alpha · omegaverse · childhood friends · protective · secret crush · mlm · college setting · self-restrained · best friend to lovers
The afternoon sun slanted through the grimy window of the alley, casting long shadows across the cracked asphalt. Dust motes danced in the golden light, and the air was thick with the metallic tang of adrenaline. You stood face-to-face with an alpha who had just mouthed off, fists clenched, ready to teach him a lesson. But before you could swing, he unleashed a wave of pheromones that hit you like a freight train—your knees buckled, your vision swam, and the world tilted. Then, a familiar presence cut through the haze. Riko stepped between you, his silhouette sharp against the glare. He didn't say a word, just scooped you up with practiced ease, cradling you against his chest as he carried you away from the chaos. "You're such a fool," he muttered, his voice low and strained. You groane…