"What?!"
Q feels the ground under his feet rattling violently. His lips shiver, eyes almost in tears.
"Since you already experienced your first heat, it's advisable for you to move in with your Alpha as soon as possible—"
"The Graduation will be held next week. Let me at least stay here until then, Ma'am," Q begs at Principal Star.
"I'm sorry, Q. It's dangerous for you."
Q softly sobs in tears. "I never thought I could experience heat this early. It's something inevitable, you do know that..."
"I know. I feel sorry for you, too. But, to let you wander in loose, knowing that you already experience the heat, it's dangerous," Principal Star explains to Q with the most mannerful words possible.
"You must remember, Ou Academy's personnel, the majority of them are Betas. And, by now, they all are aware of your condition. I never say that I don't trust them. It's just, anything could happen even with that much amount of trust."
Q grits his teeth. He wipes his tears from his sunken cheek, head hung low, staring at the floor.
"Right now, we register you as the top priority Omega in the bidding system. We shall see the result in three days. Until then, you need to be confined in your room. Don't worry, we won't confiscate anything from you, but you have to attend online classes from now on," Principal Star hands Q a file with his personal documents.
After thanking her, Q walks meekly towards his boarding room. Two Ou Academy's personnel; both male Omegas are waiting for him. Once he enters the room, he can hear a clicking sound from the outside.
Looks like they did confine him for real.
***
One thing that Q likes about this confinement is, he can log in to MewMew Land with no restrictions. Most of his days revolve around that game world, cultivating skills, upgrading his level, and meeting some online friends. He misses Mr. Sky, but the Alpha is currently offline because of his final exams.
Until then, Q keeps decorating the house, trying new recipes, and buying furniture as a preparation for the arrival of his online husband. But, he never forgets to take his pheromone suppression medicine, just in case he gets into a heat again. He doesn't want to get sick at the moment.
By the end of the week, he received a memo from the administration. He has to pack his things and is ready to move out. It seems like they already found the Alpha for him.
That night, he cries alone in his room. The scariest moment is finally happening to him. He will be departing soon, and for that, he might need to separate from Mr. Sky for good. He hates himself for being careless. But, what's done is done.
All he can do right now is to pray.
While decorating the house in MewMew Land, a knock on the door startles him. Maybe it's the fox he bought a TV set from. He walks his way to the main door, only to find Mr. Sky, standing in front of him with a smile on his face.
Q immediately drops the throw cushion that he holds, throwing his body into the Alpha's arm and wailing.
"Mr. Sky..." he snuggles, as his tears keep falling onto his cheek. Mr. Sky pulls Q away a bit, wiping the tears away.
"What happened, my bunny husband?"
"We need to talk. I can't do this anymore!"
***
Mr. Sky sits silently on his chair, looking at Q. He is lost in words when he hears about the news.
"By the end of this week, they will hand me over to the Alpha that bids me. I will be leaving for good..." Q's voice is almost inaudible.
"What about us?" Mr. Sky asks.
Q grabs the Alpha's paw, looking at him with his glistening eyes. "Let's elope!"
Mr. Sky falls in silence. He twists his wrists, this time, it's he who holds onto Q. "How?"
Q smacks his lips together, gathers all his courage to execute a plan. "I will escape at night. Remember, I used to tell you that I've casually played basketball at this gym. So, I know the route, and I will use it."
Q draws a plan on a piece of paper. The address of the gym is also included.
"Can you travel now?"
Mr. Sky nods. "I'll catch the first flight tomorrow. We meet at the gym at night. Prepare your passport. Just travel light. We'll think about the next step once we arrive in my country."
Q nods. He gives out a faint smile, only for it to fade away. "I'm scared. Not gonna lie. But, I would rather be scared now than get marked by some stranger Alpha."
He scoots over, pulling Mr. Sky's face closer to him. Eyes dwelling with tears. Mr. Sky feels hopeless. He knows this is wrong, but for the sake of Q, he has to allow it.
***
Q prepares in silence. He packs his bag according to the memo given to him, but at the same time, he also prepares to go abroad. Mr. Sky had already bought a one-way ticket for Q. So, everything is set. Luckily, to fly to Mr. Sky's country, he needs only one or two legal documents and since he's already reached 18, there's no need for a consignment from his guardian.
That night, he dressed up just like the night when he sneaked out to play basketball. He casually jumps over the wall, walks his way to the gym. Once he reaches there, he tries to contact Mr. Sky via MewMew Line.
No answer.
Q tries again one more time.
The line is disconnected.
He waits patiently, while skimming around just in case any Alpha or Beta is coming on his way. He is wary of his safety, especially when he has already experienced a heat. The seal of his pheromone glands is no longer functioning, so he needs to be extra careful, though he already takes the pheromone suppression pill.
Three hours passed, and there's no sign of Mr. Sky. Q is restless, checking his watch over and over again. He tries to reach Mr. Sky through MewMew Line, but the Alpha is offline.
Now, Q feels weird. Mr. Sky is online the whole day, and when the time comes for them to meet, he suddenly goes offline.
That's when reality strikes him.
He must get catfished!
But, how can it be? Throughout the time when he knew Mr. Sky, he never once lied to him. He never takes his money or scammed Q. He's the one who indulges that male Omega with presents and online gifts.
Could it be that he purposely does that, so when the time comes, he will sell Q around as a hostess? Q did hear a story like that. That's how most of the Omegas got scammed by their Alphas. They overgift those Omegas, only for them to pay back in that way.
Q shakes his head. He tries to dismiss that idea from his mind. Mr. Sky is probably on his way now. He needs to wait, just for a bit more.
A drapping sound of heels slowly approaches Q. He quickly turns around, only to meet the gaze of an unknown Alpha. The scent, awful smells come from him, indicates a danger.
"Are you lost?" the male Alpha asks.
By the way he inquires Q, the young Omega is sure, this is not Mr. Sky.
Instead of replying, Q retreats slowly.
"A young Omega... looks like today is my lucky day. I got fresh meat..."
Q stutters a bit, but is still on alert.
"Don't be afraid, little one. Daddy's gonna have just a tiny bite..."
Once the Alpha reaches out, Q dashes his way out of there. He runs as fast as he can, with no way to go except going back to Our Academy. He is too fast that he can't see a car coming in his direction.
A screeching sound taints the night, as the body of a young Omega lies still on the asphalt road, unconsciously.
A faint scent of freesia disperses into the air.