Nathaniel was already used to spending nights in bed, and so meeting the demands of babies in the middle of the morning was not a difficult task.
That morning, the omega changed Lucas' diaper carefully while talking to the baby. The answer he received was smiles and fluttering, and those little hands reaching out to him. When the omega approached his face, those little fingers pulled his skin and caressed him while the light brown eyes looked at him with curiosity.
— Are you looking at your dad? — Nathaniel joked, kissing Lucas' hand, who released a "hum" in response — Is it? What thing, huh.
Taking care to pass the ointment against the rashes on the baby's butt, Nathaniel hummed low, a habit he acquired in recent days. Little Lucas moved his hands in the air, continuing to babble, seeming to react to the singing of his father.
Maybe he were saying Nathaniel was out of tune? Or was it just enjoying?
Anyway, Nathaniel picked up the baby and stroked his back when he finished changing the diaper. As if it was something more natural, and perhaps even in fact, the baby shrunk into his father's arms and rested his head on his chest. And so, Nathaniel walked through the room, taking a look at Ariel to make sure she was sleeping.
Heavy sleep identical to Jake.
While he was with Lucas on his lap, Nathaniel tried to make him sleep a little more. And when he did, it was the turn of the omega back to bed and lie on Jake's side, who unconscious embraced his waist.
Hours later, the whole family was awake, and Nathaniel held the two babies while the three stared at Jake to show some tie options.
— And this one here? It's traditional red, what do you think?
Nathaniel raised his eyebrow, nodding. The twins tilted their heads together as if they also doubted their father's choice.
— Come on! I need to pick one.
— Actually you look good wearing any tie, since you are very beautiful — Nathaniel commented naturally, gaining a slight blush on the boyfriend's face — But is it really necessary to go in suit and tie?
— It is a solemn ceremony, so... It would be good to go formal, no?
— It makes sense. So all right, go red, but take the darker one.
Jake smiled and turned to the coat hanger full of ties and picked up the burgundy tone with some fine patterns.
— We should pack the children's bag, right?
— I already left ready yesterday, thought today would be a rush.
Jake went to Nathaniel and crouched in front of him.
— Are you sure it's okay for me to go to the party later? I can stay at home to help you.
— Do not worry, I will sleep at my mother's house. She and Loreto will help me with the kids, so you can enjoy the party with your friends.
— But Nath...
Nathaniel bent down kissing the cheek of the alpha.
— You have been working non-stop and still train and study. Also, you help me a lot with the children. So it's fair that you have a fun night with your friends.
He knew that Jake needed a break, even though the alpha was seriously thinking about quitting volleyball to help more Nathaniel at home. However, after participating in the championship, the players had a break from training, which happened to be more active at home. Of course, he ended up working from home when Joseph sent him to analyze some of the Mckenzie's reports.
At the same time, Nathaniel knew that Jake also wanted to give the omega a rest. After all, Nathaniel even locked the college so he could take care of the children. The decision was difficult and both talked a lot, but Nathaniel wanted to be present. The deal was that Nathaniel would return to school when the children were older.
Anyway, they both wanted to give each other a break, but Nathaniel didn't want Jake to miss that night.
— I'll go to the ceremony with you, and then I'll come back with my parents. All right?
Jake pouted, but agreed.
The huge auditorium was completely decorated and all the chairs were occupied. Jake arrived in the auditorium holding Lucas on his lap and opened a huge smile on his face as he greeted his friends from the volleyball team. Even Matheus's grandfather was there with his caregiver, waving to Jake before the alpha talks to his friends.
— What's up, big daddy!
— Look who arrived in style!
— Hehe — Jake smiled, straightening his son's hair.
Of course the little Lucas would draw attention, the boy was wearing a black overalls and a white bodysuit. A comfortable and elegant outfit, which made that fat cheek boy even cuter.
Also, with a father like that wearing suit and looking sexy without being vulgar... The two attracted many eyes.
Further back, Nathaniel also arrived wearing a blazer of the same color as Jake's tie. He adjusted Ariel's dress, who looked like a little princess with those heterochromatic eyes. Ariel had physiognomies that reminded both parents, and the eyes of each color entered that rule. The reddish-brown girl had a headband that matched her beautiful dress.
Of course, her father would not stay behind either.
Nathaniel was beautiful in formal attire, and Jake felt very proud to be able to see that beauty every single day.
Say passing, the couple and their children drew attention.
Sitting in their seats, they soon found the Mantovani. And a few minutes later the ceremony began.
