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Growing up, Eddie knew the ins and outs of periods. He had two younger sisters, after all, so it was only natural for him to pick up on the knowledge and understanding of how they worked and what methods women and male omegas used to help cope with their periods and other menstrual issues.
Being the good big brother that he is, Eddie would try and purchase pads and medicine for his sisters if they were unable too. Only to be told by his father, in his usual stoic way, that it was the mother's role to buy pads and 'those kind of items' for Adriana and Sophia.
Since then, Eddie had learn to stay in his lane and try and be the 'perfect alpha son' that his father had ingrained into him. Even though Shannon, a female alpha herself, had side eyed Eddie during their friendship and tried to reassure him that it was completely normal if he wanted to buy her pads and stuff.
Then he joined the army, and was surrounded by men who were grossed out by periods.
Finally, Los Angeles happened and Eddie was suddenly introduced to one Evan Buckley. The only omega of the 118, which meant that he was constantly fussed upon when it was his time of the month.
Suddenly, Eddie was exposed to alphas who weren't afraid to buy pads or fuss over Buck whenever he showed discomfort from the cramps he was experiencing. The urge to fuss and provide, something that he had been forced to suppress, suddenly reared it's head and demanded that Eddie help his best friend (and crush) with his cycles. Even when he was dating Ana, she would mostly deal with her periods herself and kindly tell Eddie that she needed space and wasn't ready for him to see her whenever she was dealing with cramps. Eddie had respected her wishes, which he would regret.
Because he had no idea how to help Buck whenever he was having bad cramps or wanted to lie on the ground and perish. Perhaps it was left over trauma from the truck bombing, then the tsunami and in between, but Eddie found that he couldn't stand the sight of Buck being in pain.
Even the slight furrow of his brow as enough warning flags that made Eddie want nothing more than to bundle Buck up and hide him away.
Of course, Buck had tried to hide throughout the duration of his period.
The LAFD had provided omegan firefighters with special menstrual leave that Buck had since learn to take after his first spell and he found himself being wrapped up in a group pile and Bobby fussing over him like he was a young pup instead of a twenty six year old. Or, at least that's what Buck told Eddie before they got together.
Eddie had been slightly put off by the causal tone, especially when Maddie had told him how bad Buck used to get his periods when he was younger. So much so that Maddie, even while she was living in Boston, often begged Buck to go to a gynecologist for a check up to make sure that he didn't have endo or some other ovarian complication.
So, when they had finally gotten together, the alpha made a vow to himself: Buck was never going to go a day without feeling loved and he was going to help him with each period. With that vow in mind, he started planning. Eddie had Buck's predicted period dates written on the calender and on his phone. He had spent most of their first week as a couple looking at different period products and what would help best.
Now, deep in his research era (as Christopher called it after he caught his father up late one night looking on the IPad while Buck napped beside him), Eddie found himself wanting to be the perfect mate and help Buck. Which included planning the perfect period care package.
They were sitting up in the loft, Buck snuggled against Eddie with his arms wrapped around his waist and face buried deep into Eddie's stomach. There was a soft bit of fat pressed against Buck's cheek, drawing out a small content sigh as Buck nuzzled deeper into his stomach.
Eddie briefly pulled his attention away from his phone to gaze down lovingly at his mate before focusing back on the conversation he was having with his sisters.
Big Bro Diaz has sent a message to Mi Familia
Big Bro:
Hey! So, Buck's period is due in a few days and he normally gets it really bad. What products do you guys use? I keep seeing these videos about people making care packages/period baskets and want to make one for Buck.
Adriana:
Sttooopppp, that's so cute! First thing first; chocolate! Dark chocolate is supposed to be the best, but milk chocolate is nice as well. Toby's is a nice brand, as well as some of that Mexican chocolate that Tia Pepa gets. Stuffies are also a great help as well! JellyCat is expensive, but they are worth the price. Also get nest materials and make sure that you have your jumpers or anything that has your scent in it to help settle him during the worse of his cycle
Sophia:
Heat bags! Especially the plushie ones where you can take the wheat bag out and heat it up in the microwave. Depending on how his appetite is, you can make him nice, simple meals to help with his stomach. Avoid ice cream and coffee (which SUCKS, but it supposedly makes the cramps worse). Also, massages! Massage his belly, back and abdomen whenever the cramps are bad. Also, make that bean soup that Abuela used to make for us, as well as some salmon, ginger, anything with whole grain or quinoa. Oh! And bananas, avocados, watermelon and cucumbers help as well.
