#norm x reader

“YOU WHAT?!?!” Neytiri asks in an abrupt exclamation.

“Shhhh, someone might hear you.”

“So what? It’s something the clan should celebrate. I... I’m so happy for you-”

“We’re not together.”

“How can that be?” Neytiri asks incredulously.

“I-It was- I mean- It was just so he could study tsaheylu.”

Neytiri looks at her skeptically. “Is that what you tell yourself?”

“N-no.” Ninat looks down, ashamed. “I know my feelings are real, and my motives were much more selfish than they should have been.”

Neytiri sighs. “Ninat, love is a good thing. Can't you see that he reciprocates your feelings?”

“Neytiri, please,” Ninat pleads, trying to hold back her tears.

“Okay, I'll drop the subject... for now.”

___

Norm bangs his head against the door repeatedly. Images from the night before and his cowardice won't leave his mind. He should have confessed and let Ninat know his true feelings, but instead he let her sacrifice her tsaheylu believing he was going to do something for science with it when the only thing he could think about was how much he missed having her in his arms.

___

It had been two months since Ninat and Norm had mated, and neither of them had confessed their true feelings to each other. In fact, ashamed of the “selfishness” of their actions, they had both created a certain distance between them.

It was difficult for Ninat because after the tsaheylu, her feelings had only grown stronger. She just wanted to shout to the world that he was hers and she was his. How would Norm react if she told him?

“A little of these leaves in boiling water and the nausea will go away,” Mo'at says, handing Ninat a cup of tea to try.

“Thank you.”

“You should also take some of this mixture, it will help you with the cramps in the coming weeks of pregnancy and after that-”

Ninat chokes on the tea and Mo'at is immediately concerned.

“What's wrong?”

“P-pregnancy?” Ninat asks, not believing what Mo'at is telling her.

“Yes? Didn't you know? Neytiri was like this not long ago, I thought you would recognize the signs.”

“But Tsahìk, I don't even have a mate, that's impossible.”

“Darling, you don't have to lie to me, I understand if you're still unsure about telling everyone, but Norm is now part of the people.”

Ninat is speechless, and Mo'at continues to try to comfort the young woman, even though she has misunderstood the situation.

“I don't know how none of you noticed, but your belly is already starting to show. In another month, it will be difficult not to see it. You'd better start preparing to tell the clan.”

Mo'at's words expressed a mother's concern mixed with happiness that her daughter had found happiness. Little did she know that this pregnancy was anything but what Ninat had hoped for. Had she daydreamed about it? Sometimes, but it was a huge leap from dream to reality.

How was she going to tell Norm?

___

Norm sighed as he watched Ninat playing with the children, a habit he had acquired since they had grown apart.

He could only hope that Ninat hadn't noticed and found him strange for it. Lately, she hadn't been seeking him out as much as she used to, and he could only assume that she regretted forming the tsaheylu with him.

At this point, Norm was desperate to interact with her because since the beginning of the week she had been avoiding him even more, as if he were a plague, and Norm had no idea why.

The last few months had not been difficult only because of the distance between them. Norm had wished for that before, but it seemed that with her newfound stability and her age, several men had begun to approach her to court her.

She is mine.

Norm thought when he saw a man approaching her, and immediately rebuked himself, shaking his head at the thought. They weren't together, he had no right to feel that way about her, especially not when he was a coward who didn't even have the courage to declare his own feelings.

“You know,” Neytiri begins, startling Norm with her presence, “since she was little, her dream was to be a mother.”

“A mother?” Norm asks.

“Yes, she grew up as an only child, so she always wanted to have lots of children and build a big family.”

Norm doesn't respond, confused by the new information. He knew that Ninat loved children and that caring for them was her main role in the village, but he didn't know that she dreamed of being a mother. If she had that dream, why did she mate with him?

“I'm telling you to at least give her children.”

Norm chokes and tries to contradict Neytiri, but she doesn't let him speak.

“I know you mated.”

“W-what?”

“We're like sisters, besides, she obviously needed to vent to someone.”

Norm clears his throat, thinking about what to say. “It was just for the-” he begins, but Neytiri interrupts him with a growl.

“Science? Oh, for Eywa, Norm! If that were the case, you wouldn't be here every day watching her, but Ma Jake says you're in love with her, and even I can't deny the way you look at her.”

“How do I look at her?”

“As if your world were in her.”

