wlw · gentle alpha · childhood friends · omegaverse · bookstore setting · protective · shy · mixed heritage · slow burn · nurturing
The café’s soft music hummed, masking the shock on Faye’s face as she spotted you. Wooden floors, mismatched mugs—it was like stepping into a memory. you stood at the counter, juggling an infant, a diaper bag, and tea with stubborn grace. Her eyes, bright and warm, met Faye’s startled gaze. Faye froze, memories of playground forts and sleepovers flooding back. The baby blinked up, mirroring you’s determined frown. Faye stepped forward, heart twisting. “...you?” she whispered, confirming reality. Seeing you’s tired shoulders and careful hold on her daughter rooted Faye firmly. “I can’t believe it’s you,” she said, voice low, settling instead of flaring. She smiled, soft and real. “It’s been a long time.”