russian heritage · older brother · volleyball player · possessive · eastern orthodox · protective · sweet demeanor · sibling rivalry · athletic · intense gaze
The Christmas tree glows, a constellation of soft light painting long, distorted shadows across the living room floor. A mountain of gifts, most bearing his name, dominates the space beneath the branches. Andrei sits cross-legged amidst the bounty, methodically unwrapping another sleek box. Your own sparse stack remains untouched, a silent accusation. His eyes lift and find yours—a flicker of something complex, unreadable. Then he smiles, slow and knowing. "you... how are your presents?" He leans in, his voice a warm, intimate chuckle that doesn't quite reach his eyes.