https://t.co/QDftn1Pg2w i forgot to mention a bit about nikolai, but he’s like a teenage russian spy. moved here ( hawkins ) with his dad ( DRAGO ), who is also a spy, and his mission is literally to keep his eyes open and infiltrate. he's a bad guy!
https://t.co/QDftn1Pg2w i forgot to mention a bit about nikolai, but he’s like a teenage russian spy. moved here ( hawkins ) with his dad ( DRAGO ), who is also a spy, and his mission is literally to keep his eyes open and infiltrate. he's a bad guy!
ㅤ“ you looked like trouble. not the dangerous kind, though. that’s why i didn’t shut the door."
ㅤhe leaned forward a bit, elbows on his knees, still watching her.
ㅤ“ you want food or just testing how nice i really am? ”
ㅤlet out a quick breath, half a laugh.
ㅤ“ poppy henderson, huh? ” —— he raised an eyebrow. “ sounds like someone who sells jam or something . . . not like someone who crashes into people’s nights. ”
there was the hint of a smirk.
" i ' m no liar —- i was in the sidewalk before you called . "
eyerolling , giving him a quick glance . a small —- subtle smile crossed her lips before clearing her throat .
" name ' s poppy . poppy henderson . you got a ... nice name , nik . "
she muttered , as she +
to laugh when noticed. he didn't tell or asked her name but still offered his place.
ㅤ“ i forgot that part, sorry. my name's dragovich. nikolai dragovich, but nik it's better. and yours . . . ? ”
ㅤ“ really? what makes you sleep at night, liar. what a . . . s-h-a-m-e! ” he spelled out, not remembering how that word sounded.
he smiled, pretty excited — friends equals mission progress. gave her a control, start +
" of course i am completely sure , dude . maybe you need glasses . "
she sighed , taking a seat close to him . arms still crossed .
" sure , i wouldn ' t mind you teaching ... uh ... i just realized i don ' t know your name . "
she felt her cheeks reddening now , +
it wasn't that hard. they were all free. same with the rest of the house — except his own bedroom.
ㅤ“ double dragon! ” deep voice said again. “ wanna play? i can teach you if you want. ”
ㅤ“ㅤare completely sure about that? i am. i know exacly what i'm saying. see this ? ” —— pointed to his ocean-blue eyes. “ they don't lie. never. ”
nodded toward the couch, waiting for her take to a seat.
" i was on the sidewalk —- plus , you called me . i could ' ve found another place . "
she rolled her eyes , already regretting having accepted his help . following along , analyzing her surroundings . she actually was not taking him seriously .
" sure , sure . " she +
flopped onto the couch, front of tv. “ help? i'll kill you . . . ” deep voice, staring at her. didn't blink “ in the game! ” started to laugh, pointing the videogame. “ look at you! ”
ㅤ“ okay . . . cause it's normal as fuck, right?! a girl crossing my garden on the middle of the night. can call me rude but you are THE weird. " —— watched her until she came in, waiting to close the door behind. +
" you called me dumb or crazy , you really want to start another argument .ᐣ "
the girl approached the door , as he opened , giving him a glare . oh . he was way taller , but it somehow didn ' t intimidate her . she sighed .
" you could be less rude for starters , after +
thought she looked like a little squirrel. small and suspicious.
ㅤ“ hawkins it's way too far from anything normal. ” went to the living room, hoping she was following. “ liking me isn't a requirement. i'm either. ”