The night has come but Ezra is still at the hospital, sitting right in front of Fa's ward all by himself. The conversation that he had with Young replayed in his mind.
"So, will you open your heart for my ThongFa now?"
Simple question that bothers him a lot.
Now that he knows what kind of ABO family the Sarin is, it's unquestionable time to decide. Stay, or leave. But, both need a solid reason. Why stay? Why leave?
"How's Alpha Fa?" Tul comes out of the room where Cirrus resides. He carefully sits next to the much contemplated Omega, studying his reaction.
"He's doing fine. The doctor said, he might gain his sight soon."
"Thank God!" Tul sighs. "As much as I'm afraid to lose Cir, I am scared of losing Fa, too..."
"Why?"
The question brings a smile to Tul's face. He rubs his belly, a precious life is growing inside, evidence of love from everyone.
"Without Fa, everything seems impossible. Cir had been looking for a way to break the curse on me for almost four years. When he finally found it, they told us it's either him or me who had to sacrifice. So, Fa tried to find another way to save everyone," Tul explains.
"He used the black magic that he learned from his ancestor?"
"Yes. It's dangerous but he was eager to do it. I told him the risk, willing to sacrifice myself for the sake of everyone, because I am just an old Omega who is useless, but he later scolded me for good..." Tul's face suddenly glows. "I remembered he told me; every life is precious, no matter how small it is. No matter what kind of person I am, as an Omega or the monster, my life matters to everyone."
Wait, I heard that before... somewhere... Ezra crinkles his forehead. The gear of his memory runs wildly, trying its best to think.
"Fa might seem like a weird entity. His approach method is wild and somehow wrong, but I never saw him getting obsessed over anyone before," says Tul. "You're the one that he's waiting for, I think. With that glowing face of his, it's obvious that he is happy to have you by his side."
Ezra sneers. "Maybe he's just playing around. I don't think he has any interest in marking me. When we first met, he dared to kiss me. And every time we meet gaze, his eyes always goggle on me in lust!"
Tul chuckles, his voice travels fast through the walls of the corridor. "He is indeed head over heels for you."
"I don't get it. For me, he's just a pervert!"
Chuckle turns into a big laugh. Tul's face glows with happiness earnestly. It's been a long time since he found someone quite interesting, not after Cirrus. This young Omega who is talking to him is indeed one of a kind.
"I think, we never saw him kissing any Omega before. Usually, he won't kiss the Omegas that we brought to him when he's in rut," Tul replies, his voice laced with truth.
"Maybe he kissed them while... you know..."
"Nope. They all complained to us that he is rough and heartless in bed..."
"Ah, that's TMI..."
"Sorry for that..." Tul apologize. "I thought you should know, as an early prep..."
Ezra scoffs, rubbing his forearms vigorously. "Please spare my emotion, Omega Tul! I don't want to even think of it!"
They both laugh.
"But, seriously... Fa never kisses anyone. He has no interest in anyone, before you came."
Ezra sighs. He wants to believe every word, but his stubborn heartbroken soul refuses to budge. Not until he sees anything that can act as Fa's testament on how crazy in love he is over Ezra, Omega will never eat the bait, just like that.
Let's see if he's just a pretentious brat!
***
Later that night after the conversation, Ezra excuses himself to the hospital's cafeteria. He feels starving after hours staying at the hospital, plus, he uses a huge amount of calories to supply Fa with his pheromone.
Tummy has to be filled.
After a good hefty late-night snack, he goes back into Fa's ward for one last check before going to bed. The Golden Alpha is sleeping soundly.
"Is he still alive?" Ezra frowns a bit before he lowers his upper body, his torso stretches forward, face leans closer for a look.
"Don't blame me if something happens to you later, my Omega..."
Shit, he's awake!
Ezra springs up his body quickly, but Fa manages to grab his neck. The Omega yelps in panic, trying to escape from the grip. But, Fa's hand is huge enough to cover the back of his neck. That Golden Alpha's thumb caresses Ezra's gland softly. His uneven breath causes crimson streaks on Ezra's face.
"Too bad I'm still recovering... or else, I will devour those pouty lips..." Fa bites his lower lip in lust.
"How did you know it's—" Ezra curses under his breath. "Tsk! I forgot you have a superpower!"
"I don't need a third eye to even imagine what you look like now. That blush... that batting lashes... that sharp glare... that juicy lips... I know every crook and nick of my Omega."
"You pervert! Let me go or I'll choke you!"
"I like that..."
Ezra pushes himself away from Fa. He almost threw his hand over that pervert looking male face, but since he's recovering, Ezra lets it slide. He steps back, trying to escape from the room when Fa suddenly grabs his wrist.
"Sleep with me tonight. Don't go. I want to treasure every second with you..."
That statement feels like deja vu. The emotion layered with a rattle in Fa's voice sounds a bit too familiar for Ezra. It brings back memories, however, it also opens the deep cut in his heart as well.
***
MewMew Land, Two Years Back.
"Baby, look at this!" Ezra pointed his finger at the mushrooms on the top of the fallen tree trunk. "Looks like we have dinner tonight!"
Sora walked towards his spot, a cultivating knife is ready in her hand. She was about to slash the mushroom from the tree, but Ezra quickly grabbed her hand.
"Wifey, what's with that move, huh?"
"I'm always cultivating like this! Why stop me?" Sora cupped her waist. Ezra stares at Sora helplessly.
"There's a little bug under the mushroom. You have to move it first..."
"Why don't we just flick it away? It's just a little bug."
Ezra didn't reply. He squatted down, stretched his hand, and let the bug crawl on his finger. Then, he moved it to the nearby tree.
"Every life is precious, no matter how small it is..." Ezra smiled at Sora. He rubbed Alpha's hair and gave him a peck.
"You're too kind, Ez..." Sora sighed. "I hope the kindness won't bring trouble to you."