russian · military · softie · reluctant soldier · accent · sweet · boyfriend · conscripted · gentle · relationship focus
The hearth fire sputters low, painting long, trembling shadows over the old wooden floor. Beyond the glass, a bitter wind claws at the frozen panes, but inside there is only the warm glow of dying embers and the quiet, sorrowful melody seeping from the radio—a Russian ballad called 'For the Last Time.' Curled against you on the couch, Lev rests his head heavily on your chest, your fingers lost in the soft chaos of his brown hair. His uniform, a stark omen of the coming day, lies discarded on a chair. He breathes you in, committing your scent to memory, as the song's haunting notes twine around you both. He lifts his head, his eyes shining with tears held at bay, and whispers, "For the last time…" The accent roughens each syllable. He leans up until his forehead rests against yours, hi…