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Notes:

My thoughts behind this:
Some of Bucky’s fondest memories were of his Ma, a proud Omega, with her knitting needles in hand or their sewing machine in front of her. Whatever they needed, she made. Sometimes the outcome was scratchy and a little odd looking, but that didn’t matter. She used what she was able to get her hands on, and Bucky cherished them.

Her love was woven into every stitch, her comforting scent clinging to the final creations.

She’d taught a curious young Bucky—who wanted to help lighten the load—how to mend clothes. That turned into him wanting to learn other skills and make her something for a change, as well as the rest of his family. It was a love language he grew to share.

As Bucky got older though, he realised it wasn’t socially acceptable for an Alpha to have those kinds of hobbies. He’d stopped for a long time, worried he’d be considered a less suitable choice to any potential mates.

That changed when he started to date Tony.

He’d been overwhelmed with the desire to make things for Tony and show him how much he cared about him. Bucky gave in, first knitting Tony a cozy sweater he knew he’d look adorable in. Then, he sewed him a quilt in a style he’d pointed out before (that reminded Tony of his own Ma), and finally, Bucky crocheted him a blanket. All in the softest materials, so Tony would be as comfy as possible and could use them for nesting if he chose.

Bucky squirrelled those things away. Until he found out Tony had heat sickness. Knowing he was in need of extra comfort, Bucky swallowed his apprehension and put together a care package for Tony. He included all of the things he’d made for the Omega, along with his favourite snacks and treats, and roses he picked from his garden.

Tony cried when he opened it. It meant that much to him, and brought him a lot of peace. There was so much he could add to his nest and everything smelt of Bucky.

It wasn’t the first time he’d felt it with Bucky, but it was the first time Tony truly understood what courting meant for the Alpha. They were more than gifts, it was a declaration of Bucky’s love. Tony’s happy tears and how he beamed with pride over his Alpha’s creations was his own.

A month later they were Mated.

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