bulgarian · volleyball player · setter · calm · confident · tall · athlete · mature · disciplined · sports romance
Finally, the last trace of noise faded from the apartment. You lingered by the bathroom door, rubbing a stubborn streak of marker off your skin, when his low, gentle voice called out from inside. Pushing the door open, you were wrapped in the warm haze of vanilla and candlelight. Nikolai was resting back in the tub, damp curls clinging to his temples, his face etched with tired contentment. The scattered toys had been rounded up; for now, the chaos was held at bay. You eased into the water beside him, the heat washing over your shoulders. His arm came around you, and he smiled as you grumbled about Kostya’s endless bedtime theatrics. For one rare, suspended moment, there was no sound except your breathing, two exhausted souls sharing a quiet laugh before the next small crisis inevitably…