Norm is speechless at how easily Neytiri has described his exact feelings.

“Look,” Neytiri points to Tauk, who is now approaching Ninat. “It's a good time to set the things straight. At this point, Tauk's courtship can only be described as harassment.”

Norm knows Neytiri is right. Of all the men who have tried to approach Ninat, Tauk has been the most persistent, unable to take no for an answer, insisting day after day and filling Norm with a hatred he didn't know he was capable of feeling.

“She is your mate, Norm,” Neytiri says, and that simple sentence finally seems to break something inside him as he gets up and walks toward Ninat.

___

Ninat sighs in despair when she sees Tauk approaching her, and she almost wants to cry because there are no children around her, since their parents had just taken them home. She genuinely hated Tauk's ability to catch her alone.

It had been almost a month since he started being so insistent, and his constant presence irritated Ninat deeply. Why couldn't he take no for an answer?

As soon as Tauk reaches her, he starts a conversation, but he stands obviously too close, making Ninat uncomfortable. She starts looking around, hoping to find something to save her, when she sees Norm walking toward her, and her heart races at the sight of him.

Her gaze is pulled away from Norm when Tauk grabs her arm.

“You could at least pay attention to what I'm saying.”

Ninat was about to demand that he let her go when Norm's loud voice speaks first.

“Don't touch her,” he says, placing a firm hand on Tauk's wrist.

“Huh? And who told you she doesn't want me to touch her?” Tauk says provocatively with a disgusting smile, still not letting go of Ninat.

Norm thinks he has never felt so angry before.

“I did,” Norm states.

“And who do you think you are? You want to get her attention, huh? Just because you passed the rituals and some accepted you doesn’t mean any woman will want you. Don’t tell me you’re trying to get her attention.”

“She is your mate, Norm.” Neytiri’s words reverberate in Norm’s mind.

“I don't need to try to get her attention because I already have it.”

“What?” Tauk asks, and Norm tightens his grip on the Navi's arm. Ninat, however, feels her chest fill with anticipation and can't help but look hopefully at Norm.

“She's my mate, so back off.”

Tauk chokes, and Norm takes the opportunity to force his grip away from Ninat.

___

She must have been dreaming, it was so unexpected. What was he doing? Assuming their connection like that, not that Ninat cared, the reality of the situation made it difficult to hold back tears of joy.

A murmur could be heard from several Na'vi who had stopped to see what was going on and had just heard Norm's statement.

Without wasting any time, Ninat grabs Norm's arm and stands behind him, seeking refuge in him and leaving no room for Tauk to doubt his companion's words.

Tauk growls, about to start an argument, when fortunately Mo'at intervenes.

“What's going on here?”

Wanting to protect Norm, Ninat quickly says, “Tauk insists on trying to court me and confronting my companion.”

Ninat's explanation makes Mo'at glare at Tauk.

“Tsahìk, no one knows about this mating, it must be a lie!” Tauk tries to defend himself.

“I know, and I approved it!” Mo'at exclaims, surprising the Na'vi present. “It is not uncommon for a young couple to prefer to wait a while before announcing their mating. Now you must respect this and back off. This woman has already been taken. Mo'at says sternly. Tauk leaves furiously and the crowd begins to disperse.

“Thank you, Tsahìk,” Norm says respectfully, to which Mo'at laughs and says as he turns to Ninat.

“You'd better tell him the rest.”

Norm looks at Ninat, who nods to Mo'at and begins to pull him toward a more private place.

Now was the time, Norm thought. He needed to reveal his feelings once and for all. “I see you,” he blurts out as soon as Ninat stops walking.

“I see you too, Norm, but...” She pauses for a moment, thinking about how to say it and, without knowing it, killing Norm with anxiety.

“B-but?”

Ninat looks him in the eyes and pulls his hand to her stomach. “I'm pregnant.”

___

Little extra:

“Come on, hold her” Ninat insists, placing the baby in Norm’s arms.

“But she’s so small, what if I drop her?”

“Then be careful” Ninat laughs, watching Norm with his daughter in his arms.

“She’s beautiful, she looks like you” Norm says as he gazes affectionately at his daughter.

“Maybe, but” Ninat pauses to take the baby's hands, “she has your hands.”

Norm laughs, taking the little five-fingered hand in his and sighs contentedly.

“And what will her name be?” Saeyla, standing next to Tsu'tey and holding Spider in her arms, asks eagerly.

