Chapter One: New Coach?

"Starting today I'm going to be your new coach! You're going to get to the Grand Prix Final, and you're going to win." Viktor's hand was outstretched towards me and he gave me a wink.

He is so naked! I thought to myself as my face turned bright pink.

"Well?" He looked at me as if waiting for a response but I had none. His hand dropped to his side and he chuckled. My eyes went down his body, taking in his muscles until I reached right above the waist. Did I dare look down? Before I could decide he began speaking again, causing me to jump. "I'm hungry, is it time for dinner?" His head cocked to the side, a smile still on his face.

"Yeah! Sure!" I manage to sputter. "Why don't you get dressed if you are done soaking and I'll see what we have." I begin to turn away but as I do I hear him mumble something. I glance behind me to see him wrapping a towel around his waist before meeting my gaze. I quickly look away and shut the door behind me. I want to crumble to the floor and take the time to compose myself but I know that Viktor isn't far behind. I scurry to the kitchen where I see my mother making food.

"Did you see a ghost?" She sets down her spoon and looks at me, concern coating her face.

"Do you know who the new guest is?"

"He looks familiar, but no. Why?"

"That's Viktor Nikiforov! The best skater ever! He's here!"

"Well isn't that something!" She turns back to the food and continues to stir.

"He is very hungry, can you make him some food too? Please?" She looks up at me with a warm smile and she nods.

"Of course, you seem extremely thrilled to have him here, I hope he stays a while. I have never seen you so excited."

"I think he will be. Staying a while, that is. He told me something…." My voice trails off and I look down at the ground. I can feel my face turn red and her eyes on me. I see her turn her attention back towards me and she touches my arm. "He said he is going to be my coach."

"Well! Isn't that great! I'll make him up a tasty meal! It will be done soon, where is he now?"

"Viktor is in his room, he just got out of the hot springs so he is changing."

"Well, why don't you go fetch him. Maybe give him a robe and then you can come eat." I nod and turn away. As soon as I am out of sight I stop and take a deep breath. I can feel my heart pounding and I grab the wall to help ground myself. After a few deep breaths, I stir up the courage and head towards his room. The door is shut when I get there and I debate on turning back. I am about to knock on the door that is separating me from my idol. There is only this little thing standing in my way of seeing the man I have looked up to for so many years, so why couldn't I just knock? I clench my fist and let out a sigh. My hand taps the door and shortly after I hear his voice.

"Yes?"

"It's me, Yuri. I was wondering if-"

"Come in." I was slightly startled but I opened the door anyway. When I look up I am once again greeted by a naked Viktor. There is a towel on his head and nothing else. This time I see it, there was no avoiding it. I look down at his waist and I follow the V his hips make as if it was an arrow. My eyes settle and my cheeks turn pink. "Is dinner ready?" My eyes jolt upwards to meet his and he smiles.

"Uh…yes, it will be soon. I brought you a robe…" My hands tremble a little but I manage to hold out the olive green robe long enough for him to take it. When I feel his hands my heart races a thousand times faster and he gestures for me to sit on his bed while he covers himself. I take a seat and watch him as he ties the string around him, hiding his body from me and the world. I sigh a little and he glances back at me.

"Shall we go?" I nod and stand up. He opens the door and waits for me to walk out so I can lead the way. I hear him shut the door and I wonder if I should try talking to him. He follows me in silence down the halls to the room where we will be eating. The food is already set out along with bowls for two. I silently curse my mother for making me sit alone with him but I take a spot and watch as Viktor takes his.

"It looks like it will just be the two of us..." I whisper and glance up at Viktor. His eyes shine brightly and I swear I spot a little drool making its way down his chin.

"This looks great!" His smile is bigger than his face and I can't help but chuckle. He notices and looks back at me. His smile turns from one of joy to one that reminds me of a fox. Mischief dances in his eyes and I find myself backing away. His hand rests on mine and he begins to lean in closer to me. I lean so far back that I end up laying down on the ground. He follows me and leans over me, just inches from my face. "I don't mind it being just the two of us, in fact, I like it this way." I can feel his hot breath on my skin and my cheeks feel so hot I wouldn't be surprised if they were on fire. I gulp and he sits up, his mood changing back to pure joy. "Well, I am going to start eating." He glances down at me, still on the floor. "Are you okay? Don't you want to eat too?" I quickly sit up, nodding frantically as I reach for food.

"I'm fine." I place the food on my plate and look up to see him already stuffing his face and making weird moaning sounds that confirm he enjoys it. "Viktor, why did you come here?"

He stops to look at me before setting down his bowl and swallowing his mouthful. "It's as the news says. I saw the video of you skating and it inspired me." His voice was serious yet soft.

"But how? How did someone like me-"

"Stop. I have no need to explain myself to you. Besides, I am here to learn about you and what you like. There is no need to talk about me right now." He goes back to his bowl and realizes that there are only a few bites left. He scarfs them down as I finish putting food on my plate. "I will learn about you more later but right now I am very full and extremely tired. So I am just going to lay here and…." When I glance at Viktor I am astonished to see he is already asleep. Little sighs and snores fill the air as I sit there gaping at my idol. I try to eat a little, not wanting the food to go to waist, but I find it hard to eat. After I am finished I find myself staring at him. I watch as his body moves up and down slowly and how his hair falls over his eyes. He looks so peaceful, like an angel born from ice. Everything seems so unreal. I still couldn't get over the fact that the person I had deemed untouchable was right in front of me and very touchable. I let my mind fill with a thousand thoughts as I watch Viktor sleep in front of me and, for just a little bit, I am happy.