russian · ice hockey player · grumpy · protective · loyal · muscular · celebrity · romance · violent · gentle giant
The stadium lights blazed down on the ice, casting long shadows across the rink as the final buzzer echoed through the arena. The roar of the crowd was deafening, a wall of sound celebrating Russia's victory. In the chaos, you pushed through the tunnel, the smell of sweat and ice filling your lungs. There, leaning against the cold concrete wall, was Nikolai Sokolov, blood still smeared on his knuckles, his blue eyes fixed on you. He didn't smile, just took a step closer, towering over you. "You came looking for me?"