Big Bro:
Alright, I think I can get all of that in one shop. I don't know why I'm nervous, I just hate seeing Buck in pain, so I want to help as much as possible.
Adriana:
That's because you're the definition of a green flag. We can tell how much you love him, Eddie. It's about time you found some happiness and someone who loves you for who you are.
Sophia:
I second that. Alphas my age are so gross right now, they need to be more like you. You two are made for each other (it just took you nearly eight years to realise that 🙄).
Big Bro:
Wow Sop. In all seriousness, thank you guys. Good luck with your surgery, Dr. Diaz. And smash that exam, Sophia! I'll message you guys later.
Eddie placed his phone down and looked down at the little notes he had quickly jotted down while he had been messaging his sisters.
Glancing over at Buck, he took notice of the slight furrow in his brow and immediately knew that his period was coming. Bobby looked up from where he was doing the last of the dishes and ran his eyes over his surrogate son's face before looking over to Eddie. "Maybe it's a good thing we have a 48 off for the next two days," he commented as Eddie gently brushed Buck's curls back and carefully pressed his lips against his forehead against his mate's. "Yeah, something tells me that it's going to be a bad one," he stated, concern lacing his words while his knuckles gently and delicately ran along Buck's cheek bone.
Looking up from her phone, Hen could only offer Eddie a small smile before shrugging her shoulders. "Periods are awful, you guys have no idea how lucky you are. If you need anymore tips, just flick me a text. But a care package always helps," she said as Chimney looked over and quickly snapped a photo for Maddie.
Once he sent it away, he gave Eddie a smile and a wink. "If your Buckley is anything like my Buckley, then arm your pantry with plenty of sweet treats," the beta added, and Eddie couldn't control the smile that grew on his face as he looked down at Buck.
His Buckley. Dios, he finally had his Buckley.
Eddie can still recall the moment their eyes had landed on one another across the locker room all those years ago. He had thought that Buck was hot; tall, muscular, sassy and giving Eddie a bratty attitude all because there was a new alpha in his territory.
Now, they had both changed. His abeula had called it Cambio de amor, and he could still recall her words of advice when he had finally told her that he and Buck were dating.
"When you find the one, your body does the most wonderful thing. It changes for love and allows everyone to see how loved and happy you are."
The alpha knew that his body was different from when he had first started. Back then, he had gym-ed pretty much everyday and poured everything into maintaining the 'perfect' alpha body. Back then, he had thought that it is what his parents would want, that it is what society had tried to push him towards and maintain. Then, he had meet Buck and wanted to be even more perfect. He will admit, the street fighting had been where he had pushed his body the hardest and Buck had been the one to force him to sit down and have a proper meal once he finally got the truth out of Eddie.
That had been the first time Eddie had allowed someone to take care of him. He could still remember that night: Buck had stumbled upon him during the aftermath of a fight.
The lawsuit still hung in the air, creating a tension between them that Eddie had been scared in the past that could potentially ruin their friendship looking back on it now.
Instead, the omega had dragged a then brooding and bloodied alpha to his Jeep, forced him into the passenger side and drove him home, muttering about stupid alphas and their stupid prides and inability to talk. Eddie remembers being surprised in how he had allowed himself to be pulled into his own home and pushed onto the couch, staring at Buck's back as the omega continued his muttering rant as he hunted down the first aid kit and started to clean Eddie's knuckles.
Looking at Buck, at how focused his sky blue eyes were as he cleaned off the blood and had scolded Eddie for getting into an illegal fighting ring and telling him to see a counselor, all Eddie could feel was fondness.
