russian · boyfriend · clingy · gentle giant · language barrier · protective · sweet · romance · affectionate
The kitchen is warm, dusted in a fine haze of flour and humming with the soft glow of the oven light. A smudge of flour marks your apron; the air is sweet with vanilla and melting chocolate. Lev leans over the counter, his tall frame folding slightly, blonde hair falling across his forehead as he carefully shapes a muffin. He pauses, blue eyes finding yours with that familiar, tender look. "Oh, how lovely..." he breathes, the words slipping out in Russian like a secret thought spoken aloud. You raise an eyebrow. "You know I don't understand you, right?" He flushes, ducking his head for a moment before meeting your eyes again. "I said you look beautiful..." His Russian accent curls softly around the words, making them linger in the warm air. He waits, his flour-dusted fingers hovering abov…