So it looks like were continuing...
"What did you do at school today, sweetheart?" Will asked Ari as they drove home from tee ball practice.
"I drew a picture of me and you and Miss Jensen said I was a natural... Um I forget
the word. A art person" Ari said from the back of the car staring out the window.
"Artist?" He asked as he navigated the roads toward their house.
"Yes that's it!" Ari yelled "Daddy can I have extra sprinkles in my ice cream?"
"Sure sweetheart but after we eat dinner"
"Ice cream can be our dinner"
"I think we talked about this before, ice cream is not dinner"
"But daddy..."
"Arianna, no. You haven't eaten since lunch you need a proper dinner and then you can
have ice cream"
"Yes I did! We had apple slices with peanut butter for snack time. Peter couldn't have
any peanut butter though because he has an algery."
"An allergy. But still you need a real meal." Will said as he pulled into their drive
way and got out to unbuckle Ari from her car seat.
Once they got inside the house he set Ari at the kitchen table to do her homework
while he set to making spaghetti. It was quick and easy and thankfully Ari's favorite.
Even as an adult he still sucked at cooking but refused to let his daughter live off
fast food and microwave dinners. He occasionally helped Ari with her homework while he
finished up dinner. As they sat down to eat, Ari began to tell him more about her day,
eventually getting to tee ball practice and talking about Sonny.
"He said I was good at throwing the ball" Ari said excitedly her face lighting up and
food flying out of her mouth.
"Finish chewing before you talk. But I'm really proud of you baby. I'm glad you had
fun." Will said cleaning up the little mess she made.
"Yea it was really fun. After that coach Sonny teached me how to hit the ball. I'm not
good at that." Ari huffed out turning her face down and getting upset.
He loved his daughter's determination to be good at everything but hated that she
would get upset if she didn't excel.
"That's ok. It was your first day"
"Yea but I didn't hit a ball. Not even one."
"That's what practice is for. I bet after a few more practices you will be able to do
it"
"You think so?" Ari asked finally looking up and her smile coming back to her face.
"I know so, and Sonny seems really nice. I bet he will help teach you."
"Yea he is really nice. He waited with me, because you were late. I was upset daddy
and he made me feel better."
"I'm sorry you were upset. If I'm every running late and can't pick you up, I will
make sure someone else will be there."
"Maybe Grammy Sami"
"Maybe, but I promise someone will always be there for you."
"Ok." Ari pushed her mostly empty plate away from her. "I'm full now"
"Oh I guess your too full for ice cream then?" Will joked with her
"No one is ever too full for ice cream. Jeez daddy"
"OK, ok" He said getting up from the table and clearing their plates. He rinsed them
off and placed them in the dishwasher. He got out the carton of chocolate ice cream
and two bowls.
"Don't forget the sprinkles" She yelled over to him.
"I wouldn't dream of it" He called back turning around to grab the sprinkles out of
the cupboard.
"Extra sprinkles" She called back
They took their ice cream and settled in on the couch to watch a movie before Ari's
bath time. After the ice cream they snuggled up together under a blanket and continued
to watch Princess and the Frog. Well at least Ari did, Will could not understand how
she could watch this movie again. They seen it so many times he knew every word, so
while she watched the movie, he indulged in his weakness, Candy Crush. When Tiana and
Prince Naveen's wedding started playing, Ari spoke up.
"Coach Sonny doesn't have a wife."
Will shocked by this announcement looked up from his phone. He didn't even care that
he was about to beat the timed level he spent days on.
"How do you know that?" He asked
"I asked him, he doesn't have a husband neither."
"Wha..what?" He stuttered out.
"I told him, that you said it was ok for boys to have husbands. He said you were
really smart."
So Gorgeous Sonny is single, thinks I'm smart for teaching my daughter about marriage
equality, and he might have flirted with me. Could this really be happening? Was Sonny
gay? Will must have been sitting there day dreaming about Sonny for quite some time
because all of a sudden he was hit with a pillow.
"Hey" He yelled at Ari.
"Daddy the movie is over. Why are you sitting there like that? Oh no do you have to
poop?"
"What? No. Why would you think that?" He asked laughing
"Because you were making the poop face." Ari said, imitating what Will could only
guess was the poop face.
"No, I do not have to poop, I was just thinking about grown up stuff."
"Well you looked like you had to poop, don't make that face in front of people,
daddy."
"Ok missy it's bath time, head upstairs and get ready. I'll be right up."
"Can I bring my Barbie with me?" Ari asked jumping up from her seat on the couch. Will
was blessed that his daughter actually liked bath times, his mother had told him
horrible stories about his bath nightmares when he was a child.
"Sure princess." He answered as he got up and started cleaning up the living room,
turning the TV off and locking the door before heading upstairs to help Ari with her
bath.
After bath time was over Will got Ari in bed and read her a story, well three
actually. He had a hard time saying no to his daughter. He was dreading her becoming a
teenager. After she finally fell asleep, he headed to his room and called his cousin.
He hadn't spoken to Abby in while and enjoyed talking to someone his own age every
once in a while.
"Hey cuz! Why is this the first time you are calling me in a week" Abby answered the
phone.
"Well, hello to you too." He said back. "Sorry, I haven't called in a while, I'm just
always running around doing something"
"You need to get out more."
"Not really an option when your a single father."
"I mean it Will. We need to plan something soon. When was the last time you had fun?"
"I went to Victor and Maggie's anniversary party 2 weeks ago. That was fun."
"Not the kind of fun I'm talking about. When was the last time you had adult fun, you
know got laid?"
"Abby! I am not talking about this with you."
