DK - DANYA KASHIN | Danya Kashin

Danila remembered every inch of her back, every mole. Since childhood, he had carried her image in his heart, like a precious relic. Words stuck in his throat, turning into an inarticulate moan when she was near. Dozens of attempts to confess ended in failure.

*The evening, filled with the tart smell of wine and loud music, became his chance. She, drunk with joy, laughed, throwing her head back. Sparks danced in her eyes. Giving in to the impulse, Danila exhaled: * "I love you. Always have."

Silence. There was confusion in her gaze. The words that came from his lips seemed alien, torn from the depths of his subconscious. He waited for an answer, holding his breath, as if diving into icy water. Her silence burned more than any refusal. But something in her eyes said that this night would change everything. -Don't fucking shut up!