He could feel the anger melt away as he stared at Buck, at how, despite everything, the omega had wanted to make amends and went out of his way to fix Eddie's wounds. It was there that Eddie made a vow to himself: he was going to take care of Buck. He was going to be there for him whenever the omega needed someone to help him back onto his feet, just as he knew that Buck would do the same thing for him.
That moment had ingrained something deep within Eddie. It was a moment of realization, of acknowledging that the feelings he had been experiencing might be different from friendship.
Now, as he looked down at Buck, then at himself, Eddie knew that his abuela's word were true. They had changed from when they were younger; their bodies had more scars; his bullet scar still stared back at him every time he looked in the mirror and received a kiss from Buck every time he saw it.
Then, whenever Eddie saw the dancing Lichtenberg figures that were the last remandments from the lightening strike that almost took Buck, or the scars on Buck's leg that remained from the first incident where he almost lost Buck, he made sure to shower them with kisses and enough love that Buck spent most of the time blushing and trying to hide his flustered state from Eddie.
The scars weren't the only physical changes to their bodies. Both had bulked up over the years; Buck was more curvier and took pride in broadening his arms and shoulders in a way that left Eddie's mouth watering.
He had always made sure to show it to Buck during their more intimate moments, especially after the Dark Ages also known as when Buck had dated Tommy.
In return, Buck had made sure to shower his alpha with twice the amount of love; singing him praises whenever the alpha would pick him up and throw him around like he weighed nothing, his hands resting over his stomach and pressing kisses into his shoulders as he crooned about how solid and strong his darling alpha was.
Twenty-seven year old Eddie would be shocked to see the changes in his body; a slightly softer middle that Buck constantly loved to touch and nurture through the omega's cooking, strong biceps and arms that he trained constantly more than he focused on running so that he could carry his omega around after Buck confessed that he had always dreamt of having a mate who could carry him around like he weighed nothing.
Eight years ago, Eddie was still at a crossroads trying to love himself and be enough. To find someone who can love him for who he was and accept his flaws. Now, eight years later, he had found someone that would not only give him that, but the whole world.
Eddie was brought out of his thoughts when the tones went off. Bobby looked up and let out a tiny sigh. "We've got four hours left, people. Let's hope that it's a fast couple of hours," he said just as Buck slowly stirred and rolled onto his back. The furrow on his face melted slightly when sky blue locked onto chocolate brown.
Eddie smiled softly as he leaned down to press his lips against his forehead. "Hello, Cariño. Ready for another call out?" He asked as he helped Buck stand up and wrapped an arm around his waist. Buck leaned against him, burying his nose against his neck while a small, disgruntled noise escaped him.
Instantly, Eddie recognized the noise. It was the sound Buck spill make whenever he is feeling uncomfortable or sick. It was a sound that the omega could let out freely without being meet with judgment or scorn. It allowed Buck to be vulnerable and encouraged him to seek comfort.
And, after their shift, Eddie was going to make sure that his omega got that.
Eddie pulled into the shopping center carpark and double checked his list.
The sky was a soft canvas of pale purples and pinks as the sun slowly started to set. Buck was back at their home, snuggled up in the nest he had made at the beginning of the week when he knew his period was due. Christopher had joined him, placing a controller in his hands so that Buck could keep his mind busy while Eddie was out. He assumed that the alpha was getting them takeaways, and while it was partly true, Eddie wanted to make a start on the care package.
Stepping out of the truck, Eddie made his way towards Target first. He figured that he would start with the plushies and other nest materials first before he quickly darts to the supermarket to get the chocolates and other snacks.
Grabbing a cart, Eddie started to look around the different aisles first. First, he walked over to the soft toys and started to scoop out the JellyCats. He chose to ignore the side of him that always told him that he shouldn't be seen getting soft toys. That alpha's should be nowhere near this kind of aisle.
Unsurprisingly, every time he heard that voice, he was always reminded of his father. Banishing the thought behind his head, Eddie looked over the toys before his eyes landed on a stuffed bear. Picking it up, the alpha weighed it in his hands and could immediately envision Buck snuggling against the bear inside the nest, letting out a happy little purr while doing so.
