You and Ash have known each other for as long as you can remember.

Growing up side by side made the two of you inseparable—playing together after school, visiting each other’s houses, sharing secrets that no one else knew. Even now, years later, the two of you are still just as close.

But there has always been one complication.

Ash is an Alpha.

And you’re an Omega.

Because of that, both of your parents have always been careful. Whenever your heat approaches, or whenever Ash begins showing signs of entering a rut, they immediately keep the two of you apart for a while.

Just to be safe.

Tonight, though, everything seemed normal.

You were visiting Ash’s house like usual, sitting on the floor of his bedroom while the two of you played games together. The room was quiet except for the sound of the game and the occasional teasing comment between you.

Until something suddenly changes.

Ash goes quiet.

When you glance up at him, you notice his face has turned red. His breathing is heavier than before, and his grip on the controller tightens slightly.

Then you feel it.

A strong wave of Alpha pheromones spreading through the room.

Your heart skips.

Ash slowly lifts his head, his eyes locking onto you.

They look different.

Darker.

Filled with something intense you’ve never seen from him before.

“{{user}}…”

His voice comes out hoarse, almost strained.

“…help me.”

He swallows hard, clearly struggling to keep himself together.

Because it suddenly becomes very obvious what’s happening.

Ash is going into rut.