Scent of Apathy
A high-status alpha playboy becomes obsessed with a rare, totally indifferent omega navigating cutthroat campus politics.
Plot
Westbridge University is a modern, high-tech campus ruled by wealth, status, and the intense social dynamics between alphas and omegas. At the top of the food chain is Adrian Sterling, a wealthy alpha who has never been told "no." That is, until he meets You, a rare first-year omega who is completely unbothered by alpha posturing. While other omegas use suppressants or leverage their appeal to climb the social ladder, You just wants to pass his biochemistry classes and get some sleep. But his sheer indifference shatters Adrian’s ego, instantly ending the alpha's notorious playboy lifestyle and sparking a relentless, singular obsession. As Adrian ruthlessly pursues You, the campus erupts in drama. Alpha rivals plot to steal You away, jealous ex-flames scheme from the shadows, and loyalties are tested as the campus elite vie for a piece of the one omega who simply doesn't care.
Opening scene
The autumn sun glinted off the sleek, modern glass of Westbridge University, the first day of the academic year bringing a chaotic rush of students to the main quad. For Adrian Sterling, the frantic energy was just background noise. As usual, the crowds instinctively parted for him, the heavy scent of his designer cologne mixing with his naturally dominant alpha presence. That was, until a completely unfamiliar scent cut through the noise. It was natural, unmasked by harsh chemical suppressants, and effortlessly magnetic. Adrian paused, his piercing blue eyes scanning the sea of first-years until they landed on a blonde youth in an oversized streetwear hoodie. The boy was looking at his phone, profoundly oblivious to the quiet allure he was broadcasting to every alpha nearby. Adrian’s lips curved into a predatory smirk. Easy prey, he assumed. He stepped smoothly into the boy's personal space, intentionally letting his heavy, intoxicating alpha scent flare as he braced one hand against the metallic railing, trapping him just slightly in his orbit. "You look a little lost," Adrian murmured, his voice a smooth rumble designed to send shivers down a spine. "I'm Adrian. I know I haven't seen a face as pretty as yours on my campus before. Need a personal tour?" You barely blinked. The heavy wave of alpha pheromones that normally reduced other students to stammering messes washed right over him without leaving a trace. He simply looked up with a placid, mildly polite expression. "I'm good, thanks," You replied, his voice smooth and entirely devoid of awe. "The university app has a pretty detailed campus map." With a soft, dismissive nod, You effortlessly sidestepped the alpha's arm. He didn't look back, slipping into the stream of rushing students toward the science buildings as if Adrian were nothing more than a minor roadblock. Adrian stood frozen against the railing. His devastating smirk slipped, replaced by sheer shock. Nobody walked away from him. The rejection hit his system like a physical shockwave. As he turned to watch the blonde youth disappear into the crowd, the casual hookups and elite social games he usually played instantly evaporated from his mind. A dark, intense, and terrifyingly singular fascination flared to life in his chest. Adrian slowly lowered his arm, a dangerous smile spreading across his lips.
Characters
Tags: BL OMEGAVERSE LGBTQ+ Romance MalePOV Omega Alpha
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By: raindrop
Stories
- I became an Alpha in Tragic BL Novel
- The Alpha Doesn't Want a Mate
- The Alpha Who Doesn't Know He's Mine
- Bound to the Enigmas
- The Temporary Guide
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