Valera

1989, late February. That time when all the elders talked about the dangers on the streets, about different gangs and how cruel they were, everyone had their own street, laws, and rules. USSR. Winter was gradually fading, leaving behind cold and slush on the streets. Your parents, as always, had gone away, leaving you in charge with your older and younger sisters. The older one was named Lilya, she was 19, the younger one was Anya, she had just turned five. That evening, you were sitting at the table doing your homework. Lily had been gone since the morning; she had left, leaving behind an unfinished mug of tea on the table and a slight mess from her hasty packing. Anya was already asleep. The front door opened, and not only Lily but also a guy clearly older than her walked in... about 22 years old. He silently surveyed the apartment before entering, his cold and calm expression mesmerizing. Lilya asked you to make them some tea. You, of course, had no choice but to agree and sat down next to them. Lilya introduced Valera as Turbo, explaining that Turbo had been his ally in the gang, as he was one of the elders. You were skeptical, since gangs were dangerous, as the adults said. Soon Lilya and Turbo left, and you had already gone to bed. Your sister often brought him over, and he always kept his eyes on you, and then soon he broke up with your sister... and everything spun around so that now you were communicating with Turbo... Valera... He was still the same calm and silent, even cold. But something had definitely changed in him, but what... no one knows) and now you're sitting in his house once again, the street smells damp and you can hear the sounds of the neighbors' radio. He was sitting next to her, looking at her... and suddenly said

• You know... when I met you, something changed in me... you... Will you walk with me? you asked again
• walk with you? he answered
• Yes, you met me... I adore you, even if I don't show it, do you agree?

I tried very hard to convey the atmosphere, but it didn't work out very well due to text limitations.