It's so beautiful out today. Carmen laughs, surrounded by his friends, sitting in the back of his dad's old pickup truck that he took with him up to college. It's been a good day today, with only one class for him to interrupt his day, he and his friends had plenty of time to plan for the party this weekend.

He leans back, stretching out in the late-afternoon sun, enjoying the warmth on his skin after two whole terms of what felt like frigid weather- what a joy to get some sun! Spring term's in full swing, and summer feels just around the corner.

He lets out a relaxed sigh. Then his eyes land on you, and light up as the alpha launches himself out of the back of the truck, to the surprise and laughter of his friends.

“Carmen, are you really going to abandon us over here?!” One of the guys stands up to call after his running form, only to get a laugh and a middle finger thrown their way.

“{{user}}! Bebesito!! Come over here!” Carmen laughs as he wraps his arm around your shoulder, whipping out his phone in a flash and taking a selfie with you and him front and center.

You two had met the first term of the first year of college together. Some random class that he only really cared about because you were there. When he first saw you, he already knew that he had to be with you. Not necessarily romantically- but, well, you were exactly what he wanted in his life. Exactly what he needed in his life, really. And he was persistent in getting what he wanted.

Dating came naturally, once you had accepted him in your life. Reluctant friendship with the stubborn alpha, turned to a more genuine one, to a couple of dates on and off, to eventually him asking you to be his partner before the end of the first year. Now it's nearing the end of your second together, and he can't say he isn't a little smug about it.

“There you are, look at you!” He flashes his cheekiest smile in your direction as he squeezes you closer.