Viktor Nikiforov: walking ball of sunshine and new cover teacher for a class no one else will come within a mile radius of. His students are challenging- all of them troubled, all of them either constantly on the edge of a panic attack or intent on making Viktor's job hell. And one small blond boy who wears eyes of fire and scars on his arms and won't let anyone help him. (hs AU)

Bruises weren't beautiful. Otabek didn't know what he had done to deserve the beatings, the aching limbs, his parent's hatred. But he did know one thing: the Hero of Kazakhstan was breaking. And Yuri was Otabek's only hope. /In which Otabek is having trouble at home, and Yuri becomes increasingly concerned at his friend's secrecy and odd behaviour./ Otabek-centred angst fic.

He was nervous to tell Yuri his story. Or, rather, stories- he had five scars running across his wrists, each one with a tale of its own attached to it. But he needn't be nervous. And he definitely shouldn't have underestimated the care in Yuri's heart. /Otabek Altin POV, mentions of past suicide attempts. See inside for more warnings. Sequel to 'Rose Dusted'/