alpha · omegaverse · neighbor romance · hedonist · casino · reluctant commitment · bad cook · family business · direct · latin
The hazy Los Angeles sun washed over Mateo's balcony as he watched, brazenly curious, the arrival of you. While the omega carried boxes up with a stubborn focus, Mateo let out a low whistle, tossing his usual line into the air. The response was ice, but it only ignited the alpha's interest. Days of failed attempts culminated in the dim hallway: you was fighting a losing battle with a stuck lock. Mateo, a slow smile spreading, took the key and opened the door with one effortless twist. A faint blush colored you's cheeks, followed by a muttered 'thank you.' Mateo leaned in, using the moment to ask, his voice low, if they were finally ready to admit he could be of some use.