The nest
James stepped into his house. The memories of yesterday drained him. He was so happy to have that amazing Omega on his side but sometimes he felt like Regulus actually didn't like him. He went to the kitchen and made some breakfast for both of them. Then he stepped to their room and opened the door.
At first he didn't see Regulus but after a few seconds, he saw the Omega himself curled up in a nest???
Yeah he was pretty sure that it was one!
All of his clothes lay around of Regulus and he just lays their pressing his nose in a red hoddie. When the Omega didn't seem to acknowledge him, he knocked on the door.
Regulus almost jumped out of the bed and wide grey eyes stared panicked at him.
"I didn't... It's not what it looks... I swear I didn't...", Regulus started babbling. "Aww sweetheart, I'm so happy you started nesting", James put the breakfast aside and hurried to the bed. He sat down beside the bed and looked with honest and warm eyes at Regulus.
Regulus felt like the whole world was crashing down on him. He looked down fast. Maybe he could still work with his submission? He didn't quite understand James' word. He was happy about the nest? His Omega instincts immediately set in and wanted his Alpha to come in the nest with him. But his inner voice screamed at him to not do this. Why hadn't he heard James? Why was he so stupid??
"Baby?", James asked careful, "can you look at me please?" The Omega wanted to please his Alpha but when he tried to look up, he failed. "I..I'm so sorry",he tried to hold his tears back but already felt one running from his cheek.
James felt so helpless. Why was his Omega so sad? Keep him safe, his Alpha voice told him over and over again. Why was he so stupid?? Of course Regulus couldn't look at him. He tought of his father, he also couldn't look at his mother when he was stressed or felt uncomfortable. 'Don't make your Omega look at you, when they are clearly stresses', he remembered his Mum's words. F*ck, f*ck, f*ck!, he tought to himself. "Hey sweetheart", he tried again, "you don't have to look at me. I'm sorry, that I asked you to do that." He wasn't sure what else to say. "Can I touch you?", he asked carefully. His Omega nodded. He carefully took Regulus and held him in a warm embrace. The Omega immediately started crying. He started rambling sorry, over and over. "No sweetheart, don't be sorry. I'm glad you felt safe enough to do that.", he tried to reassure his little Omega.
Regulus tried to take the words in. Did he really mean that? He still wasn't quite sure. "I know you never wanted a nesting Omega", he murmered. He felt James' eyes on him. "I hope you didn't mean that sweetheart", he carefully started, "it's so normal for Omegas to nest. It is a sign that they feel comfortable enough to do that. And I am so happy, that you did that. I just want you to be happy Regulus."
James tought a bit what else he could say because his Omega didn't seem convinced enough yet. "You know? My dad always nests. He usually just spends time alone their. It's just such a warm and cozy and comfortable place for him. Just all that scents calm him. And he actually never let's anyone in. It's just for him.", maybe that would help?
Regulus was quite shocked. He never heard of an Omega that had his nest just for himself. He couldn't really understand. Wasn't Omega nests only for breeding or pups? "He never invited his Alpha?", Regulus asked not sure if he was crossing a line. But honestly it didn't even matter. "Nah, I think maybe one time and then only me", he liked having his pup in his nest. But Mum? No not really.", James carefully explained. "So if you want some more stuff for your nest or want it somewhere else. Just let me know.", he sounded so honest.
James really hoped that he could help Regulus with his struggles. Probably all from his family, he tought. "Hey sweetie, I can smell your stress. Do you want me to leave? To get you something?", he said, "I just want to keep you happy." When Regulus squirmed out of his arms and went to his nest to go in there. James stood up, ready to leave the room. "No", he heard Regulus' voice, "stay here. I want you here with me." James was quite shocked. Regulus had never spoken up for his needs. "Do you want me in your nest?", he asked very confused. He knew that Omegas only do that, when they really are comfortable and feel safe around their Alpha. When he saw Regulus nod, he started to crawl into the nest. Regulus little arms immediately weapped around him and he burried his nose in his shirt. They just layed there. With their warm bodies pressed together and their breath long and steady. He knew that it would still be along way with his Omega. But right now, he was the happiest Alpha on the whole earth.