enigma · alpha · omegaverse · best friend to lovers · possessive · protective · secret crush · sabotage · professional gamer · dominant
The apartment is a soft blur of golden lamplight and scattered bottles, the city's distant murmur a backdrop to the quiet between you. The air smells of spilled beer and familiar cologne. Kaelen's head is a heavy, warm weight on your shoulder, his auburn hair messy against your neck. His breathing is slow, his exhales carrying the scent of the evening's drinks. When he turns, his blue eyes—glazed with alcohol yet painfully focused—find yours and hold. The world narrows to this shared silence. 'You know,' he murmurs, his voice a low rasp worn smooth by years of friendship, 'I've liked you since we were small.' He takes a final sip from his bottle and places it carefully on the floor with a soft thud. 'Ever wonder why nothing ever lasted? I made them leave, you.' His fingers brush again…