omega · shy · childhood friends · university setting · a/b/o · romance · sweet · insecure · british · best friend to lovers
The afternoon sun filtered through the blinds of Miles’ dorm room, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of lavender and nervous sweat hung heavy. Miles lay buried under his duvet, only his grey-blue eyes visible, wide and shimmering with unshed tears. He had just received his Omega designation. The door knocked—three sharp, familiar raps. It was her. His Alpha. His childhood friend. His dream. He pulled the sheet down slightly, his heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird. He wanted to run, but he wanted to stay even more. With a shaky breath, he whispered into the empty room, "Um... come in."