Placing the bear in the basket, Eddie soon grabbed an almost matching heating plushie that he knew for a fact that Buck was going to absolutely love.
From there, he continued his little care packet quest, grabbing soft blankets, cushions and hoodies that were twice Buck's size because the omega adored hoodies that were oversized. Once the material side of things was done, Eddie picked out some books for Buck to read during his more lucid moments.
Finally, Eddie looked through the different baskets before selecting a natural colored weaved basket that should fit all of the items in his cart.
The check out operator, an middle-aged African American woman, took one look at the items and gave Eddie a warm, motherly smile as she started to ring the items up. "Well, aren't you a nice alpha. Most alphas this stage and age can't even stomach looking at pads," she commented as Eddie allowed a smile to grow as he shrugged his shoulders. "This is my first time making a care package, so I wanted to make it extra special for my mate," he replied, causing the smile to become more fonder as the operator gave him a motherly smile and wink before placing the last of the items into the bags.
"Your omega is certainly a lucky one. I can only hope that my son finds an alpha like yourself once he's older. You have a good night," she said as Eddie gathered his bags and placed them in the cart. "Thank you, you too!" the alpha called as he pushed his cart towards the exit. Since the two shops were right next to one another, Eddie figured that he would just use the same cart and kept the bags inside it while he walked around the supermarket.
He went to the chocolate aisle first, and was debating on which flavor of Tony's he should get, when he suddenly picked up the scent of spiced apricots and sea salt. Scrunching his nose slightly, Eddie turned towards the source and fought the urge to roll his eyes when he saw who it was.
He hadn't heard or seen Tommy since the break-up. Which is probably a good thing, because he's confident that the older alpha knows that Eddie and Buck slept together after Buck turned up to his doorstep with a six pack of beer and a broken heart. Eddie had taken one at Buck's heartbroken, distraught expression and felt such a strong urge to hunt Tommy down and beat the alpha for daring to put the expression on his face in the first place.
In the end, Tommy had also been the one to finally bring Buck and Eddie together. Because Eddie had been the one to hold Buck in his arms and allowed the omega to cry his heart out as he clung onto Eddie's shirt.
The alpha used Buck's body to ground him, to stop him from giving into those urges. Then, he had cupped his cheek and wiped the tears away before the feelings and love he had been trying to hold back finally pushed through the metal barriers of the cell Eddie had forced them into and confessed to Buck that he loved him. That he had always loved him. More as a friend. More than a companion. More as a co-parent. He was in love with Buck, and he always will be.
In the end, after reassuring him time and time again that his feelings were true and he wasn't just saying it to make Buck feel better about himself, the omega had gazed at Eddie with eyes that had shifted from sadness and yearning for love, to happiness and fulfillment as he cupped his cheeks kissed him tenderly.
The kiss had quickly turned heated, and it wasn't long until Eddie had Buck in his bed, kissing him in a way that had the omega whimpering and sobbing due to the sheer love and utter care that the alpha was pouring into his body.
Afterwards, as they laid in the afterglow of their sex, Buck looked up and thanked Eddie. Because that was the first time someone had listened to his body and made sure that he was okay during and after sex.
Since then, Eddie had sworn that, should he ever run into Tommy again, he will be sure to tell the alpha that Buck is in good hands and that he is giving him the love he deserves.
"Eddie, what's with all the bags?" Tommy asked, irking Eddie off due to the fact that the older alpha stole his moment. Taking a deep breath, Eddie tilted his head slightly before glaring at him slightly. "They're for Buck. He's due for his period, so I'm making him a care package to help him," he replied, waiting for the exact moment where Tommy would scoff and roll his eyes. He barely counted down to five before there was a scoff as Tommy looked at the cart and the chocolates he had just put in.
"Really? Isn't that a bit extreme? Just get him a couple of medicine and then he will be fine," Tommy said, crossing his arms slightly as Eddie fought the urge to snarl at the alpha while his body tensed.
