Stay- JJ Watt Fanfic

Chapter 11

JJ’s POV

I was fuming when I ended the video call. She was going to keep our baby from me. Sure I wasn’t ready to be a dad and start a family. I didn’t even think I’d be in a relationship. But I wanted Lucy and I couldn’t believe she thought she was unlovable. I’ve loved her the moment I saw her, past and all.

Then it dawned on me. What if she’s afraid to lose me and the baby? What if all of this would be too good to be true?

Lucy, whether you like it or not I’m going to be there 100% for you and our baby. I texted

Just be there for the baby. That’s all I’m concerned about.

No. I don’t accept that. I love you and you love me and we’re going to be in this together.

JJ it just won’t work.

We’ve made it work before. You’re just scared.

I’m not scared.

Yes you are. You’re afraid if you let yourself be happy it will be taken from you again and I won’t let that happen this time.

What if it doesn’t work out between us in the long run? You could easily take the baby from me.

I would never take the baby away from you. I want this to work. It NEEDS to work.

I’ll think about it JJ. But I don’t know if I’ll be able to move right away to Houston.

Take all the time you need.

What about your football career?

I can still play football and have a family.

But you’re JJ Watt. Mega football superstar

No I’m not.

Google yourself.

No thanks. I’m good.

Do you really think we can make this work?  I don’t want to be a horrible mom.

Finally I got to the real answer.

You won’t be a horrible mom; you’ll be an awesome mom. I’m terrified on the other hand.

Why are you scared?

Because I’ve never had a kid before. I want to be a good dad.

You will J.

So will you Lulu

We’ll see…

You know I’m right.  So where does this leave us?

I don’t know. I guess we’re ok.

Are we together?

I don’t know J. Why do you have to make me decide? I chuckled at her response because I could see her sighing in frustration.

Because I want to know what you want.

I got worried because I hadn’t heard anything back in awhile, then my phone dinged letting me she texted back

I want you.

Then I swear to you we’ll make this work and we’ll be the best damn parents to our kid.

I promise I’ll let myself be happy with you. And I’ll put in an effort to move to Houston.

Thank you babe J, you know I love you more than anything