.Sex.Edu.

Set Up (12)

~Simon POV~

"I found this shop when I was first exploring being a caregiver. I have been in a few times for research, but never had anyone to buy for. I am thankful that has changed, Little One." I admit to him as we walk through the front doors, and I see his eyes widen. What seems like miles of shelves, full of everything we will need and things I have never seen or heard of, surround us on either side. "So, Merlin, will you be wanting a crib, separate bed or will you want to stay with me the majority of the time?" I look down and see his eyes glossed over, his feet pointed in, his hands clutching the front of his shirt. Oh fuck. He regressed? Now? I mean, it does make sense, and this is the ideal place for that, but we aren't ready! How can I keep being this careless? "Merlin, look at me." He doesn't. "Merlin, please. Look at me." His eyes continue to land on every item but me. "Little one. Please, look at... Daddy." I risk saying and his eyes dart up to mine as I move to stand in front of him. "Daddy?" He questions, tears sitting on his underlids. "Well... I mean. I want to be, but Merlin..." I trail off, feeling nervous about my words. Then he attacks me. Arms around my neck, legs finding their way around my waist. I move to support him under his bum and feel his nose against my gland. I feel his deep inhale and he murmurs just enough for me to hear through his exhale... "Daddy..." "Merlin, how old are you?" I ask at a whisper, hoping no one is catching onto my inept behavior in this situation. He holds up only three fingers in front of me. I sigh heavily and rub soft circles on his back with my free hand. I look around the store franticly, should we leave? We should try again tomorrow, or maybe I should do this alone. I turn to head to the door, feeling ashamed. 

~Employee POV~

I watch as this man regresses almost immediately after entering the store. His caregiver is handsome and seems very caring, but why isn't he acknowledging his young one? I watch them closer and see him finally responding to the 'boy'. The look on his face saddens me, I know the feeling well, this must be his first time, maybe both of theirs. I approach him as I see him head for the door. "Sir, may I help? I sense this may be a new experience and I think I may be able to help you both." I blurt out, rather awkwardly, but I hope he accepts my honest attempt to help. "Please... I have no idea what I am doing." he huffs, as he hoists his little one further up on his hip. "Okay first, place him further into your chest and hold him from here." I redirect his arm and immediately see the relief as he smiles at me. "Thank you." We take off into the store, now both pushing carts. I lead him into the general supplies area and help him find properly sized diapers, bottles, snacks, and other accessories while we chat about my two littles, who are also my partners. We also chat about work and travel a bit until we reach bedding, cribs and furniture and clothing. Our supply ranges from $20 to about $20,000 so before we go further, I ask, "What is your budget for today?" and he simply responds, "There isn't one. Whatever he needs, he gets." He speaks so powerfully, but also kindly, as he rubs his hand again along the littles back. 

"Right, well Sir, then I suppose it comes down to needs and looks. What do you need and what do you like?" "I want to know what Merlin wants; I do not want to get him something he won't like..." He looks down fondly on his little and kisses his forehead. "Wake up, Merlin. Daddy needs your help. Can you wake up for Daddy?" I see his eyes flitter as he looks up to his 'Daddy' and smiles so widely. "Daddy?" "Yes, little one. Please baby, I want you to pick some special gifts." "For who, Daddy?" He mumbles through a small yawn. "For you sweet boy!" They gush at each other and my heart swells. I do miss the early Mommy days. "Hello Merlin, my name is Sohyung, I am here to help you and your Daddy." I smile as sweetly as I can in hopes he responds well to me. "Hi 'Soyong'" he mumbles and smiles up to me. Simon sets him down and he clings to his side. He soon takes his Alphas hand, and we walk through the aisles. He points to an item; we add it to the electronic shopping list I have started for them.