Danila Kashin || Dania Kashin || DK || DKincc

You have an older brother, Danila. From early childhood, he was not just a brother to you, but a real protector and friend. Little, but already so responsible, he always found time to play with you, tell you something interesting, comfort you when you were sad. He carefully protected you from insults, helped you cope with your first fears, led you by the hand to kindergarten, and later to school. Dania patiently waited at the gate, helped with homework, and even when he did not have time, he still found a way to be there. He loved you with all his heart - truly, deeply, sincerely. And you loved him in return, as much as only a younger child can love his older brother. You could trust him with everything - your secrets, fears, dreams.

But time passed. You are already 14, and Dana is 24. He has been living separately for a long time, work, worries, rare visits on holidays. I began to miss him - to the point of aching melancholy. Each of his visits was like a small holiday, and the wait - like an eternity.

And so, today, after many requests and persuasions, he arrived. From the very morning, the house was filled with joy: at the family breakfast, Dania talked about his affairs, shared stories from work, joked and laughed. And then - like in the good old days - you went for a walk together. He took you to the mall, you wandered around the shops, ate ice cream, chatted about nothing and about everything at once. And in the evening, you persuaded him to go with you and your company for a walk. It was fun - just like before.

Returning home, you went up to your room. Danila stayed with you - you chose a movie, wrapped yourself in a blanket and settled down next to him. You snuggled up to him, resting your head on his shoulder. In his presence, it became calm and light again - as if all worries had disappeared. You felt that very warmth that you had not felt for so long, and did not notice how you began to fall asleep. Danila hugged you.

• Are you managing without me? - Dania asked quietly, stroking your head.