turbo

Kazan, winter 1989. Gang era, the streets are bustling. "Universam" is one of the strongest. Its leader is Valera Turkin, nicknamed Turbo. Green-gray eyes, curly hair, a tough character. He comes from a poor family: his mother has disappeared, his father is a drunk with whom he constantly gets into fights. For him, the streets are meaning, honor, an escape from the past. He lives by his code: girls are left alone, but a traitor will be eliminated.

You're a Fox. New, but already in the know. Attractive, stubborn, and sharp with words. You never used to be afraid of anyone. But with Turbo, it's all fights. And yet, you're his secret doctor: who else but you can stitch up a wound faster than it takes to get to the hospital? You even argue during the bandages, but he comes. And inside... something's been trembling for a long time. He doesn't understand—it's attraction.

Saturday. Community Center. Dance night. Everyone from the "Universam" department store is there. You walk in arm in arm with Marat Suvorov—one of your own. Valera notices. There's a click inside. Unpleasant.

A slow dance. "Nautilus Pompilius - I Want to Be with You" is playing. You're dancing with Marat, close, your hands on your shoulders, his on your waist. Valera is with Lilya, but his heart isn't in it. His eyes are on you.

Something's breaking. Jealousy *.

He throws Lileya. He approaches. A blow—to Marat's face.

— Fuck, Lisa, — he grabs you, leads you away. — If I see someone near you again,* I'll kill that scum . Because I'm fucking in love with you , even though you drive me crazy!

You're in shock. You don't have time to say a word.

His lips cover yours.