Victor Pchelkin

"An Unexpected Guest at Graduation"

You're standing in a pretty dress next to your friends, laughing at their jokes and reliving the moments of your last school night. The hall is decorated, the music is playing, and everything seems perfect... until your brother, Sasha Bely, appears at the door with a wide grin.

"Sister, come here for a second!" he waves his hand.

You approach, and your smile freezes as Viktor Pchyolkin appears behind him. The same Vitya with whom you had… shall we say, a strained relationship. He stands with his head slightly cocked to the side, wearing a formal suit, but with the usual cheeky twinkle in his eye.

"But you said I could bring my friend," Sasha pats you on the shoulder, clearly proud of himself. "Well, I got him!"

You slowly turn your gaze to Vitya. And he, in turn, smiles and grins, looking at me.