"Seriously Will. I bet it hasn't been since you dumped your loser ex, which was what,
almost a year ago. Your young, good looking and single, you have to get out there,
have a good time, maybe meet a nice guy."
A nice guy, like Sonny, Will thought.
"Not going to happen. I'm going to be single until Ari is grown"
"Will!"
"Abby, not many men want to date single fathers"
"Not many single fathers are as good looking as you. Ugh, your depressing me Will. I'm
going to hang up now, but we are going out soon and I am going to help you find a
man!"
Before Will could object Abby had already hung up. That night he fell asleep dreaming
about the life he could have. A life with a Greek god who has an amazing smile.
There were soft fingers, exploring his naked skin, leaving goose bumps as they
traveled down his chest towards the area he wanted them most. He was shivering, huge
deep brown eyes staring into his, piercing his soul. The eyes looked away, a smile
forming on those luscious lips, and then he felt a tongue, teeth scraping at his
throat. Kisses being trailed down his chest, a tongue lapping over his right then left
nipple. His hips bucked up looking for the friction he so desperately wanted, but
couldn't find . A breathless laugh, then a tongue in his navel. So close to the area
he wanted it most, he was so close even without a touch or friction. He could feel it
bubbling up in his stomach, his body aching for the release it needed.
Will woke up with a start 5 minutes before his alarm went off, a gooey mess in his
boxers. "Dammit" he groaned in frustration. This was the second morning in a row he
awoke from a wet dream. He hadn't had one since high school and couldn't believe he
was having them about a man he met for a few seconds, 2 days ago. What was wrong with
him? He got up and went to the master bathroom located inside his bedroom, took a
shower and got dressed.
He headed to Ari's room, he needed to get her up and ready for school. As he entered
her room he was surprised to find her already awake sitting in her bed.
"Good morning princess" He called as he walked over to her and then frowned when he
noticed the tears falling down her pale face. "What's wrong baby?"
"Daddy I don't feel good." Ari was able to get out before she vomited all over her
Cinderella bed spread.
So Will spent the day working from home taking care of a very sick Ari, which meant
she wouldn't be able to go to tee ball practice so no seeing Sonny, Will would have to
wait until Tuesday, a while 5 days away, and it was killing him. He called her school
to inform them of her illness and they said they would tell Sonny. Will hated when his
daughter was sick he felt so helpless and would give anything to take her pain away.
He worked while she napped which was most of the day, the rest of the time they curled
up together on the couch and watched TV, which of course lead to Princess and the Frog
again. Will didn't mind though as long as his baby was happy that's all that matter.
That night she cried and begged to sleep in bed with him. He finally agreed, and
thankfully since his daughter was there he was able to get a night of sleep without an
erotic dream of Sonny.
The next morning Will woke up and was relieved to see Ari was feeling better but still
didn't want to risk sending her to school in case she was contagious. His job was fine
with him working for home another day, as long as he had his article about spring
training on his editors desk by Monday. Around 3 he received a call from his cousin
Abby.
"Hey cuz, what are you doing?"
"Just finished working. I kept Ari home from school today because she's been sick"
"Oh the poor baby."
"She's actually doing better, yesterday was the worst of it. She seems ok today, just
didn't want to risk her spreading it around"
"I'm glad she's feeling better. So then, what are your plans for tonight?"
"Oh I have something really exciting planned. Pizza and the Little Mermaid."
"Wow that does sound exciting. I'm sorry you'll be missing out."
"What does that mean?"
"My mom is expecting Ari to be dropped off around 8 for a sleepover and then you and I
are going to the new club TBD"
"Abby.." Will began to protest
"You need a night out and I am not taking no for an answer"
"I told you Ari is sick."
"She was. You said she is feeling better and my mom has 2 kids it's not like she's
never dealt with a sick child before. You need this Will."
"I just don't think a sleepover is a good for her now"
"A sleepover? For me?" Ari yelled running into Wills office.
"Baby, your sick I don't think it's a good idea" He said pulling the phone away from
his ear.
"But daddy I feel better! Please pretty please"
"Arianna.." Will began
"Daddy I really really want to. I'll clean my room and put all my toys away. Please?"
She begged
"Fine, you can have a sleepover with aunt Jennifer"
"Oh yay! I'm so excited" Ari yelled running out of the room.
"You promised you would clean your room." Will yelled back to her, and then put the
phone back to his ear to finish the conversation with Abby."It looks like we're going
out."
Will dropped Ari off at Jennifer's house, and then headed over to Abby's apartment,
which was located only a few blocks from the club so they could all walk over
together. As soon as he entered, he was handed a shot and a beer from T.
"Drink up bro. It's gonna be a crazy night."
"How did I get myself into this?" Will asked himself as he downed the shot and chased
it with his Corona.
"Will your here! I haven't seen you in forever" Melanie yelled running over, and
pulling him into a hug. She was already pretty drunk, Will realized when she began to
sway back and forth kinda like they were dancing but definitely was not on purpose.
He spent about an hour talking with Chad, and T about sports, while Melanie and Abby
put on make up and several outfits before they were ready to go. He's already feeling
pretty buzzed when they finally arrive at the Club, heading straight to the bar to get
a drink. As he's waiting he turns around placing his elbows on the bar, laughing as
his friends make fools of themselves on the dance floor. He starts to scan the club
watching the other couples when he spots him. His heart beats faster and his mouth
goes dry. There on the dance floor is Sonny. Sonny who isn't alone. Sonny whose hands
are on someone else's waist. Someone of the female variety. Will's heart sinks, he's
not gay.
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