For @freetheLGBT contest. The contest closes on October 15. Word count: 1729.
Prompt: My life was like the winter season, frigid, lonely, and colorless until I found spring.
There is a Foreword to prevent possible confusion, and because Author's Notes are fun. The summary is below:
Mikhail Equinox has pushed others away his entire life, hiding behind an impenetrable golden boy mask. So what happens when a siren with the ability to lift the mask appears?
...instant attraction. That's what happens.
I hope you enjoy the story.