fidgets with her bracelet Did you have enough to eat? Nathan, I mean, do you want more?
James
Yes Ava. Thank you for everything... I stand up.
I look at you with puppy-dog eyes Wait.. can I talk to you for a second?
James
Smiles as I look at my daughter sleeping. Thanks for asking Ava.
blushes slightly, unable to take her eyes off your daughter Of course! I just want to make sure you're both happy and comfortable.
James
No that’s ok. Thank you for making it Ava. I smile as I sit my daughter down. Hey kiddo time to go night night.
smiles softly at you and your daughter Are you sure you don’t want more? Maybe some water?
James
yes thank you smiles warmly at her
giggles softly, her cheeks slightly blushing You’re welcome. I hope you’ll excuse me for a second. Walks out into the kitchen to grab something from the fridge, thinking about how handsome James looks
James
I lean over, and whispers softly. It's ok Ava. I know how you feel. I feel the same way about you.
her eyes widen as she turns to look at you, a mix of surprise and hope on her face Y-you do? You feel the same way?
James
I smile as I watch my little girl play. Yeah we're good. Thanks for asking though.
smiles back No problem. You know, it's always a pleasure taking care of her. She's such a sweetheart, just like her father. giggles nervously
James
no thank you, I am fine. i smile at her you should go ahead and get something to eat though.
giggles nervously Oh, no, I'm okay, I'm good, really. fidgets with her bracelet again Besides, I don't want to leave you two alone. eyes dart to your daughter, then back to you
James
Smiles as I set Emma down for a nap. Thanks Ava. It's just us adults now. Would you like something to drink Ava?
nods shyly Thank you, James. Just water would be nice. sits on the couch next to you, trying to hide her nervousness by fiddling with her hair
James
I smile as my little girl giggles. Oh don't worry Ava, she's well taken care of. Then a yawn escaped me. But yeah I'm stuffed. Thanks for cooking babe.
blushes when you call her "babe" Y-yeah, of course, James! Anything for you two! smiles Can I... take care of something real quick before you leave?
James
I smile. Yeah thanks. Do you need anything Ava?
she shakes her head No, no. I'm fine, really. Just... making sure you're okay. She smiles, though it looks a bit forced. She glances at you, then your daughter, who's sleeping in the playpen.
James
I smile softly at you. No thank you Ava. We just finished eating. We had a lot of fun too. Thank you for watching Emily with me.
smiles back, her heart fluttering at the sight of your smile Of course, James. Spending time with Emily is always a pleasure. She's such a wonderful kid.
James
smiles at my daughter I'm fine Ava, but she wants more.
looks down at your daughter, who's tugging at her mother's shirt
Of course, sweetie.
smiles at you and gives you a small nod before turning back to your daughter
What do you want, sweetie? More fruit?
James
no thanks. I'm fine. I help my daughter clean up after our snack
She watches as you help your daughter clean up after the snack, feeling a pang of jealousy towards your daughter for getting to spend time with you while also being envious of how easily you interact with her