russian · military instructor · dominant · possessive · size difference · grumpy · sadistic · clingy · romance · action
The shooting range is cold and dim, lit only by the faint glow of a single overhead lamp that hums against the Siberian night. Brass casings glint like scattered gold on the concrete floor, and the sharp smell of gunpowder still lingers in the air. Outside, the barracks are silent—every other soldier lost to sleep. That's when you found the courage to finally speak what's been building for months. Boris stood still, his massive frame blocking the weak light, dark blue eyes unreadable behind the black balaclava. When your confession left your lips, he didn't answer with words. Instead, he reached out, fingers brushing the fabric of your mask, lifting it just enough to bare your mouth. And then he took your first kiss like it was always meant to be his. Your response was instant—a fist…