🍼 𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒮𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓃𝓉𝑒𝑒𝓃: 𝒜 𝒟𝒶𝒹𝒹𝓎 𝒟𝒶𝓉𝑒 🎀🧸

Lucas was so excited. His little hands shook as he buttoned up his pastel blue cardigan, his fingers fumbling over the tiny buttons. He bounced on his toes, trying to be patient, but his tummy was full of butterflies! Big, big butterflies!

"Daddy comin' soon?" he asked, peeking over at his mommy, who was fixing his hair.

Mrs. Min smiled, smoothing down the fluffy strands. "Yes, baby, just a few more minutes."

Lucas let out a tiny squeal, wiggling in place. He had his special outfit on—his favorite pink overalls with the little bunny embroidered on the pocket, a soft white shirt underneath, and his matching pastel sneakers. He had his paci clipped to his overalls just in case, and Momo was tucked in his little backpack.

It was a big day. His first official Daddy Date with Amari.

Ding-dong!

Lucas gasped, his hands flying to his cheeks. "DADDYYYY!!"

His mommy laughed, gently grabbing his hand before he could bolt to the door. "Calm down, sweetheart." She led him to the entrance, opening the door to reveal Amari standing there, looking so handsome in his gray hoodie and black jeans. He was holding a small teddy bear with a pastel bow around its neck.

Lucas' eyes went big.

"Hey, tiny," Amari grinned, holding out the bear. "For you."

Lucas froze. His little brain short-circuited. A gift? For him? His hands trembled as he reached out, grabbing the soft bear and hugging it to his chest. "Fank you, Daddy," he whispered shyly, his cheeks turning pink.

Amari chuckled, rubbing the top of Lucas' head. "You ready to go, baby?"

Lucas nodded fast, bouncing on his toes.

Mrs. Min knelt down, fixing Lucas' backpack straps. "Be good for Daddy, okay, sweetheart?"

Lucas giggled, rocking side to side. "I is always good, Mommy!"

Mrs. Min gave Amari a look—one of those serious mommy looks—before nodding. "Take care of my baby, Amari."

"I will, Mrs. Min. Promise."

Amari took Lucas' hand, leading him outside. Lucas waddled beside him, hugging his new bear with one arm and clinging to Amari's hand with the other.

The frozen yogurt shop was quiet, the soft hum of the machines filling the air. Lucas sat across from Amari in one of the corner booths, kicking his feet as he spooned a bite of strawberry yogurt into his mouth. His sippy cup of apple juice sat next to him.

Amari watched him with a little smirk. "You comfy, baby?"

Lucas nodded, mouth full of yogurt. "Mhm!"

Amari reached over, gently wiping the corner of Lucas' lips with his thumb. "Messy boy."

Lucas giggled, his cheeks going pink. "Sowwy, Daddy..."

Amari leaned back, watching him. "So, I was thinkin'..."

Lucas tilted his head, sucking on his spoon. "Hmmm?"

Amari smirked. "You wanna have a sleepover at my place soon?"

Lucas froze, his eyes going huge. His spoon clattered into his cup. "A-A s-sweepovah? Wif Daddy?"

Amari nodded. "Yeah, baby. We can watch cartoons, cuddle, whatever you want."

Lucas' whole face exploded into pink. He clutched his bear tighter, hiding behind its fluffy head. "W-weally?" he whispered.

Amari chuckled. "Really, baby."

Lucas wiggled in his seat, kicking his feet fast. His tummy was so full of butterflies now. A sleepover with Daddy?! That was so big!

He peeked up at Amari through his lashes. "C-can I bwing my blankie...?"

Amari leaned forward, booping Lucas' nose. "You can bring whatever you want, tiny."

Lucas squeaked, hiding behind his bear again. His heart felt so full.

That night, Lucas was tucked into his crib, Momo in one arm and his new teddy in the other. His paci was in his mouth, and his phone rested on his tummy.

Daddy 💙🍼: sleep tight, babyboy. dream sweet.

Lucas giggled sleepily, thumb-typing back:

Me: night night, Daddy... I wuvs you big big!! (✿◕‿◕)💖

His tummy felt warm, and his heart felt even warmer.

He was so lucky to have a Daddy like Amari.

🍼💖✨