Be A Niche Queen

࣪˖ ִֶָ🐇་༘࿐ neteyam x fem omaticaya!reader

warnings: fluffy fluff, simp neteyam ofc, jake and neytiri being insufferably obsessed with each other, lo’ak being lo’ak, mention of s*y pe*ple, young love #ugh, sweet yearning & teasing

summary: jake decides to teach his boys about valentine’s day, leading a special someone coming to neteyam’s mind

authore’s note: i wanted to write something quick while i still work on requests, this idea was so cute to me too. happy valentine’s day mis amores 💗💗

not proofread bc a ho is exhausted.

The brothers eyed their parents hard

To Neteyam and Lo’ak, they were being even more obsessed with each other today

They usually were like this, but something was different about this very specific day. Their mother was overly giddy. Practically laughing at everything their father had said, and he’s never been that funny

And Jake was just as bad, lingering touches on his wife for longer than necessary. It was definitely… something

“Bro… what’s their deal?” Lo’ak looked at Neteyam briefly before his eyes trailed back to the scene in front of them

“I don’t know, but I swear dad has never been this corny” the eldest brother tilted his head, he was getting second hand embarrassment but mixed with something else

“I guess it’s cute? in a way”

“Nah bro, they’re being weird”

They watched as their parents discussed something, eyes lost in the others as they held on to each other. They were sat perched up on a tall rock. Just a few feet away from their childhood home

“Do you think they’re thinking about another baby?” the realization surged through the younger brother with panic

Both their eyes widened as they looked at each other, before Neteyam had to die that idea down

“No, no way bro. We’re in the middle of a war I seriously doubt-”

“That didn’t stop them before, I mean look at you” Lo’ak teased

Neteyam cringed at the thought, knowing how and when he was conceived making him physically recoil every time

“All I’m saying is, they’re smarter than that. Now is really not the time” he scratched his neck awkwardly

“Whatever you say bro, did you forget how many of us they have now? I swear they act like palulukans in heat” Lo’ak shook his head in slight disappointment

Neteyam frowned “can we please not talk about our parents sex life, I will actually kill myself”

Before either of the boys could protest, they were cut off by their parents again. This time they stood up. Playfully pushing each others buttons with kuru caresses and tail tugs

“Okay now they’re getting all touchy feely, I’m gonna be sick” the youngest brother fake gagged at the physical contact

Neteyam rolled his eyes, flicking them back and forth between his parents. An unknown feeling began bubbling inside him

Before he could even think to himself, Lo’ak’s voice ran in his ears “finally they’re going inside”

The eldest boy looked back to where their parents just were, only to be met with nothing but the rock and the forest surrounding them

“Whew thank Eywa, I was gonna be sick to my stomach!” Lo’ak playfully cheered before standing up, wiping himself off in the process

“Yeah, yeah but we still have a whole day with… whatever they got going on so we have to choice but to suck it up”

“Shit”

The morning went by peacefully, the clan was up doing chores and completing quests. Even the war party was active with meetings

It wasn’t the best but it wasn’t the worst

The afternoon snuck in, the day coming to an end. Chores being completed throughout the clan. Even the war party came to a halt as Jake had called it in. So, healers slowed down in their tents while warriors went home to their families

“That’s weird, dad never calls off or even lets everyone off this early” Lo’ak hopped off his ikran, landing right next to his brother

“Yeah.. something’s off” Neteyams eyes narrowed, walking towards their family marui with caution

They were met with distant giggles, their mothers voice echoing around the area with bliss. Along with their father’s blatant teasing

It died down once the boys walked in, both of their parents turning to them with cheeky smiles

“Mom? Dad?” Neteyam eyed them back and forth

“Hello boys” Neytiri smiled, laughing as Jake tickled her sides — turning towards him to playfully slap his shoulder

The brothers turned to look at each other, their expression speaking volumes. Their ears flattening at their parents sudden behavior

Lo’ak was the first between them to speak up “why are you guys… acting like that”

“Acting like what?” Jake wrapped his arms around his wife, his hands rubbing her stomach softly

Neteyam caught onto this and his eyes widened “Oh Eywa, we’re having another sibling?!”

