A/N: So a while back I was in Target with a friend of mine and I spotted a shelf that had jars of Goober on it. It reminded me of a cute thing that another friend and I do in our RPs together so I decided to make a small oneshot about it! Please enjoy a cute oneshot featuring a lil Hailey and her dads in these trying times XDDDD
It was Wednesday and more importantly, grocery day. Spring and Goldie had realized they were running low on food and such so they decided they needed to go to the store. But since Goldie was busy with work at the pizzeria, Spring offered to go. Of course, he took Hailey along with him only because no one else could watch her. So, he helped her get her shoes on, which took a while, and grabbed Colonel before heading out to the store. Holding his daughter's hand, Spring and Hailey made their way to the grocery store. It was a nice day out thankfully, only a gentle breeze hitting his face as he walked. Spring glanced down at Hailey. She was waddling beside him staring at the grass by the sidewalk. The little girl was always looking at the colorful things around her and it made him smile. They made it inside the store and Spring got a cart, gently placing Hailey into the seat so she could ride it.
He then roamed each aisle and got things that they needed at home. Bananas, milk, cereal, bread, coffee, napkins. Glancing at the list, Spring hummed. "Now all we need is some clothes for you and a comb for papa." he told Hailey. Hailey, however, wasn't paying attention since her focus was on Colonel rather than her dad. He steered the cart down one aisle only to stop abruptly when the six year old started flapping her hands. "Woah! Ok. Ok. What is it?" Spring asked in a soft tone, kneeling slightly in front of Hailey. Of course, she didn't answer but he did notice she was flapping towards something. He looked around and spotted a nearby shelf that had some peanut butter and jelly jars on it. He sighed and looked back at Hailey. "Honey, daddy's not getting that. Its ok." He assured her, thinking she was freaking out that he was getting some.
But to his surprise, she kept flapping and lightly swung her feet. She made a noise before making grabbie hands towards the jar. Wait, she wants it? He thought to himself in confusion. "Hailey, no. You can't." He said but was swiftly cut off by her crying. Spring winced and rubbed his face. She wasn't going to stop crying but she wasn't allowed to eat it, so what was he supposed to do? "Goldie's gonna kill me." he mumbled as he picked up a jar of Goober and placed it in the basket of the cart. Hailey whined and stopped flapping, causing Spring to sigh in relief. The rest of the trip went without a hitch until they got home.
Goldie was home from work when Spring and Hailey came in with the grocery bags. "Awww! Hailey help you bring the bags in?" Goldie asked as he smiled at them. Spring nodded and placed two of the three bags onto the counter before beginning to put the food away. Hailey took the jar of Goober out. Spring noticed and looked at Goldie apologetically, who had a slight frown on his face. "Goldie, I know she's not allowed to have any but she threw a small fit in the store. I couldn't just-" he started explaining. But Hailey waved the jar up at Goldie to get his attention.
Spring paused and watched as Goldie knelt in front of Hailey, who rocked a little on her feet. "Goober." He said quietly. The little girl then held the jar close but didn't say a word nor did she look at him. She did calm down though when Goldie smiled a little and gently kissed her head. It was then Spring realized something. Goldie had always seemed to call Hailey "Goober" and...and Hailey wanted the jar of Goober because he called her that. Spring sighed in comprehension, smiling at his family. "She wanted it because you call her Goober, and she wanted to show you." He said, making Goldie nod in confirmation. "Yeah. I know you wouldn't let her have any. " Goldie chuckled.
"Because I am responsible." Spring smiled as he helped put the groceries away. He placed the jar of Goober in the far back of the cabinets. "And I'm not?" Goldie said with an amused look, crossing his arms and looking at him. "Ehhhh, sometimes." Spring replied with a smirk. The golden bear gawked. "Meanie." he huffed as he gently took Hailey's hand. "Come on, sweetie. Your daddy's being a meanie." He led her away while Spring looked upset. "Noooo! I'm sorry! Don't leave meeee!" He whined as he hurried after them and hugged Goldie from behind. Goldie smirked in victory. Hailey rocked slightly before holding his sleeve, tugging on it. Goldie looked down and gently picked her up. "How about we go play a game? Maybe Candyland?" he suggested. "I'll go get it and set it up." Spring said.
Goldie nodded, watching him leave before getting Hailey settled on the floor. The three of them then enjoyed a game of Candyland, in which both dads lost to Hailey surprisingly. The little girl however was all smiles.