H O O L Y
adverb [hoo-lee, hy-lee]

Cautiously; gently.

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First requested imagine by BillyBoySkarsgard, thanks!

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Your mother brought you a cup of hot mint tea, with a few dry nuts to snack on before dinner. You're trying to limit your sadness cravings, you're feeling... lonely.

"Are you sure you don't want anything else?" She's asked and you shook your head.

"Um... you know what I really want," You frowned at her and she sighed.

"Dear he'll come around next week," She sat next to you, "You know he can't do anything about it. He's as sad as you are, maybe even more. She's his first baby too and he hasn't-"

Your mother stopped talking abruptly and looked to the portable crib in the middle of the living room. Your baby girl started crying a little, she gradually grew louder. You held your forehead as your mother picked her up and rocked her slowly in her arms.

"Cheer up sweetheart, this is supposed to be the happiest time of your life," Your mom eyed you then walked towards the kitchen. You watched her quietly then smiled softly.

You grabbed your phone then sent a message to your husband, saying that his daughter is excited to meet him.

TING!

" 'And I'm going to be overjoyed to meet her too!'," You read his reply to yourself and smiled.

*****

1 week later...

You paced around the living room while swaying your daughter to sleep, all while feeling the concern that you haven't heard from your husband at all.

Your daughter was born while he was away filming. He couldn't come for the birth because his work wouldn't allow it. He argued with you about coming the next day after she was born, last week, but you told him to wait a little. Anyways, he has a two weeks holiday now, after he comes home today.

"Mom, did he call you?" You asked out, careful not to wake your drowsy daughter.

"No nothing at all. He's probably caught up with immigration, give him time," She told and you shook your head.

"Wh-What if something happened... something bad," You rushed to your phone to see your notifications but nothing-

TRRIIINNG!

You almost dropped your phone from being surprised. You answered the phone call and held it to your ear. "Baby where are you?" You asked with concern.

"Hello to you too, love," James chuckled, "I just called you to let you know that there's been a delay with the baggage claim so I'll reach home in around a half hour to forty five minutes."

You took a deep breath and were about to speak but your baby started whining a little. You bounced her up and down slowly.

"Hey is that my angel?" James asked with joy and you smiled.

"Yes it is, she wants to talk to you," You said then put the phone on speaker.

"Hello [y/d/n]!" He greeted and she started to calm down a bit.

"It's working James," You whispered.

"I hope you aren't giving your mummy a hard time, baby," He questioned and you beamed, "Anyways girls, I will see you very soon!"

"Bye honey," You said and cut the call.

*****

"Does it taste alright? I think it's a little too plain," You commented then took a a small serving of the sauce and fed it to your father.

"I think it's alright and I love spicy food," He smiled and you nodded your head, "Now just relax, the food tastes perfect."

DING DONG!

You felt excitement, you rushed to your baby's crib tobses if she was still sleeping. She was silent though her eyes kept darting around with curiosity. As your mother went to open the main door, you picked up your daughter.

"Hi James, welcome home!" You heard her say out loud with cheer. Moments later you heard your husband start a conversation. Your father exchanged a hug as well, as you walked towards the door.

"Where's [y/n]-"

"Daddy's home finally!" You said happily and he covered his mouth with shock. His eyes were glued to the baby in your arms.

You have him a hug then a kiss on the lips. "How was your flight? Did you get all your bags?" You asked and he raised a brow.

"That's not important right now-Oh my world, who is this beautiful little lady?!" He reached out to stroke her small and lightly-covered-with-hair head. You pressed your lips and gave her over to him, he was a little hesitant at first.

She started to cry but James' father instincts kicked in and he swayed her gently. "Aw my girl is happy to see her father, isn't she?" He smiled widely at her then kissed her forehead, although to his despair she started to cry.

You pouted and he handed her over to you. "I think I need to shave," He commented as he stroked his cheek.

*****

A couple hours later...

You carefully held the cup of tea in your hands as you walked to the master bedroom. You knocked on the door before entering. You spotted James taking things out of his bag and then you glanced to your daughter's crib.

"She's still sleeping?" You asked and he nodded.

"How's she at night?" He asked and you smiled and walked over to the bedside table.

"She's such a sweetheart. She doesn't trouble me at all! I mean, she's a new born so she cries the minimum but she loves sleeping," You told and he chuckled.

"Well she's like her daddy." James walked over to you grabbing your waist and pulling you back to him as you were bent over.

You stood up straight and he kissed your neck. "I'm happy you're home," You whispered and turned around, pulling him into a cosy hug. He started rubbing your back slowly picked you up and pushed you to the bed.

You laughed loudly then widened your eyes in horror. You put a finger on your lip and glanced to see if your daughter had woken up.

He grinned, "She's a heavy sleeper, we're safe." He moved in to kiss you but you stopped him.

"Do we want to take that chance?" You eyed him then he rolled his eyes. He lay his head on your stomach comfortably and you stroked his soft dark brown hair slowly.

"I miss your baby belly," He complained sadly and you smiled, "I could feel it and kiss it and..." He poked his nose into it and you pushed him away, laughing at being ticklish.

"JAMES stop-"

You grabbed his shirt but then paused when you heard a little cry for help from your baby girl. He got up and brought her to the bed. He sat cross-legged and placed a hand under her neck and another under her lower back.

You sat next to him and rested your head on his shoulder. "Hey she's got your nose, it's more apparent in person," He commented and you smirked.

"But she's got your beautiful eyes," You said and kissed his cheek. You shut your eyes and hugged onto his arm but-

SNIFF, SNIFF!

You looked at him and frowned. He had tears in his eyes. "Honey? What's wrong?" You asked and watched a tear rolled down his cheek.

"I feel bad that I-I-I'm probably not going to be a good father," He shared, "I mean I left you in the worst pain possible and then I never got to meet this Angel as soon as she made her world entrance."

"But you've met her now, it's only been  week-"

"It's not the same..."

You watched as your baby yawned and you saw James smile through his tears. "She's so perfect, everything and more than what I imagined her to be," He said and kissed her tiny hand lightly. She wrapped her hand around his index finger, making James glisten with joy.

"Don't ever think you're a bad father Jamie, How could you?" You frowned, "You're the best person to be a father for this little girl, she will love you to the ends of the earth."

You rested your forehead against his and then quickly kissed his lips. "And about not being there for the birth... This troublemaker did decide to come early so there wasn't really anything we could have done," You explained and he chuckled, "Now I'm going to take full advantage of you being here. You're on baby with while I have a nap."

"Happily," He grinned, "Nothing better than watching over this sweetheart."