New Little - Seventeen<3
A/N: I want to specify before you read that in this little world (or whatever you call it) this fics are placed in, you present as an Alpha, Beta, or Omega at 18, then at like 21 you go to a certain doctor for tests and stuff that will classify you as a little or caregiver! Maybe I'll make a fic about it!
Warnings!: Omega!Jihoon, Beta!Seungkwan, Alpha!Soonyoung, Alpha!Wonwoo, Alpha!Mingyu, Alpha,Seungcheol, Omega!Jeonghan, Omega!Joshua
Littles: Jihoon (3-4), Seungkwan (4), Wonwoo (1), Soonyoung (4)
Caregivers: Mingyu, Joshua, Jeonghan (Eomma), Seungcheol (Appa)
Read and enjoy…
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Ever since Jihoon was classified as a little when he was 20, he never slipped around his pack and never asked a caregiver to look after him when he was little. It was odd to say the least, a lot of littles craved their pack's care and attention, especially the littles in the Seventeen pack, but his mates respected it and never crossed the boundary Jihoon clearly placed from day one.
So, everytime Jihoon slipped, he slipped alone, in his room, or in the studio if he ever had the time and took care of himself. It worked perfectly fine, and he’s learnt to take care of little Jihoon quite well. The pack always made sure the Omega knew he could ask for help or for someone to watch him, but Jihoon always refused, insistent he was capable of doing it himself.
It’s been years since his classification and his pack has only seen him little once, and only for a few minutes before Jihoon ran off and hid away in his room. No one ever really understood why the little didn’t want to be looked after, they can’t wrap their heads around it. And whenever they asked Jihoon about it, he’d just shrug and change the topic.
The truth is… Jihoon’s embarrassed. He hates his regression. Well, hated, he’s grown very fond of his little space and adores giving cute notes to his little space to help the little guy take care of himself. Another truth is Jihoon’s ready to try regressing around the pack and letting them take care of little Jihoon, he just doesn’t know how to ask them. It’s been years already, what if he’s run out of time to ask?
The last few times he’s been little, it’s been non-stop tantrums and anxiety attacks. He needs someone to be there for him. Like, right now, the Omega’s sitting up in his room, silent tears dripping down his cheeks and onto his sea creature colouring book. He’s been listening to the other littles laughter as they had play time down in the living room while the caregivers played along and chimed in when necessary. Sometimes Soonyoung got a little too rough.
Jihoon really wanted to go play with the littles, show the caregivers his pink and yellow starfish, and his green shark! They were some of his best works. Little Jihoon sat alone for a while, contemplating whether he should go down and join everyone or not. Next thing he knew, he was wiping his tears away, grabbing his colouring book and crayons, and opening his bedroom door quietly. Slowly and nervously, the Omega walked down the stairs to the living room, the sounds of joy getting closer and closer.
The little walked into the beautifully chaotic room unnoticed, eyes sparkling and heart bursting as he soaked in the atmosphere. He looked over to the couch and walked over to the nearest caregiver, Mingyu, who had a little Wonwoo on his lap, and tapped his arm.
Startled, Mingyu looked up and met eyes with the blonde, “well, hello darling.” Mingyu said softly, so he didn’t scare the little one off. “What d’ya need?”
Jihoon blushed, noticing the many eyes on him, the pack looking at him with surprise. “Green shark.” He blurted out, too flustered and small to think straight right now.
Wonwoo giggled lightly, clapping his sticky hands together.
Mingyu chuckled and rubbed Wonwoo’s tummy. “What’s that, love?” He asked, giving the little a chance to rethink his words.
“Wanna colour water aminals here… please?” Jihoon asked timidly, ducking his head away from the gazes.
“Of course you can, love.” Mingyu smiled fondly.
Jihoon nodded before waddling over to where Seungkwan was colouring too.
“Hoonie!” Little Seungkwan screeched and clapped.
“Inside voice, Kwannie.” Joshua gently reminded the little from where he sat on the couch.
Seungkwan gave the caregiver a little nod before patting the space on the floor next to him. Jihoon shyly sat down and placed his stuff on the floor, his white crayon rolling across the carpet.
