Calming down

It had been difficult to tell Theodore to leave the room, but at the mention of a certain chocolate cake waiting for him in the kitchen, he promptly stood up. Walking down the stairs clinging to Gabriel's arm, the omega noticed the presence of two more people who stared at him anxiously.

― Nico, Milles! What are you doing here?

―What an ingrate, I'm taking that cake away. ― Said Nicolas pulling the tray of cake close to him.

― Leave it there! Don't you dare...

Opening a sneaky smile, the two friends laughed softly. Theodore's mother kissed her son's forehead and stroked his hair before leaving to pick Lisa up from school, leaving the four youngsters alone in the house waiting for her return. Sitting in the kitchen watching the omega serve a piece of cake, Nicolas was the most attentive.

― Spit it out, Theo. ― He murmured when the plate of candy was delivered by his friend, receiving the accompanying surprise. ― It's written on your forehead that something's up.

― I'm glad that delicacy is your surname. ― Milles murmured, sipping from his freshly brewed coffee.

― You didn't know that? It suits me.

― I'm going to make you change your last name soon.

Nicolas had looked away snorting, though his cheeks were slightly reddened. To hide his small hint of embarrassment, the short omega had started eating from the cake. Theodore watched those two and let out a low chuckle as he sat down next to Gabriel, starting to eat as well.

He had no idea what their reaction would be when they heard the news. Probably Nicolas would give his famous sermons, or else present the most varied chaotic scenarios that awaited him for the next few months.

Still, he had to tell them.

― I'm pregnant. ― he said at once.

Milles and Nicolas stopped drinking coffee and eating, raising their eyes to Theodore in slow appraisal. The omega didn't smile, nor did he have the courage to return the look. He just kept his head down, fiddling with the chocolate filling of the cake.

― Are you kidding? April Fool's Day is gone. ― Said Miles looking at Gabriel, who in turn denied it with his head.

― Hey, Theo... What do you mean?

And for the second time the omega began to tell the story of Lisa and the little egg, his mother's suspicions and the tests done that morning. The result had also been shown along with the ultrasound, which Nicolas and Milles had leaned over to see the little embryo still developing.

Finished counting, the omega had started eating from the cake just waiting for the explosive reactions of his best friend.

― And what do you intend to do? ― Nicolas asked, crossing his arms as he leaned back in his chair.

Theodore glanced at Gabriel and then at his best friend.

― Take responsibility, what else could I do? It was an oversight on our part, so...

― Carelessness? That's a good one. You got so carried away, it resulted in this.

― The dirty talking about the unwashed ― Replied Gabriel to the captain. ― You two can also end up in this situation if you don't take care of yourselves.

― Turn your mouth away! Can you imagine a mini Nicolas? For heaven's sake, my life is going to be hell. ― Complained Miles, turning to his omega. ― Don't you dare seduce me!

― I'll seduce you and castrate you, what do you think? It'll be nice.

― Fucking shorty.

― Stupid pole.

Theodore let out a choked laugh, covering his mouth in an attempt to disguise his grin. Noticing the stares from the others, his cheeks reddened.

― And how did your parents react? ― Milles asked.

― Better than me. ― Said Theodore as he finished eating his cake. ― Or at least they were able to disguise it well. It's not as if a scolding is going to solve the problem. And I'm well aware of how serious it is.

Gabriel had hugged his boyfriend by the shoulder, depositing a kiss on the top of his head. The omega snuggled up next to him sighing low as he looked at his belly. No bulge, it was like nothing was there. He still couldn't believe that his life would change so drastically because of something he was unable to see or feel.

― Ah... If you had listened to me none of this would have happened. ― Nicolas muttered, looking coldly at Gabriel. ― You should never have approached this guy.

― What comes from below doesn't reach me. ― Shoots the brunette alpha, showing his tongue childishly.

― What's up? Call me shorty again and this will be the only son you'll ever have in your life.

Milles shovelled a spoonful of cake into Nicolas's mouth and stroked his hair, opening his charismatic smile.

