"Wah!"
That's the only thing I could say. The ground is white, trees are no longer green—what's left are some dark brown branches. Everything is white, blue, a bit brown, and purple.
It is a snowy day, here in MewMew Land!
I jump freely across the open land. The new shoes work like a wonder on my feet—black leather with red shoelaces. One of a kind. My lips stretch into a smile, expressing my gratitude towards the one who handed this to me as a gift.
Mister Sky.
Thinking about him makes my heart race. So did my feet—rushing towards a timber house just a few yards away from me. There's smoke coming from the chimney, which means only one thing...
"Welcome home, my bunny husband..."
I jump on him immediately. I miss Mister Sky so much! We twirl around, laughing and yelping together. I sweep away his bang, focusing on his beautiful eyes. It was blue, with a streak of green and yellow in it. I know, this is just a feature—you can always have these eyes if you edit your profile, they require you to pay—but still, there is something more magical about this man.
He is more than just a character in an MMORPG game.
Yes.
I am in an MMORPG world called the MewMew Land. Basically, this world is where you can meet people, play some games, cultivate, socialize... and if you're lucky enough, you can find your partner. Just like me and Mister Sky. I've been in the MewMewLand for almost five years. This is my escape pod. Away from the real world.
My real life, I could only describe it in one word: plain.
I lost my family when I was 12. As a male Omega, I can live on my own. But, as stated by the government's regulation, every Omega must attend a special school, or an academy—that's what they call—the one only for Omegas.
The Ou Academy.
The academy is the oldest in the Kwi Nation. It was established a hundred years ago, with the safety of Omegas as its main purpose. Kwi Nation was known to have a high rate of crimes involving the extortion and manipulation of Omegas by some irresponsible Alphas and Betas.
All for one good reason.
We, the Kwi Nation's Omega—no matter if we're male, or female—we were born with extraordinary looks and body proportions.
In simple words: we are the descendants of the angel.
Having a beautiful face is good. It's a privilege. People like you, adore you, and have a desire for you. But, we never know their intentions. Thus, the government tried its best to avoid more crimes against Omega. That's why, they isolate us; these apprentice Omegas, from the Alphas and Betas.
However, the ironic thing is the way they'll send us back to society, through a process of what we call as The Graduation. It's not like the normal one when you retrieve your certificate, and maybe got nominated as a valedictorian or something. The Graduation means, it's time for the Omegas from Ou Academy to join and serve a family of the Alphas that have already bit you through the system.
Every year, the Ou Academy will announce a list of graduate with their details; pictures, and many more, on the school's website. And from there, the registered Alphas from across the nation will pick their respective Omegas, pay up some money, and pick them up on the Graduation day.
That's the ironic part. They keep you in this academy, just to be sent back to the jungle of the chaotic world out there.
And they said they want to protect us from exploitation.
Yeah, right!
That's why, I despise this sort of, kind of silly world. I feel unjust, and exploited. It's not like we are tortured in the Ou Academy; I mean, everything is fine in here. The environment is great, the curriculum in a high level, and we have the best quality of lifestyle. But the result is not something that I yearn for.
I want freedom.
That's why I am here in MewMew Land, where I can live whatever I want; meeting new people, having a great time...
And finding my love.
"Did you miss me?" Mister Sky asked, still enveloping me with his long hands.
"I miss you so much. These days were a torturous moment for me..."
"The Graduation, isn't it?"
I pull away from the embrace.
"Stop talking about that. I feel even more stressed!" I cried.
Mister Sky smiles, as he puts his hands on my shoulder.
"I know how to make my bunny husband happy..."
His eyes pierce deep inside me. I look away, feeling shy out of nowhere.
Mister Sky flicks his finger. The room immediately turns into a jungle, with a waterfall as a background. I could hear nature, loud and clear.
"How did you do that?" I ask.
"Oh, I just updated my system. Now, I can quickly jump everywhere. All access."
"Perks of being a billionaire!" I push his shoulder away. "Show off!"
From my earpiece, I could hear his laughter. It was so close, as if Mr. Sky were breathing behind my ears.
"I'll figure things out for you later, so we can have the same feature," he said, placing his chin on my shoulder. We have already changed our outfits; I in my white shorts and white singlet, while Mr. Sky wears his blue shorts and... topless.
