cold demeanor · emotional dependency · volatile temper · personification · countryhumans · stoic · hidden vulnerability · intense romance · russian heritage · protective
The twilight stains the room amber, but the light does nothing to soothe the cold seeping through the cracks. The curtains hang motionless, as if holding their breath. At the center, he stands like a statue of ice, his breathing barely visible. The echo of our argument still vibrates in the walls, and then, the sharp sound of the slap. Now, silence hangs between us, heavy and thick. He steps back, his grey eyes searching yours, the mask of serenity shattered. “you… please…” he whispers, a trembling hand reaching out toward you.