His parents snapped their necks at him “What? No!”

The two boys immediately relaxed, their shoulders not tensing anymore at the confirmation

“Thank you great mother, thank YOU!” Lo’ak prayed, his hands shaking dramatically as he held them together

Neytiri shook her head as Jake pursed his lips at their youngest son

“Soooo if it’s not that, then what’s all this for?” Neteyam motioned at them with his finger suspiciously

Neytiri turned towards her husband, smiling and placing a hand on his chest “you explain it”

Jake returned the smile and placed a hand on her lower back “well, it’s something called Valentine’s day”

The boys — who were now say perched on the floor were looking up at him curiously now tilted their heads in confusion

Their father laughed at their dumbfounded expressions, tugging on their mother a bit tighter

“It’s a day of love, back on earth it gets celebrated once a year. February the 14th, every year couples everywhere love each other. Women look forward to it more than men but your mother makes sure I enjoy myself too”

The boys listened, confusion still on their face but understanding a bit more now

“Wait mom you’re in on this too?”

Neytiri nodded gently “when your father told me, I was open to try it. A day of love, it’s basically an all day date night”

“I’m confused… why do sky people only have one day to celebrate love? Do they not love each other for the other days throughout a year?”

Jake raised his eyebrows amused “No son, they love each other. I think”

“Damn sky people don’t even love themselves, they really ain’t shit” Lo’ak smacked his brothers shoulder with a laugh

“Language.” a stern voice from both his parents

They let out a small laugh, Jake kneeling down to be met with his sons face to face

“Listen boys, Valentine’s day is supposed to be special. You do it for someone you love, a woman you love. You don’t do anything but love and cherish her that entire day”

“Shouldn’t you do that everyday?” the eldest tilted his head

Jake smiled proudly, along with Neytiri in the back “exactly, you show her you love her every single day. Until your very last breath”

Neteyam’s heart thumped, that feeling from before swirling in his stomach but now he knew why

“So what do you do? Like how do you celebrate, besides being corny” Lo’ak threw shots at his father earning him a slap on the back of his head

“Alright fall in, so here’s how you do it” and with that Jake explained everything

Now Neteyam knew the ins and outs — he also needed to look for his girl

With a quick jump, he excused himself from his parents and said goodbye to his brother. On his way to do his very best at making a special day come to life

His parents watched his leave, knowing smiles plastered on their faces as they melted in each others embrace

“He’s so obvious it hurts” Lo’ak rolled his eyes

As eclipse came, everything was going as planned. Neteyam spending an embarrassing amount of time on preparing everything

He refused for anything to not be perfect, it had to be — because it was for you

“Neteyaaaam! Just tell me where we’re going” a whine left your mouth, eyes covered by his hands as he led you to a secret spot

“I already told you yawne, it’s a surprise” he kissed the shell of your ear softly as he guided you through the forest

The bottoms of your feet touching the soft moss, the smell of the faint rivers and sweet flowers filling your nose

“Okay, almost there” he said whispered, making sure you were watching your step to not step on anything that

You felt his nerves, the palms of his hands getting a little sweaty and his body language from before raising your suspicions

“Hey” you abruptly stopped, moving your hand up to caress his “whatever it is, I’ll love it”

He smiled, his teeth flashing as his body immediately relaxed. You felt his breathing slow as his hands instinctively released from your eyes

A gasp immediately left your throat, your eyes trailing back and forth in the scene in front of you. You let your hands observe before you fully could. Touching the makeshift decorations and all the homemade presents displayed

“Neteyam” you whispered, looking around at all his effort “oh my love”

He eyes your frame, looking at you up and down. Holding his hand behind his back with his lips pursed at your reaction

“Do you like it?”

