Alex had been in his headspace since the moment he had first opened his eyes. Today he felt a little smaller than usual, normally when he would regress he would only regress to about age four or five but on this particular morning he was around the mindset of one or maybe two.
He was laying in his bed staring up at the tv. Power Puff Girls played on the screen, a pink glow being cast across his face. His thumb hung from his lower lip softly, and he was holding his baby pink unicorn plush close to his chest.
It was only around eleven in the afternoon or so but due to his headspace Alex was already growing quite tired. His bright blue eyes kept fluttering shut every now and then, but he was fighting very hard to keep them open. He didn't want to miss his show!
He gazed through thick lashes as green, blue and pink colors flew across the screen. He was so captivated by the cartoon that he didn't notice when his door creaked open, an amused looking Will standing in the door frame.
"Hey Al." He cooed, taking in he little boy before him. His heart began to melt as Alex looked up at him and smiled shyly. "Aww! Are you a little sleepy pal?" Will asked moving next to Alex's bed. He knelt down on one knee and ruffled the younger's hair. Alex snuggled into Will's touch.
He hadn't been expecting Will to come round' today, James and George were out filming for a video on George's second channel and Will had said he would be taking Mia out on a date today.
"Will!" He squealed excitedly, he wraps his arms around the taller man's neck. "Hey buddy!" Will smiled down at him. "Somebody's happy to see me huh?" Alex nuzzled into the crook of his neck, the scent of Will's cologne and fresh linen filling his nose. One of Will's favorite things about Alex's littlespace was seeing just how happy he was to see him, or any of his caregivers.
"Can you tell me how old you are now baby?" He says plaiting his fingers through Alex's brown locks. He held up 2 fingers bringing his thumb back to his thin lips. Will had never seen him regress this much before and it was usually something that happened when Al was feeling stressed out or ill, so he had to ask. "And are you feeling alright?" He asked softly. He would hate to make Alex talk about it right now but if he wasn't feeling alright it was better to settle that first so he could be with him for it.
But Alex actually was feeling okay today, he may have been a bit sad earlier but just because he hated having to care for himself, especially when he was this small. It seemed like a big task for someone who couldn't peel his eyes away from cartoons for more than two seconds without falling asleep.
He nodded his head yes, and moved over in bed to make room for Will. He lifted Alex's white covers and scooted in beside him. "Missed you" Alex mumbled around his thumb, resting his head on Will's chest. Will chuckles, "I missed you as well buddy." Soon the cartoon comes to an end and Alex is just about as far into Will's side as he could possibly get.
Suddenly Will remember's the gift he had left in the living room. "One second Al." Will moves to get up but Alex whines and grabs at his hoodie. "I'll be right back sweetheart, I promise." He felt bad leaving his mate alone being so little, even for a second, but he knew what he had brought would cheer Alex right up. He quickly rushes to the spot where he left it on the table and is back in Alex's room in no time.
He is holding a blue and white striped gift bag when he re-emerges, a small smile playing on his lips. He held the bag out to Alex who took it eagerly. The younger boy wastes no time pulling out the white stuffing paper, and peering inside.
Will watches as his eyes light up as he brandishes a brand new Pikachu plushie. It was velvety soft and soothing to the touch. Alex rubs the material across his cheek admiring the softness. "Is it soft Al?" Will says crossing his legs in the chair next to the bed. He had his phone out, filming Alex opening up his gifts with the flash on.
Alex nods enthusiastically, leaning forward trying to reach for him. Will leans in too, letting Alex rub the plush against cheek too. 'Ahh yes, very soft indeed. That's very nice Al thank you for sharing baby." Alex beamed up at the camera.
"Say hi to the boys Alex! Some of these are from them!" He waves, Pikachu still in hand. "Hi hi Dada Ge and Papa James" He says, a slight blush dusting his face. "What a sweet boy you are Alex." Will coos, Alex hides his smile with his hands, a bit embarrassed to be filmed so little.
"Aww don't hide now Al. Go ahead and open the rest of them." He didn't have to tell Alex twice, he was back pulling out present after present. He had received a cool looking monster truck from James, and a brand new paci from George. It was pink and purple with butterflies decorating the side, a flower printed clip hanging from it.
He loved all his gifts very much, he popped his Pacifer in almost right away. "Fank you James! Fank you Ge!" He said around the pink plastic.
Will turns of the video and sends it to their groupchat, earning a flood of praises and swooning from James and George. He pockets his phone, turning his attention back to Alex who was cuddling his new stuffie looking rather confused. "George called me this morning. He noticed you hadn't come out of your room yet, and he could hear your show from his room."
Alex whines quietly. So that was why Will had come over, George probably knew he had regressed and sent for Will to come check up on him. Suddenly Alex was a tad anxious, he hated the thought of pulling Will away from his date with Mia to check up on him. Was he annoyed he had to leave? He hadn't seemed like it before..
"Will?" He questions peering from around Pikachu. "Yes baby?" Alex looks down, playing with his fingers. "I'm sorry you had to come here and take care of me today." Will was a bit taken aback by this. He furrowed his brow for a moment, thinking of what to say. "Al honey, come here." He ordered patting his lap.
Alex slowly crawled out of bed and stood bashfully before him. Will picks him up and pulls him into his lap whispering into his ear. "Alex, I want you to listen to me okay? I want you to really hear Daddy when he say's this okay?" He asks waiting for Alex to respond. He nods curling up in his caregivers lap.
"I absolutely adore spending time with you. Whether you are big or little. When Dada called me and told me to check up on you, I wasn't bothered at all baby. Alright? There is nothing I love more than spending time with my favorite little boy." He pokes Alex's nose making him giggle. "Do you understand Al?" He asks, searching Alex's eyes to make sure he did fully understand. "Otay Daddy." Will hugs him tightly. "And I don't ever want to hear you apologize for being yourself ever again. Okay?" Alex smiles at him happily. "Yes Will."
He stands up hoisting Alex up on his hip. "Okay good. Now how's about we go get some food?" Alex doesn't respond just rests his head on Will's shoulder peacefully. "How about ice-cream? Sound good kiddo?" Alex manages to mumble out a "mhhm" before being pulled into light slumber.
Will looks down at him and smiles, walking him out the door and putting him in his car. After buckling him in he decides to take the long way around to the Alex's favorite ice cream parlor, letting the boy get some rest.