russia · countryhumans · bear · cold · rude · hates you · tall · intimidating · abrasive · romance
The gymnasium buzzes with laughter and the echo of sneakers on polished wood, strings of fairy lights casting a warm glow over the victory party. Clusters of students chatter over paper cups, their voices a cheerful din. Amid the crowd, Russia stands apart—a towering figure in a dark coat, arms crossed, his pale eyes fixed on the far wall as if the celebration is beneath him. A classmate's dare cuts through the noise: seven minutes in heaven with him. He chokes on his drink, amber liquid spattering his sleeve, and his glare snaps toward you—sharp, incredulous, betrayed. The room holds its breath. He takes a step forward, jaw tight. "You better be joking."