JJ Maybank Imagines

Thank God For Girlfriends Pt 2

6 months later

Y/n had just gone back to her apartment after being at JJ and Emma's for the day. The two sat on the couch together watching a movie, the did this at least once a week.

It in some way helped JJs overwhelming fear of her growing up come to an ease. He wanted to protect her forever and soon he wouldn't be able to. Most parents jokes about being excited for their kids to grow up and move out. But JJ wants her to stay forever.

"I really like y/n" Emma broke their silence "she said we can go shopping tomorrow, if that's ok with you." the blonde girl said. It made him happy that they got along.

"yeah, yeah that's ok. For the record I really like her too" he smiled.

"do you love her?" her question made his heart pound. He hasn't told anyone he loves them beside her and his closest friends in the past 12 years. But he does love her.

"would you be ok if I did?"

"stop worrying about me, you can be happy too, dad. Do you love her?" Emma repeated her question. JJ nodded, his cheeks going pink. He'd never told you that he loved you.

the next day

you pov

"hey kid" I joked as Emma climbed into my passenger seat. We'd never gone out alone, I figured it would be nice if we did. Things between JJ and I are pretty serious now, we've been dating for 6 months and I at some point need to have a good bond with her. I know how much it means to JJ for us to get along.

"hi" she smiles, buckling in before I drove away. The plan was to go to the mall, I don't have kook money but I have enough for a trip like this where we spend some on clothes and makeup.

"do you love dad?" she blurted. Jesus christ kids just say what they're thinking. Now it's gonna rack my brain until I see JJ again tonight. Did he tell her to ask me?

"would you be upset if I did?" she let out a load groan at my question. Like she's heard it a million times or like I told her to clean her room.

"he said the same thing, I don't care as long as everyone's happy" she rolled her eyes sarcastically. I laughed. I have to admit she's the least annoying 12 year old I've ever met.

"yeah, I think I do. Did he say he loved me back?"

She giggled and nodded, my heart immediately filling with butterflies.

later that night

Emma gave JJ and I a fashion show of what she bought at the mall. I got a few looks of dad disapproval whenever she came out with a shirt that was a little too short for his liking, or a little  too low cut. I brushed him off, he's just protective and she's just a kid.

"you look beautiful Em" he chuckled while she spun in a circle dramatically. We both laughed and clapped for her each time she came out with a different outfit.

After her fashion show she went to bed, it was getting late. Around 10:30 JJ and I laid in his bed.

"she told me she had a lot of fun today" he said, kissing the side of my face. I smiled, glad to know she had fun with me. JJ told me he felt guilty he didn't have lots of money for her to buy new things and I think that this put him at ease for a bit.

"but some of those clothes she'll never leave the house wearing" he added making me laugh.

"it only gets worse J" I giggled. This poor man has no idea what's coming. He didn't know how to handle a first period, hopefully I'm still around to help with the first partner she has.

We sat quietly for a moment. I love the feeling of him laying with his head on my chest, it makes me feel on top of the world.

"she told me a rumor" I whispered tiredly. He hummed in reply, nuzzling his head into the crook of my neck.

"she told me you love me" my voice was quick and shaky. Suddenly he became more aware and sat up a little.

"I'm sorry if that made you uncomfortable or if you aren't ready I-" he rambled quickly but I shut him up with a kiss. I could feel him smile on my lips happily.

"I love you too, J." I smiled. He laid back down  and snuggled back into me, a wide smile on his face as he kissed my shoulder sweetly. My arms wrapped around him in a hug.

That's when I knew it, I love him, shit I even love Emma, and he loves me. I think I finally found my person, and I've never been happier.