"Where is your top, lion husband?" I smack his chest. Mister Sky grunts from the pain and laughs.
"My Omega husband is jealous..."
"Of course I am! Humph!"
"No one is around, bunny. There's just us..."
"What if someone appears?"
"This waterfall belongs to us. Whoever wants access, has to ask for permission. I already locked it. Don't worry!"
Mister Sky really sounds like the king now!
I pouted a bit, before Mister Sky pulled me back into his embrace.
"I belong only to you. So, don't worry..."
I choke a bit.
"I want to be yours. I mean, not just in MewMew Land..." My heart ached. "I wish you were my Alpha in real life too..."
The air went silent.
It's been three years since Mister Sky and I got married in MewMew Land. The process is simple. You met your love interest, hit on them until they accept you as their partner, do all activities together until you get a certificate which later can be used as a wedding registration.
For me and Mister Sky, we have already spent more than a hundred thousand hours in MewMew Land, and more than half of it as husband, and husband. We met each other five years ago, when I first joined MewMew Land. I was so bad at it, that he must feel pity for me.
So he lent a hand.
From there, we kept talking and slowly got to know each other. That's when I learn that he is an Alpha, but not from the Kwi Nation. He is a college senior and will conclude his studies by the end of this year. And he happened to know that I am an Omega from the Ou Academy. And, somehow, he has a hint on how it feels to be a part of the academy.
Unknowingly, we fell in love.
I could say, it's unconsciously and I was a bit confused at first, because it's a situation that I've never been in before. However, gradually I missed him more than anything in this world when we were offline. I yearn for his presence, though only through his character and his voice.
Lucky for me, not long after that, he confessed to me, saying that he felt the same. He was so into me, that he even sent a VR device so we could access MewMew Land in the most optimized virtual experience. Everything feels so real after that; touching, feeling, and intimacy...
I swear to God, I might be dead if the Ou Academy finds out! Especially the intimacy part.
"Don't worry. You won't lose me. No one in this world will stop me from loving you. Even your future Alpha..."
"But, what if I get an orthodox Alpha? Like, old one? Like grandpa's age?"
I heard Mr. Sky's chuckles ring through my ears.
"I don't think older Alpha wants someone obnoxious like you. They prefer someone who can take care of them. Your resilience score was average, too, the last time you told me. So, I think, they will avoid having an Omega like you. It feels like having another menace to be taking care of..."
"Did you just diss me, huh?" My eyes glare sharply at Mister Sky. He laughs a bit, brushing his index finger against my pouty lips.
"I just want to calm my bunny husband..."
"Oh yeah? By dissing me?"
"Okay... sorry... come here, let me make it up to you..."
He pulls me into a huge hug. I stay silent in his embrace, enjoying the connection between us. Such a close-up feeling, so close that I feel him in my arms for real. I can even listen to his breath; so heavy, so deep. Tears somehow emerge from my eyes. I don't know why. I feel overwhelmed by all this.
"Are you crying, my bunny husband?"
"Nope! I am not!"
Mister Sky pulls away a bit. He stares into my eyes, softly wipes away my tears. He smiles faintly, bobbing my red nose and I crinkle it. He places his palm on my cheek, as he leans closer, putting his lips against mine. He is my first kiss, so he knows how to impress me with the gesture.
"I want you..." I told him right after he pulled away. "Is there anything you can do about it?"
There's a pause from his side. I could feel the reluctance. And maybe, the fear as well. My hands slip away from Mister Sky's shoulder. Slowly, feet retreat from him, too.
"Bunny..."
"Sorry for asking that. I should have known better... there's no way you can sign up. You're just a college student from another nation. You can't afford the inter fee. And to ask your parents to sign up, I think it's too much..."
Mister Sky grabs my hand. His eyes glistening, as if he had a heavy feeling inside him. I can only flaunt a smile at him, being a good, understanding husband.
"Sleep with me tonight. Don't log out. I want to treasure every second with you," there's a rattle in his voice.
Instead of getting upset, I feel somehow sad. And pity him for not being able to do anything about my position. Slowly, my feet move towards Mister Sky, closing the gap between us and pulling him into my embrace.
With that, we both doze off. Hearts connect, even from far away.