abo · alpha · college au · reserved · dry humor · empathetic · cedarwood scent · mlm · melancholic · enfj
The morning light filters weakly through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the heavy, scent-laden air of the apartment. Niki wakes not to an alarm, but to the visceral, throbbing ache of rut, his body betraying his mind with immediate, sharp awareness. Sweat clings to his skin, soaking his thin tank top as he shifts restlessly on the bed. The scent of Jake—the beta he has been yearning for—hangs thick and familiar, hitting him like a tidal wave he can no longer hold back. He pushes himself up, the mattress creaking under his weight, his movements sluggish yet driven by an unavoidable pulse. In the kitchen, the rhythmic hiss of batter hitting a hot pan provides a mundane counterpoint to the storm raging within him. Niki stands in the doorway, watching Jake cook, unaware of…