Title: "The Space Between Us"

Title: "The Space Between Us"

In a world where Omegas are rare and Alphas are dominant, the relationship between the two is often complicated, but for Jun and Haruto, it was different. They were childhood friends—growing up side by side, their bond forged from countless memories of playing, laughing, and growing up together. But time, as it often does, changed things.

Jun had always known his place in the world: a Beta, neutral in every way, someone who didn’t belong to the intense hierarchy of Alpha and Omega dynamics. He’d never had to worry about heat or mating seasons, or even marking someone as his own. But it wasn’t until high school that he started to realize how differently people looked at him. They began to ask why he never seemed interested in Omega girls or why he didn’t let his scent become a topic of discussion. That’s when Jun realized something: he didn’t feel like the Alpha or Omega relationships everyone talked about. He didn’t want an Omega—he wanted Haruto.

Haruto, on the other hand, had grown into his role as a natural Alpha. His presence was undeniable, and his scent—wild and enticing—drove even the strongest Omegas crazy. He was everything Jun wasn’t, and despite their closeness, Haruto always kept a distance. There was always an invisible barrier, a line that Jun couldn’t cross.

The day they graduated, Haruto caught him looking at him longer than usual, his gaze more intense than ever. It wasn’t just admiration—it was something more.

“Jun,” Haruto said softly, voice low, barely audible over the noise of their classmates. His fingers brushed against Jun’s, an accidental touch, but one that made Jun’s heart skip. “Why do you look at me like that?”

Jun froze. The world seemed to stop around them, his breath catching in his throat. His mouth was dry as he tried to find the words.

“I—” Jun began, but the words got stuck. He wanted to say he had feelings for him, that the bond they shared was deeper than mere friendship, but fear of ruining everything held him back.

Haruto took a step closer, his scent overwhelming now. A mix of pine and fresh earth—something that always comforted Jun. Haruto’s hand brushed through his hair, a small smile on his face.

“I’ve known for a while,” Haruto murmured. “You’ve always been my Beta, but I think... I think I want you to be more than that. I want you, Jun.”

The words sent a thrill through Jun’s chest. He had always known—always felt—that Haruto cared for him, but hearing it out loud, especially from the Alpha he admired for so long, was more than he could handle. Without thinking, Jun reached out, his fingers tracing the collar of Haruto’s shirt.

“I don’t want to be just a Beta, Haruto,” Jun whispered. “I want to be yours.”

In that moment, the world around them melted away, and it was just the two of them, standing on the precipice of something new. The years of friendship and quiet yearning had built up to this moment, and neither of them would ever be the same again. Haruto’s hand cupped Jun’s face, pulling him into a kiss that was slow and full of promise.

As they pulled away, Haruto smiled, his scent changing, becoming softer. "From now on, you’re mine, Jun. And I’m yours. No more distance between us."

Jun smiled back, his heart swelling with happiness. "I’ve always been yours, Haruto."

And in that moment, the bond between them was no longer just a friendship—it was something deeper, something unspoken, something that would last forever.

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