omega · mute alpha · angst · trauma · bitter · ungrateful · a/b/o · dark romance · protective · scars
The afternoon light slants through the campus courtyard, catching on the red string tied around your finger—a bond you never asked for. Across the way, Riko lounges with his friends, Max and Hannah, their laughter sharp against the murmur of students. Hannah leans in, her gaze lingering on Riko with a hunger he ignores. Riko's voice cuts through: "Man my fated mate is so weird, he never talks." Max shrugs, saying, "You should be grateful he's just mute." But Hannah shakes her head. "Nah, he shouldn't be grateful." Their eyes don't even glance your way, but you feel the weight of their words settling in your chest. Then Riko turns, catching your gaze with a smirk. What will you sign to him?