“Tsyal” the couple say at the same time.

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Ninat runs toward the camp with a huge smile on her face. Eywa, she could only hope that Mo'at would allow her to teach Norm the ways of the people. She wanted to teach him, to repay his kindness, and besides, a small part of her hoped that by spending time with her, he might begin to feel for her what she felt for him. Just like Neytiri and Jake. Well, perhaps a larger part of her than she should, but how could she help it? He was just so... him.

“Mo'at” Ninat calls as she enters the tent.

“Ninat” Mo'at smiles when she sees her and stops to look at her for a moment. “You look so different.”

“I do?” Ninat asks, confused, looking at herself for changes.

“Yes, but it's good, Mo'at assures her with a gentle smile.

“Thank you” Ninat smiles. “I wanted to ask for permission.”

“Permission?” Mo'at raises a curious eyebrow.

“I would like to teach the ways of the people to an avatar.”

“An avatar?” Mo'at questions, and Ninat nods hesitantly.

“Just like Neytiri taught Jake.”

Mo'at's eyes widen slightly at the precession. “Is this avatar the friend of Jake's you've been looking for a few weeks ago?

“Y-yes” Ninat affirms, unsure of how Mo'at knows this.

Mo'at nods, studying Ninat closely. She was different, shining as brightly as or even more than before all this happened. Was this man responsible? Was he the source of all her happiness?

“If you think he is worthy, teach him.”

Ninat exhales a breath she hadn't realized she was holding and smiles brightly.

“Thank you, Tsahík.”

Mo'at watches fondly as Ninat runs outside. Ninat had always been a bright child, asking questions that even Tsahík couldn't answer, and Mo'at thought of her as a daughter. If that child thought this man was worthy, Mo'at would believe her.

___

“Norm!” Ninat calls out, waving as she runs toward him.

Norm had just finished training with other avatars and smiles when he sees Ninat approaching. He raises his hand to wave, but chokes on Moran's comment.

“Here comes your girlfriend.”

“What? She doesn't—”

“She's coming, let's go” he says, putting his hand on Norm's shoulder and starting to walk away with the others. Eric gives him a “good luck.”

“Ninat” Norm says, trying to ignore the previous comments.

“I can teach you.”

“Teach me?”

Ninat nods. “The way of the people.”

“W-what?”

“I can teach you the way of the people, just as Neytiri taught Jake. Tsahík has approved.”

Norm gasps, still unable to believe what Ninat is proposing, an opportunity he thought he would never have in his life.

“B-but why?”

“W-well” Ninat didn't really have an answer. Actually, she did, but she couldn't just tell him that it was because she was terribly and hopelessly in love with him and wanted to do everything in her power to make him happy.

“For the science!”

“For the science?” He asks, confused.

“Yes! You said you wanted to learn and study about the Na'vi. If I teach you, you'll be able to do science with that, right?”

“Right” Norm smiles, his heart aching a little because he secretly wanted another answer.

And so Norman began to learn about the ways of the people with Ninat.

The first step was to dress like a native. Ninat laughed at his apparent discomfort, although she had to admit that she blushed when she saw him like that because she wasn't used to seeing so much of his body.

The language was easy, just a slight accent to correct here and there. Norm had studied hard, and it was certainly noticeable during his training.

Throughout his academic career, Norm had never had anyone to share it with, he had no idea it would be so fulfilling.

Ninat never scolded him when he made a mistake, sometimes she would call him skxawng or laugh, but then she would gently correct him, never letting him feel humiliated by his mistake.

When he succeeded, whether it was shooting an arrow or riding a pa'li, she celebrated with him, making him feel recognized. He had never thought that anyone would find him worthy of learning the ways of the people, but here was Ninat, the woman who made his whole being vibrate with just a smile, proving him wrong.

Ninat smiles as she approaches Norm.

“Here,” she says, adjusting his position with the bow, but as she does so, she accidentally feels the muscles of his back against her and blushes deeply. She tries not to look affected, unaware that Norm was also having difficulty concentrating on the exercise and not on how Ninat's hands on his skin made his skin tingle.

___

Taking a deep breath, Norm releases the arrow, successfully hitting the fish. Ninat smiles and congratulates him, and he can't help but think about how he would fight a palulukan for that smile.

“Norm” Ninat calls, pulling him out of his thoughts and making him realize that as they walked, they were already near the laboratory. “This is for you” she says, handing him a beautifully braided armband with beads and feathers. “You've been doing so well in training, and I wanted to reward you.”

