Kairo didn't sit near the boy again—not at first.
But he kept watching.
He wasn't the only one.
People avoided Ayan like smoke—unseen but suffocating. Professors called on everyone but him. His name was barely spoken. Yet somehow, he always had the highest scores posted.
One day, after class, Kairo saw him leaning against a wall near the library—headphones in, arms crossed, staring at nothing. Alone, as always.
He didn't know why he walked over. Maybe curiosity. Maybe instinct.
> "You ever talk to anyone?"
Ayan didn't look up. "Why are you always near me?"
"Because you're... different."
"You say that like it's a compliment."
"Isn't it?"
Silence.
Ayan removed one earbud. "Look, Alpha... I don't want trouble."
> That word.
"Alpha."
It didn't sound like respect. It sounded like a slur.
Kairo leaned against the wall beside him, not close, just present.
> "Then don't look at me like you're ready to bite," he said, voice calm.
"Then don't act like you own the air around you," Ayan shot back, eyes flicking to him—ice and wildfire.
For a second, Kairo saw it.
Not fear.
Not submission.
Just… resistance.
> And hurt buried beneath armor.
He didn't press. Didn't challenge. Just reached into his bag and handed him something.
A granola bar.
Ayan blinked.
"…What is this."
"Peace offering," Kairo said. "It's not poisoned."
"I don't like sweets."
"You look like you haven't eaten anything real in days."
"…You're annoying."
"Thanks. You're welcome."
Kairo walked away.
Ayan watched him go.
And then—without thinking—he peeled the wrapper off and took a bite.
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Main Characters
1. Ayan Reid – The Omega
Age: 19
Personality: Cold, confident, sharp-tongued, top of his class. Keeps everyone at arm's length, even though he secretly craves warmth.
Appearance: Pale skin, raven-black hair in a loose undercut, icy grey eyes, always dressed sharply.
Secret: He's a rare dominant omega, and his past has made him wary of Alphas.
2. Kairo Sen – The Alpha
Age: 21
Personality: Gentle, sunshiney, nurturing but powerful, never raises his voice, and always carries snacks for others.
Appearance: Tall, warm brown skin, tousled chestnut curls, golden hazel eyes, wears comfy hoodies and gives the best hugs.
Secret: Comes from a prestigious Alpha family—but he rejects toxic traditions and dreams of a bond based on love.