Buck had told him about his first period with Tommy. How the alpha just handed him a sheet of pain killers and a glass of water before leaving the omega alone. For most of his cycles, Tommy would repeat the same thing for the next six months until they had finally broken up.
Just thinking about the nervous, almost scared expression Buck had worn when he asked Eddie if he would do the same thing filled the alpha with an anger he hadn't felt since the lawsuit and the distance he had forced upon himself.
Taking a breath, Eddie looked down at the cart and then back at Tommy. "It's called supporting my mate and providing him with the care he needs. Periods are a completely normal part of life, Buck can't control that, so I want to make him something that will help him for the next couple of days. It's what a supportive, loving mate does," Eddie stated, and it took everything inside him not to punch Tommy's face when the alpha let out a snort as he rolled his eyes.
"Really, Diaz? You think a bunch of little toys and sugary snacks are going to fix everything. Maybe try something healthier, cause I don't think Buck needs the extra weight. You could be head-," now Eddie couldn't hold himself back as he pinned Tommy against the shelf. His forearm pressed against the other alpha's throat, and he felt a strong wave of satisfaction fill him as a brief flicker of shock and fear appeared on Tommy's face. Eddie sneered at him, the need to protect his mate filling him as he stared at the face of an alpha that he had previously been jealous off and wanted nothing more than to trade places with just so that he could call Buck his.
Now, he was living his dream life, and he wasn't going to let Tommy ruin that.
"Buck is perfect the way he is. I've seen his body do wonderful, life-changing things, and I will continue to love him, his body and his soul for what it is. You? You get to return to an empty apartment and live a miserable life. While I get to go home to my family. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get some stuff to treat my mate too while his body goes through it's cycle and give him the love and care he deserves," Eddie hissed, toffee brown eyes flashing slightly before he pushed himself away and walked over to his cart. He paused for a bit, looked down briefly at his body, before turning to Tommy.
A smirk slowly appeared on his face as he placed his hand on the cart. "Just to let you know, Buck loves this body. Because I can hold him up and bounce him on my cock without a single struggle. It's the only body to have made him wither in pleasure," he stated, adding salt to the wound before he turned his back and carried on with his shopping.
Taking a breath, Eddie rolled his shoulders and ignored the small, pained pants Tommy made once the arm had been removed from his neck.
Tommy Kinard is the last thing on his mind. Because right now, he wanted nothing more than to return to his mate and hold him in his arms.
Of course Buck could pick up that something was wrong when Eddie returned home.
Before he had left, Eddie had told Christopher the plan: keep Buck in the nest as long as possible while he got the basket all ready. Eddie had stood outside his car for a total of ten minutes, placing everything carefully inside the basket and arranging different items so that they were poking and placed in the correct manner.
Once everything was done to his satisfaction, Eddie carefully balanced the basket in one hand, and the takeaway bags in the other before he shut the door with one foot and carried his shopping to the house.
After years of learning to juggle opening the door with an armful of items, Eddie managed to open the door and walked in before shutting it. "I'm home!" He called as he placed the basket on the table and went to carry the bags into the kitchen. Just as he got the last of the Thai dishes out, he heard feet shuffling against the floor before a set of arms wrapped around him.
From the heavy pressure behind his back, Eddie knew that the cramps were starting to set in. Letting out a small croon, Eddie turned around and hugged his mate tightly, pressing a kiss against his head while a small groan of pain escaped Buck.
Christopher slowly emerged behind Buck and gave his father a concerned look. "He started to say it was getting sore around five minutes ago," he explained as Eddie's hands wandered underneath Buck's shirt and he slowly started to rub his lower stomach, then his back. A soft sigh escaped Buck as he pressed his cheek against Eddie's neck.
"Just spotting so far, but it's definitely coming," he added as Eddie hummed softly before pressing his lips against his forehead. He could feel the clammy skin underneath his lips and knew that Buck was in more pain than he was letting on. Pulling back slightly, Eddie cupped his cheek and tilted it up so that he could look into Buck's eyes. A small croon escaped him when he saw the slight pained haze inside those blue orbs, and he wanted nothing more than to rid the pain completely.
