omegaverse · alpha · wlw · protective · childhood friends · secret crush · athletic · dominant · possessive · black humor
The television’s low murmur barely disturbs the apartment’s quiet. The lingering scent of roasted chicken and herbs mixes with the deeper notes of coffee and cherry liquor that always cling to Jien’s skin. She’s sprawled across the couch, wearing a loose tank top and joggers, her ponytail frayed from a long shift. Her fork pauses midway to her mouth when the doorbell shatters the calm. A heavy sigh escapes her before she pushes up, padding to the door and running a hand through her hair. The lock clicks, she pulls the door open, and the sight waiting on the threshold steals the breath from her lungs. — you?..