Everything was too beautiful. The teachers being welcomed in the auditorium, the students entering in order. When Matheus appeared, all Rapoxia's members shouted celebrating. It was a total mess to celebrate Matheus graduation.
It was the first time that Nathaniel attended a graduation, since in high school he did nothing of the kind. He looked around with so much excitement and admiration, just as the children seemed to have fun even with their ears covered because of the loud sound.
As in the entrance, when Matheus received the straw, the whole Rapoxia vibrated for him. It was a huge celebration and was clear the proud smile of the alpha was visible on stage.
After the graduation collation ended, the guests dispersed to take pictures with the trainees. Of course, Nathaniel and Jake were also taking the pictures and took the opportunity to create the first memories together with their little babies. One of the pictures seemed a bit funny, since the twins were touching the straw that Matheus was holding.
Maybe the babies have stolen a little of Matheus' limelight, but the alpha had fun anyway.
— Nath, it's time.
Nathaniel waved at his mother and turned to Jake.
— Remember, don't drink too much and have fun.
— And if I do, I'll take some dessert for you. But know that this is contraband.
— I won't report you to the police if the dessert is good — Nathaniel would laugh and kiss Jake — Take care, and keep an eye on those two.
Jake laughed at the sight of Nathaniel jealous for his brother. Yeah, as a brother-in-law he was difficult.
— Relax, it's going to be okay — Leaning towards the two babies, Jake kissed their little hands -—Daddy comes back soon, see? I love you three.
With that sweet farewell, Nathaniel would come home with his parents while Jake stayed for the party.
The night of the two was divided.
Nathaniel was able to rest with the help of his mother and stepfather, who enjoyed the grandchildren. Maybe the babies were a distraction for them not to keep an eye on when Guilherme would return home? Perhaps, but Nathaniel will never admit that he helped Matheus to spend more time with his brother.
The twins stayed up late, which forced their grandparents to have plenty of energy to play with them until they got tired.
It was a "quiet" night.
On the other hand, in the ballroom, Matheus and his friends dance and party non-stop. The music playing loud, the lights flashing and the beer going from side to side. It would not be a lie to say that that friends' group were completely drunk, but all had fun.
Fernanda and Carolina danced in sync on the dance floor. Matheus and Guilherme used to take a few escapes here and there, but Jake had a way of getting between them and drag the trainee to play with the team.
Of course he would do well on the mission not to let his brother-in-law be abducted by his best friend. After all... Jake did not want to sleep on the couch. Then, for the salvation of his own flesh, Jake avoided as much as possible that Guilherme came home with hickeys on his neck.
— Stop being a fucking pitter-patter, Jake! — Matheus complained.
— It is for a greater force, understand.
— Force majeure nothing, Nath is good, he already accepted me in the family. Besides, you don't have to be so doggy of him.
— What if your father-in-law sees that Gui is with hickeys? You think just because he's dating, he will leave from your foot? Even I have been scolded for leaving a little mark in Nath. — Jake hugged Matheus by the shoulder and smiled — Come on, command who can, obey who has reason. Which side are you and I?
Matheus thought, thought and then took Jake's glass of beer and turned into his mouth.
— Aww.
— That's right.
Guilherme, who watched that scene without understanding anything, chorized on the interaction of two guys who were slightly drunk.
What mattered is that everyone had fun with Matheus graduation.
The time that Jake came home was past two in the morning. The alpha arrived at his mother-in-law's house and went straight to the room that belonged to Nathaniel, lucky for him the twins were sleeping in their grandparents' room (who seemed to have foreseen something).
He sat down on the bed and loosened his tie a little looking at the floor gathering courage to take a bath. A pair of arms hugged the alpha from behind, Nathaniel's long fingers curled in his tie pulling him to lie down.
— Nath, I thought you were sleeping — The alpha whispered.
— How can I sleep if I feel my alpha emanating pheromones like this?
Jake had a low laugh for not noticing such detail. Sliding his hands over the omega thigh, he realized that Nathaniel slept in shorts loose enough for him to enter his hand under the fabric.
— I'm just going to take a shower and then come to bed, okay?
When Jake made mention of getting up, Nathaniel grabbed him by the tie and pulled him to continue lying on him. Bowing, he kissed his lips long. Only by the movement of his lips Jake realized that the night was going away.
And that night, Jake realized that maybe Nathaniel had gone to his parents' house to take care of the twins and they both had a night together.