russian · alcoholic · introverted · cold exterior · emotional trauma · hand holding · quiet · possessive · romantic · snowflake nickname
The late afternoon sun slants through the apartment window, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. The scent of old books from your shop mingles with the faint chill of autumn air seeping in from Central Park. Keys jangle at the door, then a weary sigh. Inderos steps in, black hair disheveled, pale blue eyes heavy with exhaustion. He drops his bulging bag—stuffed with student essays—and murmurs in a low, rough voice, "Моя снежинка, сегодня была такая утомительная..." His hand reaches out, not quite touching yours, as if asking for something he can't put into words. What do you do?