why don't we imagines

disneyland pt.1 (j.a.)

summary: Y/n meets Lavender for the first time. In pt.2 Jack, Lavender and Y/n go to Disneyland. I hope you enjoy!

"What should I do with my hair?" Y/n asked honestly, standing behind the vanity with her box of hair tools on the table-top in front of her. Jack stood behind her as he got ready himself. "Should I curl it, or straighten it or-"

"Y/n," He chuckled breathily, glancing at her through the reflection of the mirror. "she's not going to be too focused on your hair, my love." He focused back on combing out his damp hair, one hand gripping the comb to steadily sweep through his brunette curls and the other glinting brightly in the shaft of late morning sun from the open bathroom window.

Jack wanted to look his absolute best for his two favourite girls. Y/n and Lavender were two of the most precious people to him in the world. The two people that saved him, even though Lavender was only little. Becoming a father was beyond scary but she turned out to be his lighthouse in stormy seas, the beams of light illuminating the path to happiness when he thought there wasn't one. Things had changed greatly since she was born, but he couldn't have been happier to experience life with her. And Y/n was his anchor, keeping him safe and level-headed through the high and low waves of his life even before they were dating. They made it official six months ago, and throughout those months Jack had watched Y/n take care of him in every situation. From helping him with chores to cooking him meals to simply asking if he was doing okay. It was the simple details in her presence that really solidified she was the one for him.

When she wasn't there, Lavender was the one keeping him happy when others couldn't. Her missing toothed grin would send a million sparks of joy into him with every second his gaze would linger, and the little polaroid stuck on his bathroom mirror never let him forget just how grateful he was for her. The times she'd be living with her mother would still be as amazing - Facetimes and phone calls would be his favourite moment of the day. He knew that with them two by his side, today would be one of the best days in a while.

"What about my outfit?" Y/n turned to Jack, resting her hands on her hips. "It's cute, right?" She asked, dropping her gaze to peer down at herself.

"Yes, you're always cute." He smiled, dropping the comb back into the drawer. He took a few steps towards her, outstretching his arms for a cuddle. Y/n let him rest his arms lazily around her waist. With his chin hovering over her head, he placed a kiss to her scalp. "And look it even has the colour lavender in it." Y/n grinned proudly. She made sure that Jack saw the lavender patches of the cardigan draped loosely over her, emphasising how much she thought this whole thing through.

"I see," Jack laughed lightly, placing another kiss to her forehead.

"I just hope she likes me; you know?"

"She will, Y/n. She's a simple toddler." He chuckled, "she likes ice-cream and cuddles and toys." He let out a breathy laugh, gazing towards Y/n with a soothing smile.

Jack's smile was so familiar to Y/n, from the dimples indenting his cheeks to the scrunching of his brown eyes she could stare into for hours. But his shining smile when he saw his daughter? That was a sight she could never get bored of. Of course, it wasn't the first time she'd seen a moment like that, but it was her first time seeing it in person. The two of them meeting each other for another time - interlocking eyes and sharing identical smiles.

On the wooden dining room chair, Lavender sat beside her grandma, finishing up her brunch snack. Her legs kicked the air, swinging back and forth and almost mirroring an image of Y/n's and Jack's internal excitement.

"Lavy!" Jack beamed, opening the door wide for Y/n to walk in before he even greeted his daughter with a hug. A fraction of a second later, Lavender's little head shot up from her plate, her surprised eyes now glued to her father's. She wringed her hands in excitement, squealing "Dada!"

The height of the chair from the ground had her rooted in her spot until Jack's mom hopped off her seat to help her down. "I missed you, baby!" Jack exclaimed as her little body bumped into his. He lifted her up to his chest and wreathed his tattooed arms around her. "Oh, how I missed you," He sang quietly, sinking his head lightly into her shoulder with gentle kisses pressed over her shirt. Lavender's giggles filled the air, spreading joy to Jack and his mom.

Y/n watched silently a few paces away, letting her mix of happy and nervous thoughts grow. The vague smile playing at her lips barely masked the nervousness within her and she almost felt as though she had to perk up her lips before they drooped down again. Jack's mom had made her way over to Y/n while the other two basked in their sweet moment of reunion.

"Y/n," She greeted softly, holding out her hands for a hug.

Y/n turned to her. "Hi!" She grinned, sighing in relief now that she had some sort of distraction from her own cloudy mind.

"It's so nice to see you again." Kristin spoke as they pulled back. Her arm remained on Y/n's back as she guided her towards the dining table.

"I've missed you." Y/n admitted timidly, taking a seat at the table, her legs slightly angled towards the other two. Jack's mom breezed around the place as she gathered the plates from the table. "I've missed you too." She replied. Y/n let her gaze linger on her boyfriend on the couch with his daughter on his lap. She noticed Lavender's delicate stare and mustered up the courage to wave. The corners of Lavender's lips twitched upwards even more in response.

"Are they always this cute?" Y/n asked, looking back at Kristin as she sat down next to her.

"You best believe it." She spoke into her mug. "No matter how much time they'd spent apart they are always so excited to see each other." In the short time Y/n looked away, Jack had snuck up behind her with Lavy still wrapped in his arms cosily. Her head nestled further into his shoulder as he spoke.

"Lavy," Jack beamed. Y/n whipped her head back at them and grinned happily.

"Say hi to Y/n," he said. "Give her a hug." Jack whispered into her ear, sneaking a glance at Y/n who was merely watching Lavender's face lit up at his quiet words. She giggled innocently as if he shared a sacred secret only the two of them could know. Jack lowered her to the floor again.

"Hey Lavender." Y/n said as steadily as she could, feeling the nervousness bubble up in the small silence. She angled herself towards Lavender and hunched her shoulders a little. With little steps tapping along the floor, Lavender inched closer to Y/n.

"Hi, Y/n." She said, balling her hands into fists shyly. Her ever so sweet voice sent smiles and quiet giggles falling from their lips. Y/n raised her gaze to Jack's almost instantly as if to tell him what just happened like he wasn't watching it happen. Lavender looked back at him too, and following a small nod from her father, Lavender stretched her arms out to hug Y/n. Her arms barely reached over but even still; Y/n couldn't hide her pout at Lavender's unexpected sweetness. She lifted her up a little and they shared a quick. "You are just the sweetest little girl," She cooed, lowering her to the floor.

"Yeah," Lavender replied, stepping backwards to Jack again shyly. Light laughter flourished over the three of them momentarily before Y/n and Jack exchanged happy glances. Y/n was especially relieved.