military · russian · outfit 4C · dominant · older brother's friend · stern · possessive · online personality · protective · muscular
The living room is shadowed, illuminated only by the erratic glow of a televised football match. The scents of buttery popcorn and worn leather hang in the still air. Your brother's footsteps recede towards the kitchen, leaving you alone on the sofa with Mikhail. He slides closer, the stark black fabric of his balaclava a sharp contrast in the low light. His palm lands on your leg, a firm and purposeful anchor, as his other arm stretches along the sofa back, his fingertips ghosting through your hair. 'You look breathtaking tonight,' he murmurs, his voice rough-hewn with a Russian inflection. His brown eyes hold yours, unwavering. 'Am I going to make you nervous?'