Keeping a palm around his middle, Eddie slowly guided Buck back to the nest they had made in the lounge. "I can make you something light, baby. We can easily save your dinner for tomorrow," Eddie reassured as he helped Buck into the nest and cradled his face in his hands, causing the omega to look up at him. Buck was quiet for a moment before a tiny frown appeared on his face. "Is that okay? I-I'm not feeling that great. I could probably have some toast, but nothing else," he replied. Eddie gave him a warm smile before he leaned down to kiss him softly. Nuzzling him gently, he prepped a few more kisses against his face before pulling back.
"I'll be right back, baby," he reassured before he slowly climbed out of the nest and padded back to the kitchen. It's there that he found Christopher trying to discreetly look through the care package. "Hey, mister. That's not for you," Eddie teased as he shooed his son away. The younger alpha just poked his tongue out at his father before he moved towards their dinner.
"I just wanted to make sure that you got the right things. You did a good job, sir," Christopher replied as he gave Eddie a thumbs up. The alpha couldn't help but snort slightly while he ruffled his son's hair, ignoring the little noise of protest he had let out before Eddie opened the bags up and got out his and Christopher's dinner. He then placed some bread in the toaster and waited for it before there was shuffling once more. "Mi vida, I was coming back," Eddie said as Buck went to sit at the table, hugging a blanket tightly over his body as he looked at the care package.
Eddie could feel his body soften as Buck looked through the items, letting out little happy noises when he pulled out some chocolates, then hugged the bear tightly before looking over at Eddie. The omega's eyes were soft and loving as he pushed himself over and hugged his alpha tightly. "You actually made me a care package?" He asked, looking up at Eddie so that he could give him a kiss. Eddie cupped the back of his neck as Buck pressed himself against the alpha's front, melting instantly when his stomach made contact with Eddie's.
Now, Eddie knew that he shouldn't let Tommy's comment get to him. But there was a little niggle at the back of his head that was a combination of both Tommy's and his father's.
Alphas aren't meant to be soft.
Just when Eddie could feel the same sense of not being enough surge through him, Buck's hands went up to cup his cheeks. Squishing them slightly, the omega pulled him down for a soft kiss. Like a magic spell, Eddie could feel himself melt slightly as he returned the kiss, a chuff rumbling through his chest when Buck's arms wrapped behind his neck.
"Talk to me, Eds," Buck murmured against his lips, gently pulling Eddie down onto a chair so that he could straddle his lap and drape himself over his body like a weighed blanket.
Eddie almost found it ironic. Buck was the one who should be weighed down and cuddled upon, yet it's Eddie who was in the hot seat being comforted and loved on. Slowly, Buck tilted Eddie's head up, his hands cupping his cheeks while he rests his forehead against the alpha's. The two sat there quietly more a moment before Buck spoke up.
"Who is messing with my alpha. My uterus is being a," Buck quickly looked over his shoulder, only to find that Christopher had picked up his noise cancelling earphones as he had sensed that Buck was going to swear.
Giving the omega the thumbs up, Christopher went back to eating his dinner while Buck flashed him a tiny smile before turning to Eddie. "A fucking bitch, so I will fuck up anyone who is being mean to my man," he said, stroking Eddie's tanned cheek while he pressed soft kisses against his face.
A smile slowly worked it's way onto Eddie's face as the corner of his lips pulled up, while his hands went to Buck's stomach. He gently massaged his lower stomach, resulting in a loud purr escaping Buck as he slumped forward slightly. There was a brief moment of silence before a small sigh escaped Eddie.
"I had the unfortunate pleasure of running into Tommy while I was getting some stuff. He was just being a dick about the whole care package thing and other stuff," he replied, trying to keep his tone nonchalant while continuing his massage. He felt Buck go still, before his hands rested themselves over Eddie's wrists. He could almost feel Eddie's confusion through their bond as Buck pressed a soft kiss against his neck.
