Archive of Our Own

Nikolai

I shoot a glare at Gareth as he pulls me into the off-campus cafe. We both have a break before our next class, and he is feeling hungry. I am also hungry, but not for food. I missed my Bran—I know I just saw him just a couple of hours ago but i’m fucking addicted.

We didn't go on our run this morning because he had early morning practice, but we still had breakfast together afterwards.

Living together is fucking amazing - I have no idea how some couples get sick of each other when they move in together. I can't get enough of him, but then again, we were made for each other, so I have no doubt that my obsession with him will never lessen, so I wanted to see Bran for my break. Still, I take out my phone and send him a text.

Tucking my phone back into my pants, I stand behind Gaz as he orders. I look at the dessert and pastry display case. Oh fuck yes- macaroons. Just as I'm thinking about the number of macaroons I'm going to get and the severe sugar coma that I'm going to fall into, two strong arms wrap around my waist. I'm about to shove whoever the fuck is touching me, but when I turn around and find my prince charming there- all thoughts of murder disappear, and a grin slips onto my face.

There Bran is, standing in all his glory, holding me. We have been openly dating for three months now, and I still can't get over how he treats me in front of everyone. I sure as hell show him off. How can I not? Everyone has to see my perfect man.

Bran is wearing a white shirt and lacrosse varsity jacket, looking ever the prince charming.

I pull him in for a kiss- fuck, he's intoxicating, and I just can't get enough. This man has me wrapped around his pretty little fingers.

Behave, Kolya,

"lotus flower, i was just thinking of you baby. What are you doing here?"

"I was here with some teammates and I saw you walk in."

Im about to pull him in for another kiss because why the fuck not— I love this man. But he pushes away, looking up at me with a question in his eyes?"

"Would you perhaps want to come meet them? You don't have to if you don't want to, but they have been bugging me to introduce you," he asks shyly.

My grin becomes even more prominent as I fawn over this adorable handsome sexy as fuck man. God, I fucking love him.

"Of course, I want to, baby. I want to know every part of your life, Lacrosse included." He smiles at my reply. I completely abandon Gareth—he can manage just fine—I need to have my lotus flower time. I follow Bran, who leads me to the back of a table with a few other guys wearing the same jackets.

I had met some of Bran's friends, mainly his family and art school ones, who were more than accepting and welcoming of our relationship. Well, most were, his brother and cousin still against me - not the fact that Brans were gay but more to do with the fact that he was gay for ME.

Which is fine. I could give less of a fuck about what they have to say. My prince charming is more than happy to be with me, just as I am overjoyed to be with him so they can suck a dick.

From my experience in high school playing football, I am well aware that athletes can be homophobic as fuck, which is why I was a bit cautious about meeting my teammates till now.

While I could care less, and would proudly show off my lotus flower in front of even the most prim proper asshole homophobes. Bran is different; this is all new to him, and I didn't want their useless opinions to get in his head. And I sure as fuck will fuck up any motherfucker that messes with him.

When we reach the table, I let Bran lead the whole intro. I can give off a bad first impression and be a bit scary, which I think is fantastic. But my Prince Charming's teammates are important to him, and I want them to respect our relationship.

At first, I didn't like the fact that these fuckers get the privilege of seeing my lo9tus flower's beautiful body in locker room sms- but I had to get over it after Bran gave me a told me and showed me how much he only wants me.

Good times, I must say.

At the table are four boys with the same lacrosse jackets, all with athletic builds. They look up at us as Bran introduces me.

"Guys ,this is Nikolai- he's my boyfriend . The one I was telling you about." Warmth spreads through my chest - fuck, even after months of being official, my heart always beats a little faster when he tells others about me. He interlocks our hands and pulls me closer to him - making a smile grace my lips.

God, he's so fucking perfect. "Niko this is Will , Ben, Rocco and Mike." I give them a nod.

The blonde one , Will - i think speaks up. "Ohh so this is the octopus that leaves all those marksand hickeys on your chest and makes you look like you have been attacked .Nice to meet you man . "

Bran's face reddens as his other teammates laugh, and a grin forms on my face.

"Guilty as charged," I say as I shake his hand. Ok, so obviously not dickheads- good to know.

Bran and I sit down; I place our intertwined hands in my lap. Another one of his friends, Rocco, speaks up this time. "Dude ,I'm just glad that psycho bitch Clara is gone.Damn she was like a fucking pest, no idea why she kept annoying you when you looked like you hated her half the time Speedy."

Damn right, I'm starting to like these guys. They have some taste to know that Clara was a fucking Leech and annoying as hell - and entirely wrong for my lotus flower. Wait, what did they call Bran?

"Speedy? Who's that?" I ask. And all four of them point to Bran.

"That's just a stupid nickname the team gave me." Bran says at the look of confusion on my face.

"Not a stupid nickname - it's a very accurate one. Your boyfriend here is the fastest guy on the team- also pretty much our best player. He really should be team captain." Will says.

That's right, my lotus flower is the best on the team. Even I saw it when I went to see their game: He was zooming up and down. While he might not have shot every goal, he assisted in the ones he did. So, pretty much, they wouldn't have been able to do it without him.

Bran sighs, "I told you guys, leading isn't really my thing and plus thats way too much responsibiliy, I want to be able to enjoy my life thanks."

They chuckle, and we all continue talking, my arm draped around Bran's shoulder, gluing myself to his side. It feels good to be able to hang out with Bran outside of the privacy of the penthouse. I get to call him all the nicknames and spend time with him—something he wasn't so eager about at the start of our relationship. But me, being the handsome devil that I am, I wore his push-and-pull game off and successfully had him all to myself.

Pat on the back, Kolya. Or more like a pat on the tip.

After a while, a tall figure slams its hands on my end of the table. Gaz stands in front of me, looking a little bit pissed.

"What the fuck Niko! I've been looking for you everywhere. Why would you just ditch me like that. What could you possibly have been do- "he cuts himself off when he sees our company. "Oh hey Bran ", he rubs the back of his head.

My lotus flower smiles. "Hey Gareth, everything alright? I hope you don't mind, that I stole Niko away. You're more than welcome to join us." my man is so polite. I would have just told Gaz to fuck off.

"Thanks, I totally would, but Niko and I gotta go." He gestures towards me. "Class starts in five minutes, dude ."

I groan, and Bran nudges me up. I turn and look at him pleadingly. "Niko, you're not missing classes," he says sternly, and I roll my eyes.

"But baby—"he cuts off my protest by getting up. “Come on, love, I've got classes soon anyway." He turns to his friends, and I also very begrudgingly get up.

"See you guys on thursday for practice."

"Yea, see you then, man. Also, party tomorrow night; you both should come," Will says, looking at both of us.

"Yea ,I'll see if we can." Bran replies, gathering his stuff, which I immediately take off him and carry myself.

"Nice meeting you, Niko., I said the same to them as the rest of his teammates bid their goodbyes to both of us.

As we walk away, I intertwine our hands, bringing them up, and kiss him." That went well, don't you think, baby?"

He smiles softly, "Yeah, it did, Niko. Oh, I forgot I got you this ." He pulls a small rectangular box out of his bag.

"Macaroons !"