I had many dreams the night before the omega was to arrive. All of which I could not remember when I woke up, but they all left me feeling weird. It was during one of these dreams that I was woken up by a knock on my front door. When I didn’t answer it immediately, they rang the doorbell, so I started to get dressed faster without even checking the time. I didn’t have time to shower or freshen up so when I finally checked the time, I swore at myself for being so forgetful to set an alarm. 11:00am. The omega would have arrived an hour ago and gone through paperwork with our Alpha. When they were done, they were to be delivered to me.  

I practically ran to the door and flung it open. I was met with a scowling face of Alpha Carter and the hesitant smile of Candy with Justin behind them. All were under an umbrella which is what made me realize with a dropping stomach that I just made my Alpha wait in the rain. 

“Goddess boy you look like you just woke up!” He yelled over the rain making me lower my head in shame and submission. 

“Sorry Alpha my alarm didn’t go off”  

He shakes his head “It’s fine. The omega- er Emil is in the car. We didn’t want him to wait in the rain.” He waves to the car My heart stops at the beautiful young man exiting the suburban. He was way too skinny, possibly from lack of food for a long period of time and a good two feet shorter than me. His soft ash blonde hair falling to his cheeks and his eyes. Wide and a gorgeous green that would be the envy of any omega. He looked scared and that look only worsened when he stepped out into the rain, pausing before running to get under the umbrella. He looked up at Candy to as if ask for confirmation that standing with her was okay and she smiled down at him which seemed to relax him.  

I couldn’t stop staring at the adorable boy in front of me. I wanted to scoop him up. Probably because of my alpha instincts. “Ahem.” Alpha Carter glared at him when he finally broke from his daze. I quickly moved aside to let the party inside. 

“Sorry!” I said head down again as Candy and the adorable omega walked past to sit themselves on the couch. I went to join them, but Alpha Carter pulled me aside. 

“He’s had a long trip so let him rest. He didn’t say much on the way here from the airport, but we have reason to believe he’s not used to alphas being kind to him so don’t scare him.” He started walking out the door before turning back “Oh and don’t fuck this up or you're going to get a worse punishment then babysitting a new pack member got it?” I quickly nod my head. “Good.” He closes the door behind him. 

I looked back at the three sitting in my living room and decided to take my seat in an armchair ajacent to Justin’s. Cany smiled when I took my seat and decided it was time to make introductions “So.” she looked around to everyone “Emil this is Andy he is the pack member you will be staying with” I gave the boy a friendly smile, but he never returned it instead seemingly comfortable just staring down at his hands in his lap. This made me frown. I didn’t want him to fear me.” 

“Hello Emil, that’s a pretty name.” I look to Candy for approval and am met with a sympathetic smile. 

“Andy is the nicest person I know, and I can trust him with my life so I hope you can trust me when I say that you will be safe with him.” she squeezes the fellow omega’s hand, and her words seem to comfort him a little because he returns her smile. 

I was confused and so it seemed Emil was too when Justin stood like he was going to leave. “We'll call you tomorrow to check in but you should be fine for now.” He took his mate's hand and with one final wave goodbye they left.  

I was suddenly very nervous. What now? What do I say? Do I ask him about his trip? All this led to a whine being let out of my mouth that startled even me. I looked quickly at Emil looking at me like I had grown a second head. I laughed and rubbed my neck “sorry I’m a little nervous you just seem so afraid, and I don’t want to scare you” this earned me a smile. Not a real one but it was something. 

Emil seemed to be at a loss for words as well, so I decided to take charge be a man like I’m supposed to be. “You’ve had a long trip so I’m sure you would like to rest if you would like I can show you your room”  

His head popped up “room?” His small voice, although broken and heavily accented, was soft and sweet to the ears.  

Smiling at his communication I nod “Yep, I’ve prepared a room for you. What did you think you were going to sleep on the couch” I chuckle but stop when I see no humor in his face. Shit he really thought- never mind. I slowly stood up and offered him my hand. He was hesitant but he took it and stood. His hands were so small so frail... So cold. 

I took him around the couch and to his room and walking inside thankful it was still clean and still smelled like citrus. “I tried my best to make it a little more homie and I hope you enjoy it.” 

He took a step forward into the room and looked back at me with tear filled eyes “thank you.” His face made me want to pull him into a bone crushing hug and never let go. But instead, I smiled. 

“It’s really no problem.” I stood there for a few seconds before I realized I was staring “well I’ll go make us some lunch. If you need anything just holler.” I closed the door and went to the kitchen. 

What the hell is wrong with me? I’ve never been this shy around an omega before. I put my face in my hands and shook my head. This was going to be harder than I thought. Did he even know enough English. Shit, I don’t even know what he smells like. What the fuck is that thought. Well, it’s true. His smell was muddled with the smell of strangers, probably from sitting next to them in an airplane and the rain didn’t help either.  

*** 

When I went back to Emil’s door it was locked so I told him that I was just going to leave his food in front of the door for when he wanted it. I was worried but I reminded myself that he was probably overwhelmed and scared, so I decided to seclude myself to my room too to give him some space to process. 

He did the same thing for dinner however, so when I was ready for bed I just knocked softly and told him goodnight. Maybe he would want to talk tomorrow.