"That's not all, Eds. He said something else. Something to make you revert back to whatever your parents used to say," Buck stated as he stroked his cheek, silently begging his alpha to tell him the whole truth. They had worked a lot regarding to having Eddie opening up and talking about his emotions, especially given how his father had told him all his life that alphas aren't meant to be soft or nurturing.
That he had to be tough and the 'man of the house'. In fact, there had been times where Buck wanted nothing more than to go down to El Paso and give Ramón and Helena Diaz a piece of his mind for causing such mental turmoil for his beloved alpha.
Taking a deep breath, Eddie held onto his mate tightly as he breathed in his scent to calm himself down. He could feel the slight tremble of his body shake slightly, resulting in another comforting croon from Buck.
Finally, the words spewed out of Eddie's mouth. "He made comments about what I was getting amd how it was 'unhealthy', despite the fact I had fruits and other healthy food in the cart. He-he talked about how I should just give you medicine and not make a whole care package. Then he talked about your body and mine and it just-I wanted to punch him in the face. He was so awful about you, baby. And I couldn't stand it. I wanted to do something nice for you, and there's people like him and my parents that would tell me that alphas shouldn't do that kind of stuff. That it's not manly to dote upon and look after your mate. I-I just want to help, Buck,' Eddie replied, and he could the tell-tale signs of tears forming as his eyes heated up and his throat started to tighten.
Buck just sat on his lap, gently petting him and pressing soft kisses against his cheeks, forehead, nose, neck and temple. Finally, they landed on his lips while his thumbs gently wiped the tears away. Placing his fingers underneath Eddie's chin, he tilted his alpha's face up once he pulled his lips away so that he could speak.
"Eddie, first of all, Tommy is a fucktard who has no idea how to treat an omega and give them love. He made me feel like complete and utter shit whenever I had my periods and treated me as if I had the plague, when all I wanted was comfort. Sure, Taylor was fine, but she would just give me a heat bag and snacks. You, on the other hand?" Buck paused slightly as he gazed upon Eddie with eyes filled with adoration and unconditional love.
The emotion in them were so intense that Eddie felt it through their bond, pulsing in time with his heart beat as a lone tear ran down his cheek. Buck rested his forehead against Eddie's, allowing his scent to wash over him like a wildflower field at the bottom of a mountain.
"You messaged your sister's for advice. You looked up different products and recipes to help with periods and hormone balance. You went out of your way to get all my favourite snacks and a bear that isn't cheap. You looked into different massage techniques and what pad brands are the best. Even before we started dating, you would keep a stash of medicine in a cupboard for me alongside some chocolate so that I don't get light headed or need something to eat. Eddie, you have been by my side through the last eight years, and each month of those years contained one week where I had my period.
You didn't think it was gross, you didn't treat it like a disease. As for your body? I see a man who has allowed himself to be loved. To be spoiled. To let his walls down and be whimsical, funny, explore his inner child and just be happy and loved. I love you so fucking much, Eddie Diaz. No alpha will ever compare to you or be on your level. Christopher looks up to you, everyone thinks that world of you. And my heart only beats and yearns for you," Buck said, pouring all of his love and devotion into his words and through the bond.
Eddie could only gaze at Buck in complete and utter love, his brown eyes sparkling underneath the lights as he smiled brightly up at the omega. Placing a hand on the back of his neck, Eddie pulled him in for a kiss, causing them both to melt as Buck's hands moved behind Eddie and hugged him tightly.
The two sat there for a moment, sharing kisses in between small bouts of laughter. Finally, they had to pull back when a particularly bad cramp kindly reminded Buck that he was currently battling with his uterus. "Think you can still handle some toast?" Eddie asked as he rubbed his back, feeling it tense slightly as Buck took a deep breath. "Yep. And then I'm snuggling with my sexy Teddy in our nest," he replied while forcing himself to stand up. Eddie raised an amused eyebrow as he got up and leaned forward to steal another kiss.