Norm is speechless as he hesitantly takes the gift, looking at it fondly, trying to take in all the little details.

“Well, good night” she says, rushing off and leaving Norm perplexed.

She didn’t want to leave like that, but she couldn’t stand the pace at which her heart was beating anxiously, wondering if he liked the gift. Later that night, she would regret her decision even more when she found herself unable to sleep, not knowing what he thought of the gift.

Norm stood for a few minutes where Ninat had left him, still trying to understand the situation. Honestly, he couldn't remember the last time someone had given him a gift, and of course, it being Ninat made it all the more special. He knew he should leave the avatar, his human body also needed to eat and rest, but he couldn't help staying a few hours longer than he should have, staring at the bracelet on his arm.

___

“Do you think she likes him?” Jake asks Neytiri as he watches the two walk through the camp together in excited conversation.

“He is her type” Neytiri states simply, leaving Jake confused.

___

“You know you’re going to have to tell him that you were the ‘angel’ who saved him, right?” Ninat asks.

“He'll forget about it soon” Saeyla says.

“It's been six months since the battle and his accident, and he continues to proclaim that she is the woman he wants to make his mate.”

Saeyla laughs dryly. “He says that because he doesn't know that woman is me. If he knew, his angel would turn into a demon.”

She pauses before speaking again. “So when were you planning to tell me about Norm?”

“N-Norm?” Ninat stammers.

“Yes! Do you think I didn't see you around the village, all smiley and in love?”

“N-no, it's not like that, Saeyla.”

“Maybe I'll tell Tsu'tey that I'm his demon when you mate with Norm.”

“Saeyla!” Ninat exclaims, blushing deeply.

“Ninat, even Mo'at is happy for you. I'm sure that if Tsahík approves, the rest of the people will too.”

“If only that were the problem...”

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"Y-yeah. We should just call it off, ya know?" He smiled awkwardly as he turned to finally speak, but they still all spoke with each other. A minute passed before the overseer- Lucy and Norm's dad- told everyone to hush as he stood up.

"As this has not happened before, we had to discuss what to do. And we have come to a conclusion. We can call this off for you Chet, but for you ____, we can find a more suitable husband for you and reschedule" A few people sighed and groaned, claiming they didn't want to leave without going through a wedding today. Well- you would give them a wedding today. Looking at Norm, you knew this was going to work out.

"We don't have to reschedule- I'll just marry him" You nodded your chin forward to further clear up that you meant Norm. Everyone gasped again as they couldn't believe it was him, he also looked slightly alarmed as he pointed to himself to further confirm. But everyone started to push him up out of his chair and to the stage and didn't stop until he was in front of you, consequently pushing Chet off and onto the grass.

"If you don't want to do this, you don't have to, I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that" You cringed as you realized that you didn't give him much of a choice and laughed weakly.

"No, no, it's ok...I actually think you're really cute" God he was so adorable your heart was going to explode as pink dusted his cheeks.

"I think you're really cute too" Biting your lip, the officiate restated the vows. Your heart was beating fast again, but this time it was from excitement. Well- it was equal excitement and anxiousness.

"Norman MacLean, do you take ___ to be your lawfully wedded spouse?" Norm just looked at you for a few seconds before saying his final confirmation about this.

"I do" Why did that make your heart flutter so much? Sure- you had hoped your wedding day with your future husband would make you happy, but even if you didn't know him much yet, you chose him, and he chose you back.

"And do you, ___, take Norman MacLean to be your lawfully wedded husband?" This time, you didn't say no.

"I do"

"You may now kiss" You wasted no time pulling him in, kissing him passionately as he kissed back. He wasn't fully prepared for how aggressive you were, but his hands made their way to your waist as you heard everyone whop and cheer. After a bit, you pulled away panting but not all the way as you leaned up to his ear and made sure he heard something only you wanted him to hear.

"I can't wait to take every piece of clothing off you tonight" At that- his already red face grew redder as he stared at you with wide eyes. You saw his father throw his arm around his son who was still processing everything and what you told him as the man congratulated him and Chet thanked him for saving him from a marriage he didn't want. Your parents then came up and hugged you, mother crying and father failing not to cry. However, you couldn't stop staring at your now-husband. You then saw Lucy as she came up to you and she had on a soft smile.

"I know you'll take care of him, but if you hurt him-"