“So…” Seungkwan exhaled. “I has markers and crayons. And I has dis di-dino… dinosnore book. I using the pi-princess book right now. ‘S all yours too! I share.” Seungkwan explained with a bright smile, his excitement causing him to stumble over his words.
“O-okay… tank you, Ka-Kwannie.” Jihoon stuttered softly, still a little shy. “Can I jus’ use my water aminal one?” He whispered, not wanting to upset the Beta.
Seungkwan nodded, still smiling widely. “Course! Do what you want!”
Jihoon flipped to a new page in his colouring, a leaping dolphin printed on the page. He coloured quietly as Seungkwan chatted and giggled along, having a nonsense conversation with Soonyoung.
Seungcheol walked into the living room out of the kitchen, thinking he had heard the name “Hoonie” a few times. He apparently heard correctly as his eyes landed on a timid Jihoon and his heart burst, excitement and pride brightening his face. He was finally comfortable enough to join everyone! “Hey, Hoonie…” Seungcheol kneeled next to the Omega as he scribbled orange somewhat into the lines of the dolphin. “You’re just in time for a snack.” He told the little. It’s true, Seungchol was over in the kitchen getting a little snack ready for their babies.
“Wha’s the ‘nack?” Jihoon asked the eldest caregiver softly.
Oh, Seungcheol might melt. Seungcheol smiled fondly, “it’s apple slices and caramel sauce. Would you like some, Honey?”
Jihoon nodded. “Jus’ the apples pease.”
“Comin’ right up.” Seungcheol ruffled the Omega’s hair before standing up and heading back to the kitchen.
The little watched as the caregiver walked away, cheeks going pink at the immediate affection he got from him.
“Dats Appa.” Little Soonyoung said to Jihoon. The little didn’t notice Soonyoung had crawled over to him.
Jihoon tilted his head. “Appa?”
Soonyoung nodded, “Appa.”
“Huh…” Jihoon hummed softly, watching the little crawl back to Joshua and his tiger plush. The little sat quietly, taking a break from colouring for now, rocking back and forth, tapping his thumb against his bottom lip before slipping it into his mouth.
“Oh, love, no.” Jeonghan came out of nowhere, gently removing the littles thumb from his mouth. “That’s germy, we don’t do that.” He told Jihoon.
The little frowned, “Oh… sorry.”
Jeonghan smiled and shook his head, “that’s alright, love. Do you have a pacifier you can use?”
“In room.” Jihoon nodded.
“Okay, come with Eomma, we’ll go find it for ya.” Jeonghan smiled. “Can I pick you up?”
The younger Omega nodded, lifting his arms so Jeonghan could grab him. The pair went back upstairs to Jihoon’s bedroom, in search of the littles pacifier that had little stars printed across the shield. Big Jihoon had left it on the nightstand, Rinsed and ready for you♥︎ was written on a neon green sticky note under the pacifier. A small smile spread on Jeonghan's face, feeling proud and guilty at the thought of Jihoon having to take care of himself so much and doing it so well. But it was what he wanted, so the caregiver didn’t dwell on it too much. He was just happy Jihoon was finally coming out of his shell.
Once the caregiver and little went back down to the living room, the pacifier tucked comfortingly in Jihoon’s mouth, Seungcheol was sitting next to the spot Jihoon was sitting in before with a little yellow bowl of apple chunks. Jeonghan smiled at the fellow caregiver and placed Jihoon next to him before going back to sit with the caregivers on the couch.
“Hi Appa.” Jihoon whispered, crossing his legs to sit comfortably.
Seungcheol beamed, never thinking he’d hear little Jihoon call him that, “hi, sweetie. I brought you your apples.” He said, handing the Omega the bowl.
Jihoon took the bowl and shoved an apple cube in his mouth to munch on. “Uh… thank you fo’ watchin’ me. Maybe do it mo’e?”
“We’d all love to watch you again. Always.”
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A/N: Ahhhh, I hope you enjoyed it! Any reposts, hearts, comments mean the world to me! This is my favorite one I’ve written so far! If you have any ideas or requests I’d love to hear them and create them for you!
Bye for now! Mwah!