― Quiet, pinscher. You're barking too loud for your size.

Once again the bomb couple argued in front of Theodore and Gabriel. The blond omega watched them fight without feeling the aura that was so usual. Usually anger was present in their fights, but now Milles teased the captain and was amused by his harsh answers.

Were they beginning to like each other?

Theodore hoped so. It was fun to keep up with them.

After enjoying the cake, the four of them went to the living room where they could talk on the sofa. And in a few minutes Aline returned with the little beta girl who had run around the house ignoring the visitors, only to climb up on the sofa and lay her head on her big brother's belly.

― A copy came by, did you see it? ― Milles said stunned to Gabriel, who just laughed.

― It's Theo's sister. She was the one who said about the eggs.

― Ah... She's really young.

― How are you feeling, my dear? ― Asked Aline stroking Theodore's hair.

― Better, but it will take me some time to get used to this.

― Did the doctor say anything else? ― Gabriel asked.

Sitting down in the armchair, Aline crossed her arms as her son settled down next to his boyfriend. Although he said he was fine, he still seemed shaken by the news. Shaking her head, the beta turned to the brunette alpha.

― To be careful. Since Theodore is still young, the pregnancy will have a low percentage of risk.

― Is there anything I can do to help?

― Actually, there is something we usually do, but it's usually used in the late stages of pregnancy since it's meant to make the omegas more comfortable. ― Taking a dramatic pause, she paid attention to how curious those four young people seemed to be to know what it was. She made an effort to maintain her seriousness by suppressing her laughter. ― We call it the nest.

― Nest? Like a... Bird's nest?

― Hm, something like that. It's basically creating a space with the omega partner's belongings, where they can smell they and get comfortable. Let's say it's an anti-stress environment.

― But if you want to smell Gabriel's scent, just be close by. Wouldn't that be better?

― He won't always be around. And if Theo feels anxious, he can rest in this nest feeling safe.

― Ah... That must be why you kept sniffing my shirt that day! ― Gabriel suddenly remembered.

The blond omega's hand had covered the alpha's mouth, his eyes bulging in surprise. No one was supposed to know that he locked himself in the locker room to smell him because they were separated. It was too embarrassing!

The only person who didn't disguise his malicious smile was Nicolas, making the blond even more embarrassed.

― Anyway, I just need to take more care of myself. I'll probably get a little sensitive, so bear with me.

― Don't worry, I'll take it all out on your alpha. ― Nicolas said, raising his hand and making an oath. ― All for the sake of my best friend.

― But... What about school? ― Milles questioned. ― What do you intend to do?

― I want to hide it for now. I really don't feel ready to be the centre of attention. Right now.

― And how long do you intend to hide it?

― We're going into winter break. I don't want to make a fuss now. And I still have to tell my father, and there's Gabriel's family...

― I'd better take one step at a time. ― Said Gabriel seriously. ― If the doctor says that Theo must be well looked after, then I don't want him to go through stress. I am counting on you to help me deal with the school issue.

― Well... I think we can handle the gossip network.

― I will talk to the coordinator too. ― Said the mother smiling sweetly to the boys. ― I will explain the situation and ask for her cooperation. But for now, there is no need to worry.

― Mom! Lisa wants to watch TV! ― Said Lisa suddenly raising her head from her brother's belly, looking at her mother with a charming and blackmailing gleam.

― Oh, it will be nice to see something with so many people, won't it my girl?

Turning on the television and leaving on Disney, High School Musical was playing. Theodore and Lisa cast glances at Nicolas, who had tried to run out of the room. But Milles had been perceptive in holding him there. The damn connection already deduced how much the omega loved that movie. And in the very first song, the short grumpy guy already had his soul abandoned his body for his partner's amusement.

After half an hour of movie, Theodore had already fallen asleep in Gabriel's arms. The alpha stroked his hair and looked at his belly without saying a single word. The omega was too tired and he knew it, just as he himself was also dying to sleep. But he would like to watch over his boyfriend's sleep a little longer.

As long as he was in his arms, Theodore could rest easy.