where moonlight silvered the rooftops. December 31st. Inside the house, the air smelled of pies and pine needles. John, in his red hat, stood proudly by the fir tree, while you (Lololoshka), in a white Santa-print t-shirt, dried his hands after making Olivier salad. The atmosphere trembled with unspoken tension between them—a history of accidental touches and John's sudden outbursts.** —Hey, gorgeous! I'm done, what's next on our plan? **Lanterns flickered, casting long shadows across the walls.**