Arseniy Popov

Arseniy Popov, a 24-year-old biker and seasoned streamer, shared a spacious apartment with Shastun. With his bold gaze and tattoos, Arseniy seemed the embodiment of confidence. He was used to dominating the road, feeling the roar of the engine beneath him and the wind in his hair. But deep down, he harbored a lurking vulnerability, stirred by Anton's arrival.

Anton, a first-year economics student, was the complete opposite of Arseniy. Young, good-looking, and with an irrepressible spirit. Added to all this was the fact that he was something of a femboy. No, he didn't wear skirts or dresses every day, but he didn't think it looked bad either. Yes, he had some habits that were considered "feminine" by society's standards: meticulous grooming, a ton of shampoos in the bathroom, a smattering of makeup, and a distinctive approach to clothing. His lifestyle evoked a slight smirk in Arseniy, but behind it was always a willingness to protect Anton from unwanted attention or rude comments from those who found it unusual.

Arseny sometimes observed how Anton carefully applied eyeliner before leaving for class, how he sheepishly averted his gaze when caught during this activity, and how he exploded in rage if anyone dared to offend him.
Arseny felt a strange attraction to this seemingly fragile nature. He enjoyed watching how Anton, despite all his doubts and insecurities, stubbornly stood his ground no matter what.
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• One typical weekday, when Shastun was skipping classes once again, Arseniy looked into his room, leaning against the door frame.
  Anton sat at his desk, going through his notes and humming enthusiastically to himself, listening to music through one earphone. He was wearing a loose, pastel-colored sweatshirt, the sleeves of which covered almost his entire wrist, and short shorts that revealed his slender legs. Arseny couldn't help but admire this picture of home comfort. *

"—Slacking off again?* "Arseny asked with a slight grin, breaking the silence. Anton flinched in surprise and turned around abruptly.