“I love it”

His eyes widened, your confession making pride swoon his body. Your satisfaction making him melt

“I wanted to do something special for you” he took a step forward “I learned something today”

He took your hand, guiding you towards the center of the ground. Several flowers surround the two of you. The bioluminescence complimenting your features

Neteyam stared into your eyes, his pupils dilating. He slowly pulled one of his hands away from yours — caressing the side of your face. The roundness in your cheek making him smile

“I have something for you” his deep voice lowering, leaning beside him to grab some flowers

“You got me flowers?” your voice in awe

He nodded “and something else” he grabbed onto a basket filled with fruit, your favorites to be exact

“Yovo fruit? Stop no way, they aren’t even in season yet”

His shoulders shrugged, a teasing smile on his face “I have my ways”

You rolled your eyes, hitting his shoulder as you sniffed the flowers. A smile growing on your face as you admired the flattering colors

“Happy Valentine’s Day” the foreign english phrase caught your attention, your face squishing in confusion

He knew you would be confused and prepared himself to explain

“Val-een-times?” your broken english almost amusing as you tried to pronounce the word

“I learned from my father that it’s a day of love, where we give each others gifts and spend time together” his hand reached for yours again, both his thumbs rubbing them softly

“We do that all the time Nete” you giggled at his explanation

“Yeah I know, I just wanted an excuse for it” his face blushed purple

You held onto his cheek, massaging his braids “well thank you, I love my gifts and this date”

He grabbed your wrist, stopping all your movements

“There’s something else too”

His hands leaned into the woven patch just a few inches away. Trembling inside looking for something

You eyed him patiently. Waiting for whatever had was doing next

“It’s something else my father told me about, it isn’t a requirement for Valentine’s day but I thought it’d be nice”

Inside his palm he snuck something inside, rising his hand in between you guys. Whatever it was it was small — and held a lot of meaning

Slowly he retracted his hand, his fingers separating in slow motion until the secret was revealed

Right in the center was a jewel, glowing brightly and reflecting off of any light that shimmered against it

A quiet gasped escaped you “wow, that’s beautiful”

But his eyes wasn’t on the jewel

“Yeah, it is”

Your eyes met his “Neteyam, I’m confused. Do I just take it or?”

He held your hand out, his free hand holding onto your right before he sharply exhaled. He twisted the jewel around, a small wrapped band on the bottom of it

“I’m making a promise, that’s what this ring means” he paused, gathering his thoughts

“Because even though we say it everyday, I mean it more and more within the minute. Your presence brings me joy, happiness that I never felt before. Your soul healing me, in ways I didn’t know could be healed without a tsahík. Your love giving me strength to keep going, not only for myself but you”

Your ears wigglied back and forth against your head, taking in all his words

“I trust you, I see you, I believe in you, I love you and I promise you that’ll always be true. Until my very last breath I will never stop wanting you”

Tears filled your waterline, your emotions getting the best of you at his confession. He quickly used his thumb to wipe a falling tear

“You’re my everything, I crave you. I yearn for you. I need you. All the time. That’s what it means to be in love. So, will you take this promise ring from me?”

You jumped up to hug him — after all that did this man really think you would reject him? C’mon now

“Yes, yes I will. Whatever this thingy is I’ll wear it” you excitedly held onto him as you gestured for him to put it on you

Neteyam slid the ‘ring’ onto your finger. Sliding it on perfectly with no effort. A smile on his face the entire time

“I love you”

“I love you more gorgeous”

“Does your dad have anymore silly human celebrations? Is there another one tomorrow?”

The genuine tone in your questions made him laugh “No baby, not that I know of”

You slightly frowned, a tiny bit disappointed but you knew he would always make every day together special so you forgot about it quickly

Instead you decided to take in the strange ‘holiday’, another term you had learned. You found it amusing, sky people and their strange inventions

But it drove love between you and Neteyam

So you’d accept it