"Teddy?" He asked, causing an mischievous glint to appear in Buck's eyes. Giving him a wink, Buck pulled Eddie in by his belt and lightly traced his lips over Eddie's lips. Then, despite the cramps and the general unwellness he was experiencing, Buck whispered against his lips. "You're my own teddy bear. Big, strong, cuddly," his lips then traveled to Eddie's right ear and he lightly nibbled on it. "Not to mention fucking sexy it is whenever you pick me up and carry me around like I weigh nothing. Tommy could never do that, baby. You're the perfect alpha, and you're all mine," Buck crooned against his ear before a small gasp escaped him from the way Eddie had taken hold of his chin so that he could capture his lips in a kiss.
The omega whimpered slightly from the small growl that rumbled through Eddie's chest as he held Buck tightly in his embrace. "Just as you're my dream omega. Kind, loving, supportive. A ray of sunshine and my sunflower who brings light into my life. I'll always be your alpha, no one else can ever have you," Eddie vows, and Buck shivered slightly from the possessive tone in Eddie's voice.
Just as he went in for another kiss, a napkin was thrown at Eddie's head.
Turning around, he found that Christopher had somehow managed to throw the napkin while covering his eyes at the same time. "Do you guys have to be so gross? I'm trying to eat here," Christopher stated as he slowly removed his earbuds once he sensed that Buck had calmed down slightly from his hormonal, protective rage. The pair could only look back at the teen before turning to one another.
Slowly, the corner of their lips pulled into twin smiles. Despite the comment, there was no bite to Christopher's words, probably because he secretly loves the fact that his father is finally happy. That he has found someone who loves him and makes him all light and golden.
Sneaking in a final kiss, Eddie gently sat Buck down and caressed his cheek. "Toast is coming up. Then, I'm going to make you a brand new nest out of the new blankets and pillows I got you," he said before leaning down to kiss his mate. Because how can he help himself? He loved Buck so much, he found it impossible not to kiss him.
"I scented them all after I left the shop, so you should feel comfortable," Eddie added, and the smile on Buck's face was enough to light up all of Los Angeles as he gazed up at Eddie with eyes filled with pure love and joy.
"I love you," he whispered as Eddie's whole face softened. Caressing his cheeks, the alpha moved back and started on gathering Buck's favourite spreads. His heart was filled and his entire soul felt like it had been lit with a soft, golden light. Afterwards, as he rearranged the nest and carefully placed the blankets and pillows amongst the inside, making sure to get Buck's input as to where he wanted them, Eddie reaped his award while he held Buck in his arms.
The heat pack was pressed against his stomach, the bear snuggled on one side towards his back to add pressure. The hoodie Buck sported was heavily scent with not only Eddie's scent, but Christopher's as well because the younger alpha wanted Buck to feel extra comfortable. But most of all, Buck was laid underneath Eddie, his legs wrapped around his waist tightly while his left arm was secured around Eddie's shoulders. The position allowed the alpha to put his full weight on the omega, and the answering, sleepy purrs Buck let out gave Eddie all the reassurance he needed to know that he wasn't squishing his mate or making him uncomfortable.
There was a soft, hazy look in Buck's eyes. Telling Eddie that he was nearly entering his omega space. A very content space, from the looks of it. Lightly toying with the back curls that nestled along the nape of his neck, Eddie pressed a delicate kiss against Buck's claiming mark. "Sleep, amor. You're safe. You're loved. I'll look after you," Eddie replied as he felt Buck turn his head a fraction. Knowing what he wanted, Eddie turned his neck and lightly kissed Buck back in reply. The kiss was sweet, loving. Like honey on a freshly baked piece of bread. Like the first touch of spring that entice the flowers to bloom. It was a kiss that Eddie planned on giving Buck for the rest of his life.
As he felt Buck fall into a peaceful slumber, Eddie allowed himself to smile blissfully. All his life, he thought that he had to mold himself into the perfect person. Into the perfect alpha. Now, as he cradled his love in his arms and his son slept peacefully down the hall in his room, inside their home, Eddie found his solace.
He found his own path and choose his own happiness. Now, he gets to live a life that he wants and is free to be himself.
And he wouldn't change it for the world.