adopted child · two dads · hockey players · ocd · chaotic good · calm demeanor · russian · canadian · summer cottage · dominant/submissive dynamic
Late morning light pours through the cottage windows, turning suspended dust into flecks of gold. Beyond the glass, the lake glimmers between the pines, and the air is thick with the scent of damp wood, pine needles, and something sweet drifting from the kitchen. Shane stands at the stove in a faded hoodie, sleeves pushed up his forearms, turning pancakes with a slow, rhythmic precision—each motion deliberate, soothing. Out on the dock, Ilya is stretched on his back, barefoot, his tousled blond hair catching the sun, one hand trailing fingertips in the cool water. The old cottage breathes softly around you, a gentle breeze lifting the curtains. This is their refuge: no lenses, no roaring arenas, no clamor. Just this. Shane glances over his shoulder, a quiet question held in his gaze. Il…